The coating of SunPad is designed to maintain antimicrobial effectiveness for up to 60 washes. After this period, the product may become less effective.

We recommend you wash SunPad by hand to keep it working its best. We recommend soaking SunPad for a couple of hours and then gently rinsing with water. Avoid detergents and vigorous scrubbing, as this will negatively affect the coating. After fully drying in the sun, store SunPad in a clean and dry place before you use it again.

The drying time for SunPad can vary depending on environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature. We recommend that you dry SunPad outdoors in direct sunlight for a minimum of 4 hours, for optimal drying and self-sanitising effects. The removable absorbent layer of SunPad should be unfolded to decrease drying time.

SunPad is currently undergoing rigorous testing according to ISO10993 standards for cytotoxicity, irritation, and sensitisation. These tests are used to evaluate medical devices and will confirm SunPad is safe to use.

Currently, SunPad is still under development whilst we complete pilot testing in Nepal. To stay updated on its availability and provide feedback or suggestions, please register your interest using the enquiries button at the top of the page.

The coating contains a photocatalyst which is mostly comprised of titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide, also known as CI 77891, is found in thousands of everyday products, including toothpaste, medicines and cosmetics. The photocatalyst also contains traces of other metals found in common household products. SunPad is free from PFAS, phthalates and dioxins.

SunPad has been rigorously tested against a range of microorganisms that can cause infections. Some examples include bacteria (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa), viruses (norovirus, HIV) and yeast (Candida albicans). SunPad remains effective even in the presence of blood residues, which may remain on the pad after washing.