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On Spec and In Stock Outdoor component swatches and shorts University of Georgia Licensing ‘Permanent’ Anti-microbial Treatment A researcher at the University of Georgia claims to have invented a new technology that can inexpensively render natural and synthetic materials permanently germ free, and hence odor free. The technology reportedly can be applied during the manufacturing process or at home, and it doesn’t come out in the wash. In other words, repeated applications are unnecessary to maintain effectiveness, said sources from the university The anti-microbial treatment reportedly kills a wide spectrum of bacteria, yeasts and molds that can cause disease, break down fabrics, create stains and produce odors, said Jason Locklin, inventor of the technology and an assistant professor of chemistry in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and on the Faculty of Engineering. It is available for licensing from the University of Georgia Research Foundation (UGARF). “Similar technologies are limited by cost of materials, use of noxious chemicals in the application or loss of effectiveness after a few washings,” said Gennaro Gama, UGARF senior technology manager. “Locklin’s technology uses ingeniously simple, inexpensive and scalable chemistry.” Gama said the technology is simple to apply in the manufacturing of fibers, fabrics, filters and plastics. It also can bestow antimicrobial properties on finished products, such as athletic wear and shoes, and textiles for the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Another advantage of UGARF’s technology, said Gama, “is that the permanent antimicrobial can be applied to a product at any point of the manufacturesale-use continuum. In most cases, anti-microbial technologies require blending of the treatment in the manufacturing process.” Locklin said the antimicrobial was tested against many of the pathogens common in healthcare settings, including staph, strep, E. coli, pseudomonas and acetinobacter. After just a single application, no bacterial growth was observed on the textile samples added to the culture – even after 24 hours at 37 degrees Celsius. Moreover, in testing, the treatment remained fully active after multiple hot water laundry cycles, demonstrating the antibacterial does not leach out from the textiles even under harsh conditions. Thin films of the new technology also can be used to change other surface properties of both cellulose- and polymer-based materials. “It can change a material’s optical properties – color, reflectance, absorbance and iridescence – and make it repel liquids, all without changing other properties of the material,” said Gama. A paper on the new technology was published by Locklin in a peer-reviewed journal of the American Chemical Society. CORDURA Shows Its ‘Softer Side’ Widely known for its bombproof toughness and longlasting durability, CORDURA showcases its versatility and “softer side” in a new apparel fabric line launched this fall. Available in “full dull” nylon yarn constructions 20 | InsideOutdoor | Fall 2011
that look and feel more like natural fiber based fabrics, yet still incorporate the exceptional abrasion, tensile and tear strengths the brand is popular for, COR- DURA’s new Naturalle fabric collection is ideally suited for a wide array of enduses, including performance active wear, technical outerwear and shell weight fabrics, as well as ready-to-wear apparel. With more than 30 years of trusted, rugged performance from CORDURA brand fabrics, the industry will find a comprehensive offering in the brand’s Apparel Collection, which includes a variety of nylon/cotton blends, performance knits, traditional wovens and ultralights, as well as the new COR- DURA Naturalle fabric assortment that provides a matte appearance similar to the look of cotton. CORDURA Naturalle fabrics provide stylish durability without sacrificing functionality and performance. The CORDURA Apparel Fabric Collection also features a wide selection of lightweight plain, ripstop and dobby weaves, as well as circular, flat or warp knits. What’s more, the collection also showcases two and three layer laminated fabrics, double weaves and stretch wovens and knits combined with INVISTA’s LYCRA fiber, all available with or without specialty performance finishes. Discover the highest caliber materials on the market. Schoeller Textil – Power of Innovation. Schoeller Textil USA Inc., 621 Fifth Avenue North, Suite B Seattle, WA +1 206 283 6991, www.schoeller-textiles.com scImage117,48s123,83USA231210.indd 1 Meet us at the Winter 2012 Outdoor Retailer Show Schoeller achieves exceptional quality in cooperation with our global partners by using only premium raw materials, advanced technologies, and the most modern equipment coupled with over 140 years of experience. Functional Fabrics. Innovative Textile Technologies. 04.01.2011 10:00:01 Uhr “When you say CORDURA fabrics, you think durability and all the tough end uses we are traditionally known for such as luggage, packs and gear,” said Cindy McNaull, global CORDURA brand and marketing director. “But now, Fall 2011 | InsideOutdoor | 21
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