“Silver-salt is an exceptionally effective odor resist technology and Polygiene’s bluesign endorsement makes them an extremely compelling option for Polartec and more importantly for our customers and consumers,” states Polartec executive vice president of sales and marketing, Jon Adelman. “Most Polartec fabrics are bluesign approved already and converting to Polygiene rounds out the complete collection.”
Polygiene® technology provides an antimicrobial effect that eliminates odor caused by germs and bacteria produced by the body in action. The technology applies silver ions on fabrics to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria and guarantee a feeling of freshness and hygiene across a wide range of activities. Polygiene® has been approved by bluesign® and has been included by Oeko-Tex® in its list of safe products. The Polygiene® treatment is permanent for the life of the garment and utilizes 100% recycled silver.
Polartec® is launching Polygiene® in its Polartec® Power Dry® base layer fabrics. Polartec® Power Dry® is designed to keep skin dry when you sweat and is ideal next-to-skin for runners, skiers, climbers and other adventure-seekers. Polartec® Power Dry® fabric features patented bi-component knit construction that uses different yarns on either side of the fabric to create two different surfaces: one to move moisture away from the skin and the other to dry quickly. Combined with Polygiene®, Polartec® Power Dry® will be the ideal technical, performance base layer.
About Polartec, LLC
Polartec, LLC is the developer, manufacturer and marketer of Polartec® performance fabrics. Polartec® products range from lightweight wicking base layers, to insulation layers, to extreme weather protection and are utilized by the best clothing brands in the world. In addition, Polartec® fabrics are used extensively by all branches of the United States military including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Special Operations Forces. For more information, visit www.polartec.com
About Polygiene AB
Polygiene AB is a Scandinavian provider of antimicrobial treatment solutions. Polygiene® is widely known in the health industry for the quality and safety of its products and services.