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New anti-microbial fabrics technologies for hunting apparel
12 Jan '07
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At the 2007 SHOT Show, Milliken & Company introduced its new VisaEndurance Scent Control System for hunting apparel, a collection of high-performance fabric technologies. Developed for big game hunters, the system includes a silver-ion based antimicrobial technology that prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria on under layer garments and an odor-adsorbing polymer technology for outer layer garments.
The two technologies work independently to control human body odors on a hunter, but when worn together deliver a complete scent control system that is comfortable, lightweight, works when wet or dry, and is durable.
For most big game hunters - whitetail hunters especially - an effective odor control is essential, particularly in under layer or base layer garments that are worn next to the skin. Perspiration contains bacteria that causes odor and can penetrate base layers and outer layers. Silver ions in VisaEndurance for base layers are released when the wearer perspires, preventing bacteria from reproducing so that the clothes being worn will not smell.
Unlike most other odor control technologies, VisaEndurance is both durable and effective for the life of the garment, with a bacteria reduction of 99.9 percent even after 50 home washes. In addition to odor control, VisaEndurance fabrics have the ability to wick perspiration away from the skin and allow it to dry quickly. This helps to regulate body temperature when it's hot and when it's cold, because staying dry is the secret to staying comfortable.
Fabrics are available in loose fitting polyester knits for moderate temperatures, a compression fit for warmer temperatures and a heavyweight compression fit fabric for less than 40°F, all in solids and in popular licensed camouflage prints. Base layers made with VisaEndurance do not require special handling – just machine wash using an unscented detergent and drip-dry or tumble dry.
The two technologies work independently to control human body odors on a hunter, but when worn together deliver a complete scent control system that is comfortable, lightweight, works when wet or dry, and is durable.
For most big game hunters - whitetail hunters especially - an effective odor control is essential, particularly in under layer or base layer garments that are worn next to the skin. Perspiration contains bacteria that causes odor and can penetrate base layers and outer layers. Silver ions in VisaEndurance for base layers are released when the wearer perspires, preventing bacteria from reproducing so that the clothes being worn will not smell.
Unlike most other odor control technologies, VisaEndurance is both durable and effective for the life of the garment, with a bacteria reduction of 99.9 percent even after 50 home washes. In addition to odor control, VisaEndurance fabrics have the ability to wick perspiration away from the skin and allow it to dry quickly. This helps to regulate body temperature when it's hot and when it's cold, because staying dry is the secret to staying comfortable.
Fabrics are available in loose fitting polyester knits for moderate temperatures, a compression fit for warmer temperatures and a heavyweight compression fit fabric for less than 40°F, all in solids and in popular licensed camouflage prints. Base layers made with VisaEndurance do not require special handling – just machine wash using an unscented detergent and drip-dry or tumble dry.
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