Why Feel Fresh ?
• Physical activity is omnipresent in today’s life
• Sweat is a natural by-product of any physical activity
• Bacteria react with sweat to release bad odour, that cause clothes to smell
• We need “smarter” apparel that remain fresh and odour-free for extended periods
What is Feel Fresh ?
· Modified Polyester with inherent antimicrobial properties for continued action
· Value addition to existing product range
· Backed by polyester leader Reliance
Feel Fresh: How does it work ?
1. Embedded Silver in Feel Fresh fiber /yarn releases +ve ions
2. +ve ions attach to and break bacteria cell bodies
3. Thus, inhibiting bacterial growth and preventing malodors
Proven Performance:
· Meets requirement of JISL 1902 – proven antimicrobial
· Efficacy against common bacteria like Staphylococcus Aureus (gram –ve) and E Coli (gram +ve)
· High wash durable unlike topical anti-microbe treatments
· Oekotex 100 Certified: No leaching effect to skin; safe even in baby products
· No Toxic effect during processing
Key benefits of Feel Fresh Textiles:
1. Permanent Anti-microbial, Anti-odor properties, providing improved sense of freshness
2. Protection against discoloration and degradation of fabrics
3. Improved general cleanliness
4. Anti-microbial properties permanent, irrespective of repeated washing, laundering and ironing
5. Helps avoid secondary infection
6. Inherent technology always have edge over topically treated anti-microbial chemicals . (Anti-Microbial efficacy on topically treated products last for certain washes only)
7. Properties retained when blending up to 40-50% with other fibres.
Feel Fresh product Offerings:
Wide variety of forms to suit your applications
Staple Fiber:
· Fibre for short staple spinning system: 1.2, 1.4 Denier.
· Tow for worsted spinning system: 2.0 Denier.
· Dope dyed antimicrobial for Uniform and other applications.
· Cut length: 38, 44, 51 etc.
Filament Denier :
Textured : 80D/48F SD , 100D/72F SD , 150D/ 48F,144F SD & 300D/96F, 144F in SD , Bright TL luster - 1 or 2 Ply 230D Sapan, 170D Salsa.
FDY : Possible in 75D – 100D Bright luster.
Increased Eco-benefits:
· Washing and drying account for 2/3rd of ecological product footprint.
· Since the garment is odour-free for a longer time, it reduces the need for multiple washing.
· Saves water, energy, time and effort for washing and drying cycles.