Q-FIELD™ – smart surface protection for healthier indoor environments

Published 13 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

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Americas and Europe

At a glance

Antimicrobial treatment that inhibits bacteria and mould growth on surfaces through visible light
For integration into materials or direct application, provides a long‑lasting protective layer
Improves indoor hygiene, lowers health risks and reduces the need for frequent chemical cleaning

Q‑FIELD™, a smart surface hygiene treatment from Spectrum Blue, helps to keep indoor environments in public and commercial buildings cleaner, reducing health risks and protecting vulnerable groups such as children.

CHALLENGE

Tackling microbial growth on surfaces

Public and commercial buildings face growing challenges related to bacteria, mould growth and poor indoor hygiene, especially in environments with high humidity and heavy use. Traditional cleaning and ventilation measures are often reactive, resource-intensive and insufficient to prevent microbial growth on surfaces. This can lead to health risks, higher maintenance costs and reduced indoor comfort.

SOLUTION

Q‑FIELD™ provides long‑lasting protection for safer surfaces

Q-FIELD™ is an antimicrobial surface treatment that inhibits the growth of bacteria and mould through visible light, mimicking how nature protects itself. The technology can be integrated into a wide range of materials, including paints and coatings, or applied to existing surfaces. It forms a long-lasting protective layer that works continuously between cleaning cycles without altering appearance or functionality. Q-FIELD™ is suitable for use in schools, healthcare facilities, offices and other high-traffic environments.

Little blond girl with a cold blowing her nose — Q-FIELD™ is suitable for use in highly vulnerable settings like hospitals, kindergartens and schools

BENEFITS

Keeping vulnerable people safe and buildings more sustainable

Q-FIELD™ improves indoor hygiene by significantly reducing bacterial and fungal growth on surfaces, contributing to healthier indoor environments. This can lower the risk of infection, allergies and respiratory issues, particularly for children and vulnerable groups.

The solution reduces the need for frequent chemical cleaning, saving time, water and operational costs. By improving hygiene performance, Q-FIELD™ supports more sustainable building operations.

MARKET POTENTIAL

Stricter requirements for healthy public spaces drives market growth

The global antimicrobial coatings market is expanding rapidly due to stricter hygiene requirements, increased focus on public health and demand for healthier indoor environments. The market size was estimated at USD 11.39 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 28.40 billion by 2030.

Key customers for Q-FIELD™ include public building owners, the healthcare and education sectors, and commercial real estate operators across all markets.