Vertextile Leverages Sciessent’s Agion® Antimicrobial to Achieve Exceptional Odor Control

Vertextile Leverages Sciessent’s Agion^® Antimicrobial
to Achieve Exceptional Odor Control

Beverly, MA — (September 1, 2020) – Sciessent today announced that textile producer Vertextile has incorporated Sciessent’s Agion^® antimicrobial into its line of polo shirts for powerful, long-lasting odor protection.

Offensive odors in apparel are caused by odor-causing bacteria that is found on skin. This bacteria has two potential platforms for generating odor: Skin and the garment. Whether it’s using one or both platforms, odor can easily permeate through a garment unless it is treated with the proper odor control technology.

Leveraging EPA-registered copper and silver technology, Sciessent’s Agion^® automatically releases its antimicrobial components only when conditions for bacteria growth are present. This results in textiles and garments that stay clean, dry and smelling fresh longer than those containing any other antimicrobial solution.

“Consumer desire for odor protection coupled with an industry need for sustainable manufacturing practices continues to drive significant demand for our technologies among global textile manufacturers,” said Paul C. Ford, CEO of Sciessent. “We are honored to have been chosen by Vertextile as its antimicrobial solutions provider in the development of high quality, performance apparel.”

About Sciessent

Sciessent is a leading provider of customized antimicrobial solutions that enhance the value of customers’ products. Agion antimicrobial solutions from Sciessent have been incorporated into a wide range of healthcare, industrial, and consumer applications, including medical devices such as central venous catheters and IV access ports, drinking water applications like water filters and ice making equipment, and textiles and apparel. For more information, please visit www.sciessent.com.