Technology
BENEFITS
Odor Control and Antimicrobial:
Fabrics used for most athletic wear are comprised of synthetic fibers,
which are a natural breeding ground for odor producing microbes.
UV Protection:
The most common form of cancer in the US is skin cancer, with a
yearly incidence that exceeds breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined.
Ecologically Friendly:
Designated Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Additional Attributes:
Anti-static, wrinkle resistance, fire retardant, water repellency, textile strength
Cost Savings:
ZnO has a significant cost savings over silver, which is
an antimicrobial agent currently used in many textile applications.
COMPETITIVE SOLUTION
Competing products for UV, odor, and antimicrobial protection rely upon chemicals that generally:
- are not designated GRAS by the US Food and Drug Administration
- are more costly
- do not provide both UV and antimicrobial protection