Polygiene Freshness Brochure 2026 - US

HOW POLYGIENE ADDS VALUE TO YOUR BRAND With our industry-leading textile treatments, fabrics stay fresh and last longer.

POLYGIENE GIVES PRODUCTS SUPERPOWERS Polygiene® enhances textile performance and enriches functionality – equipping fabrics with everything from fresher-for-longer odor control to advanced cooling capabilities. Our technologies improve product feel, comfort, and durability, helping people to go further, explore more, and enjoy greater confidence.

Crucially, our innovations aren’t surface-deep or superficial. They’re built into materials, rather than added on top. This ensures Polygiene® technologies deliver long-term performance – whether it’s odor resistance that allows you to Wear More. Wash Less, or cooling comfort that helps you stay focused and fresh in all conditions.

Organized into two categories – FRESHNESS and SMART – our solutions deliver both everyday benefits and high-performance enhancements. Many of our technologies also help reduce resource use associated with product maintenance and extend product lifespan, adding considerable value. And with our best-inclass co-branding expertise, we help our partners communicate that value clearly and powerfully to their customers.

This is more than innovation. It’s our way of helping the textiles sector tackle two critical sustainability challenges – overconsumption and waste. By helping people get more from every product and facilitating the transition from short-life consumables to long-life durables, we support our mission - For Mindful Living and contribute to a more responsible future.

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 sportswear, underwear, outdoor, and workwear 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 Freshness solutions tackle the root causes of odor in textiles, keeping fabrics fresher for longer.

ENHANCES TEXTILE PERFORMANCE Whether it’s office wear, gym wear or hiking gear, Polygiene powers textiles that deliver more for users.

WEAR MORE, WASH LESS Reduced odor means you can wash textiles less frequently, saving water and energy.

COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE Protected by Polygiene technology, fresherfor-longer textiles improve user comfort and confidence.

PROTECTS AGAINST ODORS FOR LONG-LASTING FRESHNESS Polygiene Freshness technologies provide highly effective odor control in two main ways.

Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0 is an odor capture technology that absorbs and binds to odorous molecules, preventing their release. This keeps garments smelling fresher for longer without impacting fabric comfort, appearance, or breathability.

Polygiene StayFresh is an antimicrobial odor control technology that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria on textiles. As bacteria produce unpleasant smells as part of their metabolic process, preventing microbial growth keeps textiles smell-free for longer.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ODOR CONTROL Provides long-lasting, 24/7 odor protection for fresher-smelling textiles that can be worn more between washes.

NO HEAVY METALS OR PFAS Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0 contains no heavy metals, PFAs, or nanotechnology.

EXCELLENT MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY Captures odors in a wide variety of materials, including 100% polyester, blends, cellulosics, nylon, and natural fibers.

OPTIMIZED FOR EASY APPLICATION Designed for easy integration into standard textile finishing processes, including padding and exhaust application.

THE BENEFITS FRESHER BETWEEN WASHES By keeping unpleasant smells at bay, Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0 enhances user comfort and confidence.

MAKING MAINTENANCE EASIER Fresher-smelling fabrics don’t need frequent washing, reducing water, energy, and detergent consumption.

LONGER-LASTING TEXTILES By reducing exposure to the wear and tear of washing machines, the technology extends a product’s expected lifespan.

FROM CONSUMABLES TO DURABLES Longer-lasting textiles help brands and users transition away from short-life consumables and toward long-life durables.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0 is a powerful odor capture technology that absorbs and binds odorous molecules, preventing their release and keeping textiles fresher for longer.

It contains no heavy metals, PFAs, or nanotechnology, and is engineered to provide effective, long-lasting protection for a wide range of fabrics, including traditionally challenging materials, such as 100% polyester.

Modern textiles, particularly synthetics, tend to trap odor molecules during wear.

These molecules result in garments that quickly start to smell and require more frequent washing. By capturing these molecules and preventing their release, Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0 reduces smells and enables extended wear between washes.

Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0 does not impact the comfort, appearance, or breathability of the textile itself, making it a versatile and effective solution for manufacturers looking to improve fabric performance without compromising other qualities.

The technology is optimized for easy integration into standard textile finishing processes, including padding and exhaust application, allowing for disruption-free adoption.

Complies with the following certifications

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 prevent the bacteria responsible for bad smells from multiplying, stopping odor in its tracks. This advanced antimicrobial solution is integrated into the fabric to provide around-the-clock protection and built-in freshness.

And because it’s added during the finishing stage, the application requires no additional energy or water, minimizing environmental impact during manufacture.

SUSTAINABILITY BUILT-IN Our industry-leading antimicrobial technology inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, so garments need less washing, saving users water, energy, and money. It also limits exposure to the wear and tear of machine washing, resulting in longer-lasting products and helping users and brands transition from short-life consumables to long-life durables.

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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, so they require less washing and last longer. Extending a product’s expected lifespan reduces its environmental footprint significantly and results in a more sustainable product.

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Can Polygiene StayFresh be used with other Polygiene technologies?

Yes. Polygiene StayFresh works effectively with both Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0, which targets environmental odors, and Polygiene StayCool, which provides moisture-activated cooling.

Combined, they ensure products are even fresher, more comfortable, and longerlasting.

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 an industryleading, non-metal odor control technology that keeps textiles fresher for longer by preventing the growth of odor-causing bacteria. It enhances user comfort while reducing the need for frequent washing, so less water, energy, and detergent are required to maintain the product over its lifespan.

The technology is invisible to the eye and easily integrated into textile finishing processes, enabling brands to build long-lasting freshness into the fabric of products.

NON-METAL TECHNOLOGY

GARMENTS LAST LONGER

Polygiene StayFreshQ is based on silane-quats, which is used in medical and industrial applications.

It inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria on fabrics, thereby reducing the need to wash garments frequently.

EXTENDS TEXTILE LIFESPAN

ENABLES TEXTILE RECYCLING

Suitable for most types of fibers, including those used in direct and permanent contact with skin.

Polygiene StayFreshQ treated textiles can be effectively recycled together with other textiles.

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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.

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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.

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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 we believe true comfort comes from feeling cool, fresh, and confident, no matter the conditions. So we designed Polygiene StayCool – a cutting-edge additive technology that gives fabrics a cool-to-the-touch feel when things start to heat up.

Featuring a moisture-activated polymer matrix, StayCool reacts to sweat by lowering the temperature of treated textiles by 2 – 3°C (4.3 – 5.4°F). The solution also enhances moisture-wicking performance and improves evaporative cooling, resulting in quick-drying fabrics that feel refreshing on the skin.

Polygiene StayCool can be employed as a standalone treatment or in combination with our Freshness innovations. When used together with Polygiene OdorCrunch2.0 or Polygiene StayFresh, textiles benefit from both moisture-activated cooling and long-lasting odor control, ensuring clothes, bedding, and gear stay cool, smell fresh, and feel comfortable at all times.

STAY COOL, STAY COMFORTABLE. NO MATTER THE HEAT Ideal for activewear, everyday clothing, and

Heat and humidity shouldn’t impact your comfort or stop you from performing at your best. Whether you’re pushing your limits in the gym, midway through a busy work day, or simply trying to get a good night’s sleep, Polygiene StayCool is here to help.

COOLING SENSATION Our proven cooling technology lowers fabric temperatures by 2 – 3°C (4.3 – 5.4°F) for a refreshing, cool-to-the-touch feel.

home textiles, Polygiene StayCool produces an immediate cool-to-the-touch sensation, refreshing you when you need it most. Designed to enhance fabric performance and comfort, it’s a game-changing technology that takes your textile products to a whole new level.

MOISTURE-ACTIVATED TECHNOLOGY Cooling kicks in when you start sweating, so you benefit from a refreshing hit when you need it most.

DURABLE PERFORMANCE

ADAPTABLE TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

Proven wash durability ensures the technology delivers long-lasting cooling performance again and again.

Effective on a wide range of fabrics and applied via common finishing processes like pad-dry, exhaust, garment-dip, or spray.

Which fabrics can be

01 treated with Polygiene StayCool?

Polygiene StayCool can be integrated into a range of fabrics, including natural cellulosics (e.g., cotton), man-made cellulosics (e.g., viscose), synthetics (e.g., polyester), and recycled fibers. This ensures the technology is ideally suited to a diverse array of textile products – everything from activewear to bedding.

Is Polygiene StayCool the

02 same as reducing sweat or odor?

Polygiene StayCool cools textiles and accelerates moisture wicking and evaporation. While this can help regulate body temperature and manage sweating, the solution does not tackle odor directly unless combined with Polygiene Freshness technologies.

Will Polygiene StayCool

work if I’m not 03 still sweating heavily or if the weather is dry?

You’ll experience a refreshing sensation that intensifies with moisture. The effect is most noticeable when light sweat or humidity activates the cooling functionality.

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. Polygiene StayCool 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, Polygiene StayCool 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.

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MINDFUL LIVING® IT’S WHO WE ARE Polygiene is a global leader in performance technologies for textiles, delivering advanced solutions that keep garments and products fresher for longer. Founded in 2006, Polygiene has redefined freshness and textile performance through innovative treatments.

Through key technologies such as StayFresh, StayCool and OdorCrunch2.0, Polygiene helps brands enhance product performance, comfort, and durability. Working closely with partners across a wide range of industries, Polygiene creates tailored solutions designed to add lasting value.

Trusted by leading global brands, Polygiene continues to set new standards in freshness and smart technology, helping products stay fresh, wear better, and last longer.

WHY DO WE EXIST?

OUR MISSION

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.

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.

FOR US, MINDFUL LIVING IS WHEN: We add value to people’s lives.

We take on the responsibility.

We contribute to sustainability.

We care.

We live the Polygiene way.

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

Bridging

Revolution

Sustainability Shift

Marketing

Lifecycle

Consumers are increasingly aware and knowledgeable of sustainability issues.

A rapidly growing number of consumers say sustainability is important to them and influences purchasing decisions.

This is reflected in the success of products that leverage sustainability in marketing materials.

There is a disconnect between consumer and retail leader attitudes, resulting in an opportunity for brands willing to engage with shifting consumer attitudes.

A generational shift is occurring in which sustainability will become an even more central issue and a significant determinant in purchasing decisions.

Younger consumers understand sustainability as more than material choice. It takes a much broader approach that looks at a product’s entire lifecycle.

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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

STAFF TRAINING

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 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

PERFORMANCE DAYS Munich, Germany - March 2024

FUNCTIONAL FABRIC FAIR Portland, USA - March 2024

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