The most important feature of good hospital privacy curtains is that they are well constructed and the fabric used is effective as a privacy barrier. Ideally a hospital privacy curtain should be 8 or 12 ounce fabric that is also inherently fire retardant. This is essential for compliance with many fire regulations and safety protocols in hospitals, doctor's offices and patient care facilities. Hospital privacy curtains can also be important in setting the tone or the environment within a specific examination or treatment area. Most of the high quality curtains some in a variety of colors that are both soothing as well as relaxing. Patterns that include subtle colors, natural motifs and colors found in nature are always popular and will match almost any neutral or natural type color scheme. For areas that are going to treat children, colorful curtains can make a statement as well. What are antibacterial and antimicrobial fabrics? Antibacterial fabrics are typically the heavier, 12 ounce fabrics. They come in a wide range of solid and subtly patterned colors and they are ideal for any type of medical facility. The antibacterial component is applied to the curtains to help to minimize and reduce the growth of fungi, molds and mildew that can develop in any type of an indoor environment. In addition antibacterial treatment of hospital privacy curtains can help control the growth of MRSA, which is a very virulent and treatment resistant form of staph infection. Since this is a huge concern in medical settings, antimicrobial curtains are strongly recommended. Antimicrobial fabrics offer many of the same benefits as the antibacterial fabrics. This fabric, when used as hospital privacy curtains, resists mold, mildew and bacteria growth but it also has stain and odor release properties that make them durable and long lasting. Generally the antimicrobial fabrics tend to be 8 ounce fabric, which is highly practical for larger cubicle areas. What are Bioactive hospital privacy curtains? Bioactive hospital privacy curtains are made from a fabric containing Trevira CS Bioactive fibers. These fibers are naturally flame retardant, which makes them ideally suited for most fire safety regulations and protocols. In addition the fibers make the curtains antibacterial as well, keeping mold, mildew and bacterial growth problems in check. Perhaps the biggest advantage to Bioactive hospital privacy curtains is that the features of the curtains, the flame retardant and antibacterial properties, are right in the fabric itself meaning that they will last the entire life of the curtain. These fabrics are also remarkable in that they have been certified to be non-allergenic and to not cause any skin reaction to contact with the fabric. Since many people are highly sensitive to fabrics and fabric treatments, this is a very important consideration for doctors and medical facility managers. Like all hospital privacy curtains the Bioactive line comes in over 40 different colors and patterns, all designed to provide a restful and attractive privacy curtain in any medical facility or patient examination room.