4oTrimestre15 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 85 Updated products Merlot by Panter, the most advanced safety footwear for the food processing industry Taking into account the needs of professionals in the food industry, Panter, Spanish manufacturer and leading brand of protective footwear, recommends Merlot. This newness of latest trend in design and materials is the result of constant investment in research for continuous improvement of foot protection products. The latest developments incorporate a new component of advanced R + D + i as the Panter Hidrogrip outsole, made from an advanced polymeric material of high lightness, flexibility and grip (maximum slip coefficient: 0.48), which confers to safety footwear outstanding comfort and performance. It incorporates a special ribbed pattern that prevents the accumulation of dirt, and has effective anti-slip micro suction cups, system of energy absorption in the heel and high resistance to hydrolysis (degradation caused by moisture), to abrasion, aggressive substances, oils and hydrocarbons and “UV” rays, thereby preventing yellowing. Biomaster antibacterial treatment Another cutting-edge technology applied in Merlot and the full range of Panter working footwear for the food and health sector has been Panter Biomaster, antibacterial treatment that not only inhibits the growth of bacteria, but removes them at 99.99%. Biomaster is a breakthrough in technology for professional footwear conceived for areas with a high risk of poisoning, fully effective with over 50 different species of bacteria including Campylobacter and Legionella microorganisms that cause the largest number of foodborne illnesses in Europe. According to FAO, food-borne diseases caused by contaminated food are the current major health hazard. In recent years have proliferated infections and poisoning due to agents such as Legionella, E. coli, MRSA, Listeria, Salmonella, etc., which have caused numerous hospitalizations and a huge cost for medical expenses and loss of working hours. Panter Biomaster has a permanent active ingredient. Due to its inorganic nature, it remains in the shoe during its lifetime without migrating or disappearing with washings, unlike other organic antimicrobial technologies. It is certified under the ISO 22196 standard: 2011 for products with antimicrobial protection and has been tested by the Industrial Microbiological Service LTD (IMSL), the only European accredited laboratory in this field. In addition, Merlot includes anti-shock plastic toecap (200 J) ergonomic, lightweight, non-conductive of electricity, ‘foamized’ textile lining moisture-wicking, breathable and abrasion resistant, anti-static insole made of polyurethane foam (PU ) 4.5 mm thick, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-odor. The microfiber used, from the latest generation and certified by the ISO 20345 and Oeko-Tex® has shown greater resistance to wear and degradation than grain leather against liquids and aggressive chemicals and natural agents, acids, oils, animal fats and vegetables, to whey, blood, brackish water, etc. The binding of the fabric that conforms the microfiber is very sturdy, thus the outer layer sagging or separation is avoided. 100% breathable and disinfectable, autoclave and machine washable up to 60° C. 93