Copper Benefits
For thousands of years people have appreciated copper’s many natural properties. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs used copper for many purposes[1], and it is known to possess properties that protect against odors and other benefits.
- Copper’s natural properties provide protection against bacteria that can cause stains, odors and deterioration of the product. Copper is more effective than stainless steel or silver containing coatings
- Essential nutrient for the human body
- Non-sensitizing, and non-irritating to the skin; not harmful to people or the environment
1Gregor Grass, Christopher Rensing, and Marc Solioz, Metallic Copper as an Antimicrobial Surface, Applied Environmental Microbiology, 2011 March; 77(5): 1541-1547 and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3067274/
