Hygiene room classes

Easy fabrics selection for care environments.

As a leader in product and concept development, Almedahls has created a concept to make it easier for architects and designers to select the right textiles for care and sensitive environments. 

Our Hygiene Classification concept enables you to quickly find the ideal product for your specific project, depending on the room classification in question. 

Rooms with basic cleaning standards

Requirements:

• Curtains can be installed and must be washed once a year or when visible dirt appears.
• Staff and conference rooms may be equipped with washable textiles.

Usage areas:

• Areas without patient presence.

Rooms with enhanced cleaning and hygiene 

Requirements (in addition to Class 0):

• Healthcare fabrics must be suitable for wiping and disinfecting or be removable and washable.

Usage areas:

• Waiting rooms
• Day areas
• Elevators
• Corridors
• Public restrooms
• Staff rooms
• Special-purpose rooms
• Meeting rooms

Intensive cleaning and specialised usage

Requirements (in addition to Class 0 and 1):

• Textiles and upholstery must endure frequent cleaning with specified agents and help identify stains or fluids.
• Solar and blackout curtains should be installed between glass panes or externally; roller blinds must withstand cleaning and sanitising.
• Operation must use wipeable bead chains or motorised controls.
• Curtains must be washable at 70°C, with a minimum of two washes per year or after contamination.

Usage areas:

• Wards / treatment rooms
• Examination rooms
• Laboratories
• Hygiene areas in specialised housing
• Dental care

Sterile environments

Requirements (in addition to Class 0, 1, and 2):

• No curtains or solar protection are allowed.

Usage areas:

• Operating rooms and surgical suites
• Sterile technical units
• Dialysis and endoscopy units
• Intensive care units, including neonatal care
• Intervention laboratories
• Infection wards
• Patient rooms for highly infectious patients

Hygiene classes based on Swedish standards.

Our textiles are designed for demanding healthcare environments where hygiene is critical. Our fabrics can be washed at temperatures up to 70°C, effectively combating bacterial spread.

• Washing Instructions: The recommended 70°C washing temperature is specified on the care label.
• Tested Durability: Laboratory testing at 72°C confirms that our fabrics maintain their quality and functionality even under repeated high-temperature washing.

Almedahls’ Hygiene Concept offers a complete series of sun protection fabrics that meet the strictest hygiene standards, including transparent, translucent, and blackout options.

As a trusted supplier to healthcare environments, we ensure that our fabrics can be surface disinfected using solutions containing 45% isopropanol and surfactants. This guarantees durability, compliance, and the highest levels of cleanliness. 

Read more about our sun products here.