LONG-LASTING TEXTILES THAT LASTS
With our industry-leading technology treatments textiles stay fresh and have an extended lifespan.
POLYGIENE FRESHNESS
Polygiene Freshness technologies are embedded in textiles to deliver long-lasting freshness across your entire product portfolio. That means garments can be washed less and last longer — good news for consumers, and for the planet.
Used by leading sports and outdoor brands, as well as in fashion, lifestyle, home, and pet products, our Polygiene Freshness solutions either inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria or eliminate existing odors — keeping products fresh, functional, and more sustainable.
BENEFITS OF POLYGIENE FRESHNESS TECHNOLOGIES
PROTECTS AGAINST BODY ODORS
Polygiene StayFresh inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, stopping smells at the source.
KEEPS TEXTILES FRESH AND HYGIENIC
Even with sweat or other moisture, Polygiene StayFresh makes it impossible for bacteria to multiply.
PROTECTS AGAINST ODORS FOR LONG-LASTING FRESHNESS
WEAR MORE, WASH LESS
Reduced odor means you can wash less frequently, saving water and energy.
FRESHNESS FOR ALL
Polygiene Freshness offers class-leading performance and durability for all products.
Polygiene Freshness technologies work in two powerful ways to keep products fresher for longer. Polygiene StayFresh™ technologies inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria on textiles, stopping smells before they start.
Polygiene OdorCrunch™ captures and breaks down existing odors—like smoke, body odor, or cooking fumes—using natural silica particles. Together, they reduce the need for frequent washing, helping products last longer while saving water, energy, and wear and tear.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Polygiene StayFresh is based on silver chloride, a salt that is naturally present in water and soil. The silver ions in the salt make it impossible for the bacteria responsible for bad smells to multiply, stopping odor in its tracks. This advanced antimicrobial solution is integrated into the fabric, ensuring built-in freshness. And because it’s added during the finishing stage, there’s no additional energy or water required during the application, minimizing environmental impact during manufacture too.
SUSTAINABILITY BUILT-IN
Our industry-leading antimicrobial technology inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, so garments need less washing, saving water, energy and wear and tear. Many leading brands have already made a choice to move from fast consumables to durables.
Is Polygiene StayFresh safe?
Yes. All our treatments have undergone extensive sensitivity testing and are completely safe – even when used for long periods. Polygiene StayFresh is only active in the material so it doesn’t interfere with any natural bacteria on the skin.
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Can Polygiene StayFresh reduce the environmental footprint of a garment or product?
Yes. Polygiene StayFresh keeps products fresh and hygienic, which means treated products can be washed less enabling them to last longer. A prolonged lifetime is the major contributor to a reduced environmental footprint and a more sustainable product.
Can Polygiene StayFresh be used with other Polygiene technologies?
Yes. Polygiene StayFresh works effectively with both Polygiene OdorCrunch™, which targets environmental odors, and StayCool by Polygiene™, which adds moisture-activated cooling— together keeping products fresher, more comfortable, and longer-lasting.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Polygiene StayFreshBIO™ is a groundbreaking antimicrobial finish for textiles, based on a 100% biobased active ingredient extracted from plant-based substances. It is proven to inhibit the growth of microbes by up to 99%.
Polygiene StayFreshBIO not only reduces odor in textiles and garments, but also contributes to lowering environmental impact by allowing garments to be worn more and washed less.
With reduced washing frequency and the use of gentler detergents, there’s a notable decrease in water consumption, CO2 emissions, energy usage, and time invested.
FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TECHNOLOGY
An industry-leading, first-of-its-kind antimicrobial fabric treatment with a 100% plant-based active ingredient, designed to inhibit the growth of odorcausing bacteria and microbes.
FRESHNESS THAT LASTS
Odor-causing bacteria/microbes settle and multiply in material StayFreshBIO technology inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria/microbes
MINDFUL LIVING IS INSIDE EVERYTHING WE DO
Moreover, there’s no need for premature disposal of textiles due to odor or microbial concerns. This approach also curtails the amount of detergents and microplastics finding their way into our oceans.
100% BIO-BASED TECHNOLOGY
The technology is based on a 100% biobased active ingredient, extracted from plant-based substances that is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
Products with our unique antimicrobial and antimicrobial finish can be worn longer and require less washing – saving water and energy and enhancing a product’s lifespan.
INVISIBLE FRESHNESS SUPERPOWER
You can’t see the antimicrobial textile finish and it doesn’t change the look and feel of a treated textile.
Sweat and Moisture
HOW DOES IT WORK?
STAY FRESH LONGER
Polygiene StayFreshQ’s antimicrobial finish keeps textiles fresh by inhibiting odor-causing bacteria. With Polygiene StayFreshQ, you can enjoy lasting freshness and confidence in your gear, wear it multiple times without unwanted smells, and reduce the need for frequent washing, saving water, energy and time.
Polygiene StayFreshQ is bluesign® certified. It meets the requirements set forth by the EU and BPR regulations, as well as the requirements approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Currently undergoing OEKO-TEX certification.
Polygiene StayFreshQ is a nonmetal, invisible, industry-leading odor control technology that keeps textiles fresher for longer, enhancing the user experience while helping to reduce the need for frequent washing, which contributes to lower water and energy use over the lifespan of the product.
Polygiene StayFreshQ reduces the growth of odor-causing bacteria in textiles. The non-metal technology is integrated into the fabric, so freshness is built-into your products.
NON-METAL TECHNOLOGY
Polygiene StayFreshQ is based on silane-quats, which is used in medical and industrial applications.
EXTENDS TEXTILE LIFESPAN
Suitable for most types of fibers, including those used in direct and permanent contact with skin.
GARMENTS LAST LONGER
It inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria on fabrics, thereby reducing the need to wash garments frequently.
ENABLES TEXTILE RECYCLING
Polygiene StayFreshQ treated textiles can be effectively recycled together with other textiles.
How does Polygiene OdorCrunch work?
Works by using natural silica particles to capture the odors that cling to fabric fibers. It’s 95% filtered river water and 5% modified silica sand particles combined using a patented formula. The silica attracts molecules of oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur, the elements that create bad odors. Once absorbed, the silica ‘crunches’ them by cracking and breaking down each molecule, so it loses its potency. That way, the smell is permanently eliminated.
How does Polygiene OdorCrunch reduce your carbon footprint?
As well as producing no waste during the manufacturing process (all raw material is converted into the final product), adding Polygiene OdorCrunch odor control technology to fabric means they don’t need to be washed as often. That reduces water usage, the amount of detergents and other washing liquids used, and prolongs the garment’s life. It embraces our principle of wasting less, and wearing more.
Has Polygiene OdorCrunch won any awards?
We’re proud of the fact that Polygiene OdorCrunch won the Sustainability award at the 2019 Scandinavian Outdoor Group Awards. Polygiene OdorCrunch is also Bluesign® approved, and Oeko-tex® Eco Passport approved product.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Polygiene OdorCrunch is an odor control technology that works at the molecular level to capture, ‘crunch’, and eliminate the molecules that create odors. The process uses natural silica, the main ingredient in ordinary sand. Silica attracts molecules such as sulfur away from the fabric fibers and onto its surface.
Once that happens, the molecules are absorbed by the silica, which acts on the shell around each molecule and ‘crunches’ it to break it down. The molecule, now no longer able to remain active, is eliminated permanently, and that offensive odor, whether it’s sweat, cooking smells, or even smoke, is gone for good.
By cutting down on the frequency of washing required to keep clothes smelling fresh, Polygiene OdorCrunch helps reduce water usage and the amount of detergents and artificially-scented fabric softeners required to mask stale odors. The wear more, wash less principle also helps reduce the amount of electricity consumed while doing laundry. And the less you wash a garment, the longer it lasts.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
STAYCOOL TECHNOLOGY
At Polygiene, we believe that true comfort comes from feeling fresh and confident – no matter the conditions. Polygiene technology has traditionally helped people to stay fresher for longer by preventing odor in textiles.
Now, we’re taking it to the next level with StayCool by Polygiene, a cutting-edge cooling fabric technology that can be used independently, or in combination with our freshness innovations. By combining moisture-activated cooling with long-lasting odor control, StayCool by Polygiene ensures that your clothes, bedding, and gear keep you feeling cool, fresh, and ready for anything.
STAY COOL, STAY COMFORTABLE. NO MATTER THE HEAT
Heat and humidity shouldn’t stop you from performing at your best. Whether you’re pushing your limits in the gym, tackling a busy workday, or simply trying to get a good night’s sleep, StayCool by Polygiene is here to help. This moisture-activated cooling clothing technology keeps you fresh and comfortable by responding to your body’s natural heat and sweat.
Designed for activewear, everyday clothing, and home textiles, StayCool by Polygiene delivers an almost instant cool-to-the-touch sensation, allowing you to feel refreshed when it matters most. If you’re looking for the perfect balance between performance, comfort, and innovation, StayCool by Polygiene is the game-changer your fabrics need.
Our cooling fabric technology is proven to lower fabric temperatures by between 2 – 3°C (4.3 – 5.4°F) for a refreshing feel.
Maintains its cooling effect with proven wash durability and ensures continued freshness whilst maintaining fabric integrity.
Kicks in when you start sweating, keeping you cool when you need it most. When the temperature rises, don’t sweat it – StayCool by Polygiene has you covered.
Effective on various fabrics (synthetics, cellulosics, and recycled fibers) with flexible application methods like pad-dry, exhaust, garment-dip, or spray.
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Which fabrics can be treated with StayCool by Polygiene?
It works on a range of fabrics—cellulosic (like cotton), synthetics (like polyester), man-made cellulosics (like viscose), and recycled fibers. This makes it suitable for everything from activewear to bedding.
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Is StayCool by Polygiene the same as reducing sweat or odor?
StayCool primarily provides a cooling sensation by accelerating heat and wicking. While it helps you feel fresher, it does not directly control odor unless combined with Polygiene Freshness technologies.
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Will StayCool by Polygiene still work if I’m not sweating heavily or if the weather is dry?
You’ll feel a cool touch even without heavy sweat. However, the eff ect is at its peak when moisture (e.g., light sweat) activates the cooling properties.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE. STAYCOOL WITH POLYGIENE.
Our bodies naturally regulate temperature through evaporation, but traditional fabrics can trap heat and moisture, leading to discomfort. StayCool by Polygiene enhances the cooling process by actively transporting the moisture away from the body allowing it to evaporate, whilst creating a refreshing sensation on contact.
Utilizing a thermo-reactive polymer matrix, StayCool by Polygiene binds to fabric fibers and activates upon contact with sweat, cooling the fabric between 2 – 3°C (4.3 – 5.4°F) almost instantly. The result? A long-lasting cooling effect that keeps you feeling light, dry, and comfortable throughout the day.
Heat and moisture stays in fabric.
Draws away heat and moisture, delivering a cooling effect. WITH STAYCOOL by POLYGIENE WITHOUT STAYCOOL by POLYGIENE
Sweat and Moisture
SOME OF OUR BRAND PARTNERS
MINDFUL LIVING®
IT’S WHO WE ARE
Polygiene Group™ is the global leader in antimicrobial technologies. The company treat hard surfaces and textiles to ensure that products are better protected and hygienic, fresh and odor-free.
As a leading ingredient brand, Polygiene Group collaborates with over 500 top-class global brands through the Polygiene and Addmaster segments. Polygiene Group provides a wide range of technologies that increase the value of our customers products. The company offers solutions and treatments for products with technologies such as: OdorCrunch, StayFresh, Scentmaster, ViralOff, Biomaster and Verimaster.
WHY DO WE EXIST?
When we talk about our technologies, we describe how we’re redefining freshness and reimagining product protection. Those things in themselves have an incredible effect on people’s lives – a world that smells better, that’s more hygienic, and that’s protected from counterfeiting and tampering.
MISSION
To embrace a journey toward more Mindful Living . At Polygiene, we’re uniquely placed to help to drive meaningful change in our world, to ensure products last as long as they possibly can before they need to be replaced and ultimately to help businesses and consumers make the change from consumables to durables.
WHY DOES SUSTAINABILITY MATTER TO YOUR BRAND?
Sustainability matters to brands because sustainability matters to consumers.
Some businesses care about sustainability because their leaders believe it is the ethical thing to do. Other businesses view sustainability as a commercial opportunity - a niche to leverage. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that adopting more sustainable practices is now a financial imperative. Ignoring sustainability means ignoring a large and powerful customer demographic and rejecting compelling data on consumer attitudes.
78% OF US CONSUMERS SAY THAT A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE IS IMPORTANT TO THEM (McKinsey)
82% OF CONSUMERS WANT BRANDS TO PUT PEOPLE AND THE PLANET BEFORE PROFIT (Talkwalker)
PRODUCTS MARKETED AS SUSTAINABLE GREW 2.7X FASTER THAN PRODUCTS WITHOUT SUSTAINABLE MARKETING (TBS)
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Awareness
Consumers are increasingly aware and knowledgeable of sustainability issues.
Revolution
A rapidly growing number of consumers say sustainability is important to them and influences purchasing decisions.
Marketing
This is reflected in the success of products that leverage sustainability in marketing materials.
Bridging
There is a disconnect between consumer and retail leader attitudes, resulting in an opportunity for brands willing to engage with shifting consumer attitudes.
Sustainability Shift
A generational shift is occurring in which sustainability will become an even more central issue and a significant determinant in purchasing decisions.
Lifecycle
Younger consumers understand sustainability as more than material choice. It takes a much broader approach that looks at a product’s entire lifecycle.
MARKETING SUPPORT IS PART OF THE POLYGIENE PACKAGE
At Polygiene, we offer marketing support to all partner brands. When a new business begins using Polygiene technology, our team leaps into action, working closely with your people to establish what kind of support and assistance you require.
From providing label books to organizing staff training and preparing social media campaigns, we want to ensure you benefit from our marketing experience, expertise and resources and achieve maximum traction with customers.
We believe Polygiene technology makes a real difference to products, people and the planet. And we want the world to know that. By working together with partner brands we get the message out while ensuring consumers understand why your Polygiene-treated products are the right choice. If you have any questions concerning Polygiene marketing support or want to discuss the ways Polygiene can support your team, contact us below.
AMERICAS
Bobby Howell
E: bobby.howell@polygiene.com
M: +1 604 815 7405
EMEA
Haymo Strubel
E: haymo.strubel@polygiene.com
M: +49 171 2683788
APAC
Peter Sjösten
E: peter.sjosten@polygiene.com
M: +46 70 828 44 76
HOW POLYGIENE HELPS ITS PARTNERS
AT POLYGIENE, WE HELP OUR PARTNERS LEVERAGE THE SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR SOLUTIONS BY PROVIDING MARKETING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT.
This is all part of the Polygiene package and we work with partners in the following ways to ensure consumers are aware your products feature Polygiene technology and understand the benefits of it doing so.
Labeling: Polygiene provides partners with an extensive labelbook from which you can select permanent sew-in labels and hang tags. This enables you to promote the inclusion of sustainability-focused Polygiene technology in a clear and immediate way.
POS MATERIALS
Polygiene offers point-of-sale (POS) materials to enable retail staff to clearly communicate the benefits of Polygiene technology and facilitate a better understanding among consumers.
Staff training: From printed materials, such as one-pagers and FAQ sheets, to plexi stands and bespoke in-store promotional videos, in addition to staff training and development, we work with you in the retail environment to maximize the value of Polygiene technology to your brand.
POLYGIENE SUPPORT IN PRACTICE
The previous section detailed how we can help new brand partners. Here, we highlight the work already done to help existing Polygiene partners. This is Polygiene support in practice.
PR AND SOCIAL MEDIA
We often leverage our own established and extensive PR and marketing channels to promote Polygiene-treated products, providing access to an audience with a clear interest in sustainable technology and more eco-friendly consumer products. From regular Polygiene newsletters and customer case studies to our welldeveloped social media presence, we regularly collaborate with brands to ensure they receive maximum exposure. This includes campaigns for our partners’ new collections, as well as materials for important calendar events and celebrations. We also work with our partners’ in-house and third-party PR teams to guarantee consistent value-add messaging.
Global Media Trip to Senja, Norway
EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCES
We understand that greater public and industry awareness of Polygiene benefits those brands that incorporate our technology into their products. The more recognizable the Polygiene brand, the more effective the hangtags, labels and other marketing materials are. With this in mind, we dedicate significant resources to attending influential industry exhibitions and conferences, including the European Outdoor Summit and ISPO trade fairs, as well as consumer-facing events like the Appalachian Trail Days event in the US or The North Face Ultra-Trail Mt Fuji event in Japan.
STAFF TRAINING
Staff training has proven highly effective, enabling employees in the retail environment to talk accurately and confidently about Polygiene technology to customers.
We can offer direct in-store employee training to many brands and also work with businesses’ staff development teams, enabling retailers to deliver effective staff training for Polygiene-treated products in the future.
CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO, China - Nov 2023
FASHION WORLD TOKYO, Japan - Oct 2023
