Bacterial growth on textile products can cause unpleasant
odors and decrease product life. The proverbial “smelly sneaker” is actually
caused by bacteria growing happily in their favorite environment which is a
warm, dark, moist place. Consumers value smart textiles and expect specialized
technology that will provide added benefits and protection for everything from
the clothes on their back to the shoes on their feet.
Sciessent is a leader in functional solutions. The Agion
antimicrobial product line is used in critical applications in the drinking
water, food contact, medical device and architectural surfaces markets. In
addition the Company is an innovator in odor management and water repellency
solutions for apparel markets with its Agion Active, Sciessent Lava and
Sciessent Curb textile finishes. They continue to build on the guiding
principles of protection and cleanliness with their branded technologies, and
are dedicated to new ideas and continuous innovation to develop the next
generation of sustainable solutions.
The Agion
textile advantages include: Proven effectiveness by ISO testing. The
confidence of unpleasant odor elimination. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 safety
certification. Reduced washing of garments. Cost effective value
proposition.
They work in close partnership with companies, helping them
to deliver differentiated, customized solutions for a wide range of products in
the textile & apparel market.
Sciessent's customized Agion antimicrobial solutions
incorporate silver, copper and other elemental ions into a zeolite carrier. The
ions exchange with other positive ions (often sodium) from the moisture in the
environment, effecting a release of the antimicrobial elements “on demand”. The
patented multi-faceted zeolite crystal carrier provides a three dimensional
release mechanism that provides efficient release of ions independent of
particle orientation in the substrate. Learn more about Agion
Antimicrobial textiles.
Sciessent Lava is an essential element to
incorporate into products that may harbor or be exposed to odors. Harnessing the
power of zeolites - a mineral based substance born from volcanic ash - Sciessent
Lava can literally be infused into a wide variety of materials, capturing odor
on everything from sweat soaked apparel to pet products, home textiles and
beyond. Learn more about Sciessent
Lava.
Agion Active represents the next generation of
odor control for textiles and apparel. Agion Active is applied to textiles as a
fabric finish creating gear and apparel that never smells! Designed to fit into
the most demanding applications and environments – from performance and athletic
apparel to sporting goods, home and commercial textiles and pet products, Agion
Active stops odor and handles the toughest microbes to deliver unparalleled,
long lasting freshness. Find out more about Agion
Active.
Learn more about antimicrobial fabrics in the fashion terminology section.
Thank you for taking the time to read our textile industry blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative.
You may also have interest in learning about how silver is used to improve antimicrobial fabric. Read the Silver Antimicrobial Fabric term here on Apparel Search.
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