Material innovation in the cleanroom

Cleanroom-compatible workstations set high standards – also for the office chair

In cleanrooms, every detail determines the stability of a process. Air purity, material resistance, and cleanability must function as reliably as machines or production equipment. Yet, one component is often underestimated: the office chair.

It is in direct interaction with the operating personnel – one of the largest sources of particles in the cleanroom. In addition to ergonomic support, a cleanroom chair must also meet the highest requirements for hygiene, material quality, and ESD safety. This concerns not only its design but especially the covering material.

Hygienic Design starts at the surface

Regular cleaning and disinfection are part of everyday life in the cleanroom. Materials must withstand these stresses permanently without altering their properties. At the same time, they must neither release particles nor promote dirt or residues.

For this reason, hygienic design is becoming increasingly important. Smooth, closed surfaces, minimized joints, and easy-to-clean materials help maintain hygienic standards permanently and make cleaning processes more efficient.

The covering material plays a crucial role here. It is exposed daily to mechanical stresses, cleaning agents, and disinfection cycles, influencing both the durability and cleanability of an office chair.

Skintec – developed for demanding cleanroom environments

With Skintec, Bimos has developed a covering material specifically tailored to the requirements of modern cleanrooms. Designed for the TEXON cleanroom chair, it combines hygienic properties with exceptional durability and ergonomic comfort.

The closed surface facilitates cleaning and is resistant to common disinfectants. At the same time, the material remains dimensionally stable and resistant even with intensive use. This reduces wear and helps maintain the high quality of the workstation over the long term.

Another advantage: Skintec is volume conductive, thus also meeting the requirements of sensitive ESD work areas – even in light-colored variants. This combination of hygiene, ergonomics, and ESD properties is currently unique on the market.

Ergonomics also support process safety

In the cleanroom, ergonomics mean much more than sitting comfort. Employees often spend many hours at highly sensitive workstations that require maximum concentration and precision. An ergonomic seating solution supports a stable posture, reduces unnecessary movements, and thus indirectly contributes to process safety.

In conjunction with TEXON's Auto-Motion technology, Skintec supports dynamic sitting without compromising hygiene or material resistance. The result is a workstation that puts people at the center while meeting the demands of controlled production environments.

Sustainability through durable materials

Besides hygiene and ergonomics, sustainability is increasingly gaining importance. A durable covering material reduces maintenance effort, extends the lifespan of the office chair, and conserves resources.

Skintec is produced with a water-driven foam system and is free from PVC, phthalates, and plasticizers. At the same time, the material technology allows for significant material savings and contributes to reducing CO₂ emissions during manufacturing. For this development, Bimos was awarded second place in the Material Efficiency and Resource Conservation category at the Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award 2025.

Holistically developed cleanroom solutions

With the cleanroom chair TEXON and the specially developed covering material Skintec, Bimos pursues a holistic approach. Design, ergonomics, material technology, and hygienic design have been developed together to meet the requirements of modern cleanrooms.

The result is a seating system that not only impresses with ergonomics but also consistently combines hygiene, particle control, ESD safety, and durability.

Conclusion

Cleanroom-compatible office chairs consist of much more than suitable mechanics. Only the interplay of design, material, and ergonomics creates solutions that permanently meet the high demands of controlled production environments.

With Skintec, Bimos demonstrates how innovative material technology can contribute to hygiene, process safety, and sustainability in modern cleanroom workplaces – and why innovation sometimes begins precisely where it is least visible at first glance.