Sustainable natural leather with built-in antiviral technology. Provides best in class hygiene.
All the performance and sustainability benefits of our fine Scottish leather, with ViralOff® technology from Polygiene AB integrated at the manufacturing stage. A sustainable natural material that eliminates 99% of bacteria and viruses∗ from leather surfaces within two hours.
Muirhead Active Hygiene Leather is available on all bespoke orders. We will work with you to develop a unique antimicrobial leather with the perfect colour, substance, performance and experience for your brand and your customers.

Aviation
An immediate solution to the challenges of Covid-19. The self-disinfecting natural leather eliminates 99% of bacteria and viruses* from cabin seat surfaces within two hours. Turnaround times are reduced and passenger confidence increased.

Mass transit
Available right now on bespoke leather orders, ViralOff® technology is built-in to the leather during manufacturing, meaning that it’s long-lasting, durable and always-on, working to disinfect seat surfaces and permanently protect your leather.

Upholstery and custom projects
Muirhead Active Hygiene Leather increases hygiene and customer confidence, without compromising performance, appearance or sustainability. Natural leather that eliminates 99% of bacteria and viruses* while looking and feeling as great as always.

Muirhead Active Hygiene Leather
All the quality and benefits you expect from our fine Scottish leather, with added antiviral properties. The most beautiful, durable, sustainable leather with enhanced hygiene built-in.
Industry-leading Polygiene® ViralOff® technology is integrated into the leather during manufacturing for permanent, always-on protection.
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Self-disinfecting
99% virus free within two hours of any viral contact, even without cleaning.
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Always working
Treatment is always-on, built-in to the leather as part of our sustainable manufacturing process.
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Proven protection
Tested to reduce viruses by over 99% – including SARS-CoV-2, H3N2 and H1N1 (ISO18184:2019).
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Customer confidence
Reassuring benefits are easily communicated and marketing communications can be supplied.
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Speeds up cleaning
Self-disinfecting leather removes the need for additional sanitising of your leather surfaces.
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Proven durability
Tested to 50,000 cycles on the Martindale abrasion rub test (ISO 12947-2).
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No compromises
The same reliable Muirhead supply chain and lead times, as always.
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Sustainable by Nature
The world’s lowest carbon leather, treated using silver recovered from end of life electronic products.
*SARS-CoV-2, H3N2 and H1N1 - according to ISO18184:2019. Polygiene® ViralOff® does not prevent diseases but protects the treated material.