Gramicci passes SGS test
Performance wear manufacturer Gramicci claims recent
tests confirmed that its Natural Performance Technology (NPT) apparel performs
as well, or better than, chemically treated cottons or petroleum-based
synthetics.
Switzerland-based SGS Consumer Testing Services compared Gramicci NPT
shirts with other brands’ chemically treated performance cottons and
petroleum-based synthetic performance knitwear.
Test results showed that Gramicci products excelled in
areas of moisture absorption, breathability, dry time, comfortable body-temperature
maintenance and odour elimination.
Gramicci president Marty Weening said: "Consumers don't have to settle for
activewear that's been chemically treated to add performance. Nature has
already provided us with hemp and organic cotton.
"Our proprietary weave results in, a tested, outstanding
all natural, organic performance wear."
Gramicci introduced its NPT fabrics with a small selection of men's and women's
separates in 2010. The collections have since been refined and expanded by 160%.
