Microban International launches metal-free odour capture technology

Microban International has launched Refresh™ – its newest, patent-pending, sustainable odour capture technology that is completely metal-free.

This innovative technology is proven to reduce odours by up to 93 per cent on polyester and polyester-rich blends, even after 30 home laundering.

The patent-pending formula is designed to address the needs of both manufacturers and consumers, by providing an effective solution to tackle permastink without relying on traditional heavy metal chemistries.

Michael Ruby, President at Microban International, explained “Microban is focused on sustainable solutions, and is proud to have developed Refresh™, a more environment-friendly technology designed to combat the issue of persistent odours on clothing without using any metal-based chemistries.”

Refresh™ can be incorporated during the manufacturing processes for polyester and polyester-rich blends products as an easy-to-use and particle-free one-part liquid solution, avoiding any concerns about settlement during storage and mixing. It is fully water soluble and will not negatively impact fabric properties.

Microban International is a part of Barr Brands International (BBI) and home to well-known global brands in the antimicrobial, odour control and sanitisation markets  – Microban® and Ultra-Fresh®.

The company is headquartered in North Carolina with operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.