Not to turn readers away, but the best opener for this particular post involves mention of a pair of conspicuous unmentionables: E-coli and Staphylococcus aureus. These pernicious bacteria happen to be the bane of venues requiring impeccable hygiene-namely, hospitals and schools. Good for us all, then, that manufacturer Trespa offers the Virtuon line of wall panels. Tests show that 99.99% of these dangerous microscopic critters are gone within 24 hours of making contact with a Virtuon surface.

Virtuon Wall Panels. Manufactured by Trespa.

Trespa's Virtuon Wall Panels Are Ideal for Healthcare and Educational Settings

The key to Virtuon's efficacy with respect to hygiene lies in its closed-cell exterior. Trespa's proprietary Electron Beam Curing (EBC) manufacturing process creates a smooth, impermeable product, "a surface that can be maintained with minimum effort-keeping panels free of stains and blemishes for many years, even in the most challenging environments."

The product combines high-functionality with environmental awareness. Virtuon wall panels are constructed of thermo-setting resins which are reinforced with up to 70% wood-based fibers. The combination has earned Virtuon a GREENGUARD certification for indoor air quality, as it establishes the smooth urethane-acrylic profile that makes Virtuon both easy to clean and highly resistant to bacteria.

Virtuon surfaces demonstrate exceptional tolerance to the harsh cleaning agents that are part and parcel of both healthcare and educational settings. Because the Virtuon surface doesn't break down under these conditions, it remains both more durable and more resistant to bacteria than other wall panels.

Nor do Virtuon panels wear their wear and tear on their sleeve, so to speak. Venues outfitted with Virtuon thus age better, avoiding the run-down look common to hospitals and schools. This means that the many fabulous forms and vibrant colors of Virtuon will remain just so for this and many years to come.

About the Manufacturer: Trespa conceptualizes, specifies, and creates a broad range of interior and exterior wall cladding for commercial and residential applications. The company employs proprietary technology (such as their patented Electron Beam Curing process) to face the ongoing challenge of creating wall coverings that are durable, functional, and attractive: "We provide architects, designers, installers and users with innovative, aesthetically pleasing and high-performance solutions to meet virtually any set of specifications for almost any application."