A nanotechnology leader and a footwear giant have teamed up to announce an exclusive partnership
in the battle against footwear odour with SmartSilver ™ antimicrobial/anti-odor nanotechnology.
SmartSilver, The Smarter Anti-Odor and Antimicrobial Answer ™, is engineered at the nano
scale to impart permanent high performance anti odour/anti microbial properties to natural and
synthetic fibers and fabrics without compromising fabric design or integrity. It contains silver
at a nano scale as one of the components. SmartSilver enhanced products deliver the natural anti
microbial power of pure silver, without forcing designers seeking permanent anti odour performance
to compromise in other areas, such as dye performance, hand, stretch, durability, or
manufacturability or environmental responsibility. SmartSilver additives are engineered to be easily used
in existing textile manufacturing equipment, evenly disperse and permanently bond with fiber structures
ranging from natural cotton and wool to rayon, PET, polyamide and PP.
NanoHorizons(TM), Inc., an emerging leader in applied nano scale materials, and Faytex Corp., the industry
leader in footwear moisture management fabrics, will fight the battle against footwear odour. Faytex will use
SmartSilver ™ antimicrobial/anti-odor nanotechnology in its Dri-Lex® shoe lining material and has
already started working with triathlon equipment innovator Zoot Sports to incorporate the material into
its new footwear line.
In addition to footwear and apparel, SmartSilver textiles can be used in sports and safety equipment,
medical equipment, upholstery, and military equipment.
NanoHorizons Inc. focuses on nanotechnology applications in the fiber and textile, healthcare and
microelectronics industries.