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.