AWI approves antimicrobial treatment for wool
07/08/2008
NanoHorizons, a technology provider specialising in nanoscale performance additives for the textile and medical industries, has won recognition from Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) for producing an effective antimicrobial treatment for wool and other natural fibres.
After extensive testing, AWI—a not-for-profit organisation that works on behalf of over 35,000 wool growers in the areas of research and development, product innovation, and marketing—confirmed that NanoHorizons’ SmartSilver Certified Antimicrobial Performance permanently guards wool fabrics against microbes that cause odour.
“We are proud that AWI has noted SmartSilver as one of the best choices for protecting wool fabrics,” says Dr James Delattre, vicepresident for global marketing at NanoHorizons. “Our nanoscale silver antimicrobial products are engineered to integrate seamlessly into the manufacturing process resulting in beautiful, natural wool fabrics that are permanently free from odour.”
The nanotechnology behind SmartSilver protection allows it to bond permanently to fibres so it never wears off or washes out and lasts the life of the fabric. The nanoscale size also permits SmartSilver protection to work invisibly without compromising other performance attributes for Merino wool such as treatments for easy care, softness, fire retardancy, moisture management and UV protection.
Edwin Nazario, senior vicepresident of the Americas for AWI said: “SmartSilver Certified Antimicrobial Performance is a valuable and welcome innovation for wool fabrics. Now consumers can have the beauty and natural performance features Merino wool provides along with permanent protection from odour. SmartSilver provides new options for apparel and footwear designers, especially those in the active and outdoor markets where consumers strongly value odour resistance.”
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