USWE puts Polygiene in running vests
Outdoor and sports brand USWE has announced a partnership with fellow Swedish firm Polygiene to provide running vests that have odour-resistance built into them.
The brand is best known for backpacks and hydration packs for mountain biking, running, skiing and motorsport. It is now incorporating running vests in its Pace range.
Polygiene’s BioStatic Stays Fresh technology inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria and stops the odour at the source, permanently, the two companies said at the time of the announcement. This reduces the number of times products need to be washed, saving energy, time and money, as well as prolonging the lifespan of each vest.
“Sustainability is important in all aspects of our company,” said USWE chief executive, Jacob Westerberg. “We are looking at this first project together with our friends at Polygiene as the first of many exciting projects together in order to really make a difference.”
