Man’s best friend and beloved members of the family they may be, but there’s no arguing with the fact that dogs can get a little smelly on occasion. And nowhere is this more evident than in their comfy dog beds. In all fairness, it’s not necessarily your pooch’s fault. Usually, we can point the finger of blame at the real culprit – odor-causing bacteria that proliferate in the folds, recesses, and threads of the bed’s fabric.
Fortunately, there’s a highly effective solution to this all-too-common problem. Antibacterial dog bed protection, such asPolygiene StayFresh, prevents bacterial growth and stops bad smells in their tracks.
Typically, antibacterial or antimicrobial dog beds are pet beds that have been treated with an antibacterial textile additive. This anti-odor dog bed technology halts bacterial growth, minimizing the unpleasant odors produced by bacterial metabolic processes and ensuring the bed stays, smells, and feels fresher for longer.
If we consider what bacteria need to thrive and multiply, it’s clear that dog beds provide these single-cell organisms with pretty great growth conditions. Bacteria want warm, dark, and moist environments, and draw much of their nutrition from dead skin, hair, and sweat. With all their crevices, folds, and cosy corners, there are plenty of areas in which bacteria can gain a foothold. Couple this with the fact that dogs shed hair and skin cells all over the bed material, and you’ve got a recipe for unpleasant odors.
Frequent washing is one way to deal with this issue. However, it isn’t particularly effective. Within a couple of days, the bacteria start to multiply again, and the smells return. Frequent washing is not only expensive, time-consuming, and, ultimately, ineffective, but also reduces the bed’s expected lifespan. Washing machines are tough on textiles, and the wear and tear they cause often means you end up replacing the bed sooner than you would like.
Polygiene StayFresh is a skin-safe antibacterial technology that has been rigorously tested and is accredited for use in clothing, dog beds, and similar textile products. It is integrated into textiles during manufacturing and provides 24/7 anti-odor dog bed protection by preventing bacteria from proliferating. Because it is in textiles, not on them, it does not leach or wash out, and it does not interfere with the body’s natural bacteria. As such, it offers safe and effective odor control for a significant period of time.
Our technology is based on silver chloride, a salt that occurs naturally in water and soil. The active ingredients have been refined to enhance efficacy, ease of application, and durability, resulting in a solution that harnesses nature’s own antibacterial methods and builds them into a powerful and versatile textile technology. But how exactly does it work?
Polygiene StayFresh fights bacteria in three main ways:
By operating on three distinct levels, Polygiene StayFresh provides powerful protection and prevents bacterial growth in and on dog bed fabrics.
The technology is accredited by bluesign®, which promotes consumer safety, low-impact manufacturing, and responsible use of resources. It was certified with the OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT, demonstrating Polygiene’s use of responsible manufacturing processes and supply chains. It also complies with the EU’s REACH chemicals legislation.
Purchasing a Polygiene-protected dog bed benefits you and your dog in four main ways:
By preventing the growth of bacteria, Polygiene StayFresh keeps those unpleasant dog smells at bay. There’s no need to use air fresheners or other stop-gap solutions in an attempt to mask odors. The dog bed just stays fresher for longer.
Fresher-for-longer odor control means you wash the dog bed less often, saving you time, effort, and hassle.
Less frequent washing also saves the dog bed from a lot of washing machine wear and tear, ensuring it lasts longer and needs replacing less often. Polygiene-treated dog beds are kind on your wallet, too!
Longer-lasting dog beds that are washed less frequently use less energy, water, and detergent, resulting in a more environmentally friendly product. A longer lifespan also facilitates a transition away from short-life consumables and towards long-life durables.
Polygiene is a proud partner to Black Lab Brands – a business that designs thoughtful, durable, and comfortable dog beds for all kinds of lifestyles. If you’re looking for a tough-as-nails (but ridiculously comfortable) travel bed, Black Lab’s got you covered. Want a walled bed that’s ideal for home use? There’s a Black Lab bed for that, too.
Black Lab also integrates Polygiene StayFresh into many of its models for unparalleled odor control. Polygiene protection features in the following beds, among others:
Polygiene provides support to all partners integrating our solutions into their products. This includes guidance and assistance when introducing the Polygiene additive technology into your existing manufacturing process. The additive itself has been optimized for simple integration, and onboarding involves next-to-no disruption to production. We also offer ongoing marketing support. As well as providing hangtags and other promotional materials, we ensure partners are equipped to communicate the benefits of Polygiene protection to consumers, maximizing its value to your business. We also publicize partner brands via our well-established social media channels and email newsletters.
If you have any questions concerning Polygiene technology or are considering integrating Polygiene StayFresh into your products, we would love to hear from you. Our expert team is always available to discuss how we can help your business, so get in touch today.
You can also learn more about the ways Polygiene technology is used on our Polygiene Home & Pets page.
