Patagonia Base Layers Feature Polygiene® Antimicrobial
Outdoor apparel retailer Patagonia Inc., Ventura, Calif., has selected Sweden-based Polygiene AB's
Polygiene® antimicrobial fabric finish for use in its fall 2013 Capilene® base layers and trail
running base layers.
Polygiene's bluesign®-approved technology is based on silver salt derived from recycled silver and offers permanent odor control. It can be applied at any stage of production to a variety of textiles and surfaces, and can reduce the need for frequent laundering, Polygiene reports.
"Effective, long-lasting odor control extends the useful life of our Capilene® Performance Baselayers," said Todd Copeland, Environmental Product Specialist, Patagonia. Polygiene meets our strictest laboratory requirements and performs excellent[ly] in field use."
Patagonia's Capilene® 4 Expedition Weight One-Piece Suit base layer made of Polartec® fabric with Polygiene®
January/February 2013
Polygiene's bluesign®-approved technology is based on silver salt derived from recycled silver and offers permanent odor control. It can be applied at any stage of production to a variety of textiles and surfaces, and can reduce the need for frequent laundering, Polygiene reports.
"Effective, long-lasting odor control extends the useful life of our Capilene® Performance Baselayers," said Todd Copeland, Environmental Product Specialist, Patagonia. Polygiene meets our strictest laboratory requirements and performs excellent[ly] in field use."
Patagonia's Capilene® 4 Expedition Weight One-Piece Suit base layer made of Polartec® fabric with Polygiene®
January/February 2013
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