Towels are one of the household products that are most susceptible to funky smells and unpleasant odors. Because they are used to dry our bodies and designed to absorb moisture, they inevitably end up damp. If not properly dried, they provide the perfect environment for odor-causing bacteria and other microorganisms that thrive in wet, warm conditions.
Which is where advanced antibacterial towel technologies like Polygiene StayFresh™ come in. They provide effective antibacterial protection, preventing the growth of bacteria and keeping your towels smell-free and fresher for longer.
Antibacterial towels feature powerful additive solutions that inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms on the fabric. As it is the bacteria that cause unpleasant odors – they produce them as part of their metabolic process – stopping this growth helps to eliminate smells and keep towels fresh between washes.
Whether you’re looking at antibacterial bath towels or antibacterial wash cloths, these better-protected products improve on traditional designs in several ways:
Philip Tierno, professor of pathology and microbiology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, argues that you should wash your towel every two to three days (RD). However, a UK study revealed that 44% of people only wash their towels after using them for three months or more (BBC). Antibacterial technology means you can wash your towel less frequently without it smelling, better-reflecting users’ actual washing habits.
Because antibacterial bath towels facilitate less frequent washing, they reduce the damage done to textiles by washing machines. This means your towels last longer.
Washing machines are resource intensive, consuming significant amounts of water, detergent and electricity. By reducing washing requirements, antibacterial textiles make products more eco-friendly and sustainable.
Polygiene Stayfresh is based on silver chloride, a salt that occurs naturally in soil and water. Developed to emphasize the active ingredient’s excellent antibacterial properties, the solution inhibits bacterial growth in three ways.
This three-pronged approach makes Polygiene StayFresh a highly effective antibacterial towel additive. The solution is integrated into textiles during product manufacturing, meaning it is IN fabrics rather than on them. As such, it provides long-lasting, 24/7 protection and does not leach away.
Crucially, Polygiene StayFresh is entirely skin-safe and does not interfere with your body’s natural bacteria. It is bluesign® approved, Oeko-Tex Eco-Passport certified and complies with the EU’s REACH chemical legislation.
Antibacterial textile technology has many applications beyond toweling. It is used across a wide variety of homeware products and is regularly found in fashion, sports and outdoor clothing and equipment.
For instance, you can find Polygiene StayFresh in:
You can find more information on Polygiene-treated products on our Polygiene StayFresh solution page or our Home and Pets page.
For towel manufacturers, incorporating Polygiene StayFresh antibacterial towel technology into products is an effective means of delivering additional value to customers. It also enables you to take advantage of emerging market trends by tapping into consumer demand for more advanced and technical home products. It gives you a competitive edge, facilitating the manufacturing of modern toweling products that stay fresher for longer, benefit from a smaller environmental footprint, and better serve users.
Polygiene works closely with manufacturers and brand partners to ensure smooth and seamless solution integration. Polygiene solutions do not require large-scale changes to manufacturing processes and can be introduced relatively quickly and easily. At the same time, the Polygiene team provides marketing support, helping our partners communicate the benefits of Polygiene technology in the most effective way possible. From providing hang tags and in-store promotional materials to leveraging our sizable social media presence to highlight your brand, we are here to ensure consumers understand that Polygiene technology is further enhancing your products.
If you are interested in learning more about Polygiene solutions or have questions regarding the support and assistance we provide, we recommend reaching out to our expert team. Experts in the field, they can provide you with additional information and begin a conversation about incorporating Polygiene StayFresh into your products.
