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Cupron Receives CE Mark for Anti-Virus Mask

Cupron has received the CE Mark for commercial sale of the Cupron Viral Deactivator, a Type IIR disposable patient/surgical mask. The Cupron Viral Deactivator is designed to significantly reduce the risk of viral infection by safely and naturally eliminating infectious virus on the surface of the mask, lessening the risk of accidental contamination and disposal as compared to similar non-Cupron masks.

Cupron Receives $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Innovative Global Health Research

Cupron (http://www.cupron.com) announced today that it has received a US$100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will support an innovative global health research project conducted by Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Scientist of Cupron, titled “The Cupron Breastmilk Shield to Prevent HIV Transmission.”

New York Times "When My Wrinkles Hit the Pillow"

Dr. Halaas cited a double blind test of 57 participants commissioned by Cupron that showed "a statistically significant cosmetic effect" on the skin of the participants who slept on the Cupron copper pillowcase for four weeks as compared with those who slept on a placebo pillowcase.

Pillowcase Turns You Into A Real Sleeping Beauty!

Even better, . . . the fabric's antimicrobial protection against microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi [prevents] foul [skin] odors, and the non-sensitizing, non irritating fabric is good for all skin types.

TrendHunter.com 25 Anti-Aging [Apperance] Innovations - Beauty Boosters for Boomers

According to the SkinGlow anti-aging bedding product description, “copper ions woven into the fabric are activated by body moisture and the ions last for the lifetime of the fabric.” Supposedly, within four weeks skin [appearance] will be softened and there will be a reduction [in the appearance] of fine lines and wrinkles.

Anti-Aging [Appearance] Sheets

One of the newest innovations to hit the anti-aging [appearance] arena of the . . . fashion industry are SkinGlows Cupron Copper Technology pillow covers and comforters by London Luxury. One of the newest innovations to hit the anti-aging [appearance] arena of the . . . fashion industry are SkinGlows Cupron Copper Technology pillow covers and comforters by London Luxury.

Cupron Donates socks to the IDF

Cupron Donated 1,500 pairs of socks to the IDF during Operation Cast Lead.

Can Your Pillow Make You Pretty?

Can your bedding make you look better?... Cupron copper technology… smooth[s] and reduce[s] the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, crow's feet and other skin imperfections within four weeks of use.

Copper the New La Mer?

...Cupron copper technology-infused bedding that is not only dermatologist-approved, but is clinically-proven to reduce to appearance of wrinkles. Yes, you can become wrinkle-free [in appearance] while you sleep. Copper compounds bound to the textile’s fibers are released by moisture generated by you during REM, apparently making your skin [appear] baby smooth over four weeks time. Who knew copper was the new La Mer?

Can your bedding make you look better?

Can your bedding make you look better? London Luxury thinks so and they’ve got the pictures to prove it. Their Skin Glow bedding collection is infused with Cupron copper technology to smooth and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, crow’s feet and other skin imperfections within four weeks of use. Copper ions woven into the fabric are activated by body moisture and the ions last for the lifetime of the fabric.

Copper Infused bedding Collection

..."My patients come to me for advice on new products that offer non-invasive options that rejuvenate the look of skin by making it look firmer, radiant, and younger, while still keeping costs low," said Dr. Yael Halaas, a renowned Board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in New York City. "I can honestly say the Cupron copper-infused technology found in the SkinGlow product line is truly revolutionary and lives up to its promise of effectively renewing the [appearance of the] skin during sleep."

In The Makeup

…In The Makeup Says: In our quest to avoid [the appearance of] long-term pillow wrinkles, we have tried sleeping on silk (always feels like we’re slipping off the pillow), sleeping only on our backs (we never wake up that way), caging ourselves in with body pillows so we can’t roll over in our sleep (we still roll over), and sleeping with frownies stuck to our faces (not pretty). So we read the Study to Determine the Efficacy in Improving Attributes of Facial Skin when Using Cupron (Copper-Oxide Containing) Pillowcases and SkinGlow might be the one.

Cupron – Copper textiles fight [the appearance of] wrinkles as you sleep

Israel21c gets an insider’s look at Cupron Inc., a company that uses copper oxide in fabric with the promise of making your wrinkles [appear to] disappear. Watch to see how it all works!

Vitamin Daily's "A Cushioned Life" Vitamin Daily's "A Cushioned Life"

Can a cushion cover combat [the appearance of] crow's feet?...

Codswallop, we hear you say! We thought so too, but three weeks is all it took to convince us otherwise. By the fourth we'd sworn never to sleep on another pillow again

Pillow Talk: The End of [the Appearance of] Fine Lines and Wrinkles

How do I maintain optimal nocturnal comfort while thwarting [the appearance of] these increasingly-visible-to-me facial imperfections? Buy new sheets, apparently. New York-based textile company London Luxury LLC announced this week that its SkinGlow bedding—which is clinically proven to smooth and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet in just four weeks

Better [Looking] Skin Just by Sleeping?

It’s a known fact that adequate sleep can fight the signs of aging. But how about bedding that actually smoothes out [the appearance of] wrinkles?... copper technology that is dermatologist tested and clinically proven to smooth and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, crow's feet and other skin imperfections in just four weeks of use, according to the company.

Cupron copper technology provides a gentle, non-invasive and natural solution for dramatically restoring skin’s youthful look and glowing appearance

Cupron’s breakthrough, patented technology uniquely binds copper to textile fibers to create innovative and functional products. Copper’s natural properties are scientifically and clinically proven to penetrate skin, leaving its appearance healthier, glowing and more beautiful. In addition to its beauty benefits, the non-sensitizing and non-irritating copper-infused fabric has natural deodorant properties that reduce body odor-causing bacteria, fungus and microbes.

Cupron Technology at Bed Bath & Beyond

My patients come to me for advice on new products that offer non-invasive options that rejuvenate the look of skin by making it look firmer, radiant, and younger, while still keeping costs low,” said Halaas. “I can honestly say the Cupron copper-infused technology found in the SkinGlow product line is truly revolutionary and lives up to its promise of effectively renewing the [appareance of the] skin during sleep.”

Cupron and Selfridges Bring Actual Beauty Sleep to Brits

Selfridges & Co. today announced an agreement with Cupron, Inc. to exclusively launch the Cupron Cosmetic Pillow Case, which uses Cupron's patented technology to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and crow's feet, improving the overall appearance of your skin.

Cupron Good for your Skin[‘s Appearance]

My parents sent me this Cupron Cosmetics Pillow Case and eye mask~ It's supposed to be good for [the look of] your skin!! I can't wait to try it.

Cass & Co. Tapping into Cosmetic Technology with Cupron.

"We believe in them fully," says Ledyard of her relationship with Cupron. "It was just a matter of getting the yarns to work for us. We believed if we could develop a value-added product that sits on the body and improves the appearance of the skin. . . that it was a no-brainer."

Selfridges and Cupron Bring Actual Beauty Sleep to Brits

London, UK and Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) October 30, 2008 -- Selfridges & Co. today announced an agreement with Cupron, Inc. to exclusively launch the Cupron Cosmetic Pillow Case, which uses Cupron's patented technology to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and crow's feet, improving the overall appearance of your skin. For the full press release please visit: www.prweb.com

NDA/TAPPI International Nonwovens Technical Conference, September 25-28, 2006, Houston Texas

Copper Oxide In Medical And Protective Fabrics: Characteristics And Potential Uses; Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer, Cupron, Inc.

Copper textiles fight [the appearance of] wrinkles as you sleep

An inside look at Cupron.

International Conference on Advances in Fibrous Materials, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles, August 7-9, 2006, Coimbatore, India

Putting Copper To Action: Endowing Products With Potent Biocidal Properties; Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer, Cupron, Inc.

Techtextil North America – April 1-3, 2008 Atlanta Georgia

Cupron will be exhibiting in booth # 1022 showing it's newest innovative textiles for medical and consumer markets. For more information, please visit: www.techtextilNA.com

Copper Killer

Researchers at Southampton University have established that copper surfaces can inactivate the virulent hospital superbug Clostridium difficile.Click here for the full article.

The Clemson Medical Textiles Conference, March 26-27, 2008, Greenville South Carolina

Guest Speakers: Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer & Brian Shore, VP Marketing, Cupron, Inc.

For More Information, please visit: http://www.clemson.edu/success

International Symposium on AIDS, December 1, 2006, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Using Copper Against HIV-1; Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer, Cupron, Inc.

Fiber Technology Conference

Interesting topics presented at fiber technology 2006 conference in October include: reinventing a traditional textile company; the outlook for medical textiles; getting copper, silver, or carbon made from coconuts and fibers for antimicrobials/antibacterial protection; and odor control. The conference was co-sponsored by the international fiber journal and Industrial Textile Associates, a leading technical textile consulting firmClick here for the full article.

Fiber Technology 2006, October 10-11, Holiday Inn City Center, Charlotte, NC

Copper Based Antimicrobials for Healthcare and Performance Applications, Brian Shore, VP Marketing, Cupron, Inc.

Copper Development Association

Naturally Antimicrobial Alloys for Touch Surfaces, Copper-alloys antibacterial efficacy by the ICAClick here for the full article.

4th Mali Symposium on Applied Sciences, University of Bamako, July 30-August 2, 2006, Bamako, Mali

Using Copper Oxide in Medical Devices and Textiles to Fight Disease – Effective, Inexpensive and Feasible; Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer, Cupron, Inc.

Spain, June 19, 2006

Spanish Podiatry Association-Guest Speaker Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer, Cupron, Inc.

12th International Congress on Infectious Diseases, June 15-18, 2006, Lisbon, Portugal

Fighting Infections with Copper Oxide: Endowing Products with Potent Biocidal Properties; Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer, Cupron, Inc.

The University of Chile, June 15-16, Chile

The Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research in Materials, University of Chile-Guest Speaker, Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer, Cupron, Inc.

The Israeli Innovation Summit, April 4-5, 2006, Haifa Israel

Putting Copper To Action: Endowing Products With Potent Biocidal Properties; Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer

Clemson University Medical Textile Conference, March 21-22, 2006, Greenville, SC, USA

Copper Oxide in Medical Textiles-More Than a Biocide; Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Officer

U.S. EPA Approves Registration of Antimicrobial Copper Alloys

Click here for the full article.

2005 U.S. Antimicrobial Coatings Markets Product Differentiation Innovation of the Year Award

Award Recipient: Cupron, Inc.
Frost & Sullivan's 2005 Product Differentiation Innovation of the Year Award in the field of Antimicrobial Coatings market is conferred upon Cupron, Inc. in recognition of the company's efforts to differentiate its product offerings in order to cater to a broad range of innovative applications. Cupron, Inc., with its proprietary copper compound technology, has been able to differentiate itself from other competitors. This technology has assisted Cupron, Inc. in catering to innovative needs to improve the quality of life, such as in pillows, socks, air filters and healthcare application markets.

Copper Infused Bedding

The SkinGlow line utilizes patented Cupron copper technology which provides a gentle, non-invasive and natural solution for dramatically restoring skin's youthful look and glowing appearance. Copper ions woven into the fabric are activated by moisture released from the body during sleep, beautifying skin's appearance, making it look smoother and younger while nourishing stressed and aging skin. The ions last for the lifetime of the product, even after repeated washings, without losing effectiveness, as long as fabric softeners aren't used. The SkinGlow line utilizes patented Cupron copper technology which provides a gentle, non-invasive and natural solution for dramatically restoring skin's youthful look and glowing appearance. Copper ions woven into the fabric are activated by moisture released from the body during sleep, beautifying skin's appearance, making it look smoother and younger while nourishing stressed and aging skin. The ions last for the lifetime of the product, even after repeated washings, without losing effectiveness, as long as fabric softeners aren't used.