NanoHorizons and Indo Poly team up
Provider of nanoscale performance additives for the textile and medical industries NanoHorizons Inc. has joined forces with Indo Poly (Thailand) Ltd., a subsidiary of polyester manufacturer Indorama Ventures Ltd. The companies will produce polyester yarns with permanent antimicrobial properties, which will be marketed under Indo Poly’s Ambs Pro and Ambs Active brands.
NanoHorizons will supply its nanoscale silver antimicrobial additives to Indo Poly, which will incorporate them into textured and fully drawn polyester yarns. Unlike topical antimicrobial fabric treatments, NanoHorizons’ advanced antimicrobial additives will be integrated into the Ambs polyester fibre, bonding at a molecular level and resulting in yarns and fabrics that are said to provide permanent antimicrobial protection and anti-odour performance.
The Ambs Pro/SmartSilver yarns will be marketed to premium athletic wear, outdoor apparel and uniform manufacturers. The yarns will also be sold to manufacturers of textile products for the healthcare industry.
