Microban^® was founded in 1994 by three biomedical engineers who developed a proprietary processes to engineer antimicrobial ingredients into solid products. The result was the development of antimicrobial solutions that give consumer, industrial and medical products an added level of protection against damaging microbes such as bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains, odors and product deterioration. In 1996, the company began marketing the benefits of antimicrobial product protection under the Microban® brand and today Microban® technology is built-into over 750 products around the world, including our exclusive collection of Solar Shade and Chilewich Materials.