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PurThread introduces antimicrobial yarn

20/11/2012
PurThread Technologies, a US-based textile technology researcher, has developed an antimicrobial fibre for sportswear and workwear that incorporates silver to inhibit the growth of odour-causing bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus.

The Sabiya product line is available in fine denier, high-tenacity nylon and polyester, and in a range of colours or a light ivory that be dyed and printed

Jenifer Smyth, vice-president of consumer, industrial and military applications at PurThread, said: "The market is demanding a product that can work and play as hard as its customers, and our goal is to continue to drive ground-breaking science in all our product lines."

The antimicrobial properties of the Sabiya fabric are integrated at the raw material level, before it is spun into yarn. This provides an even distribution of the antimicrobial elements that does not wash out or wear off.

"We have enjoyed seeing the Sabiya fibre run so smoothly in our plant and we are looking forward to bringing this high quality yarn to our discriminating customers," said Giles Beal of Beal Manufacturing, which is producing the yarns for a wide variety of athletic uses such as shirts, jackets, shorts and socks.

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