Hohenstein confirms zinc transfer of Smartcel textiles
The Hohenstein textile testing institute has verified that Smartfiber’s SmartCel Sensitive fibres transfer zinc on to the skin.
The fibre, launched last November, is made from cellulose with zinc embedded, which Smartfiber says offers revitalising and odour-reducing effects.
“Like almost no other nutrient, zinc has a big impact on our wellbeing,” said the company. “After iron, zinc is the most frequent trace element within the human body. It strengthens the immune system and the body‘s defences but also sensory functions and fertility.”
The fibre contains zinc white pharma 4 – a pharmaceutically pure zinc oxide made out of metallic zinc. The company claims, among other benefits, textiles made with SmartCel Sensitive offer UV protection and can protect against allergies to mites.
