Quick-Med Technologies, a life sciences company that is developing innovative technologies for the healthcare and consumer markets, has signed a licence for a range of products and fields of use with Polartec LLC, a premium producer of textile solutions.

"We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with such a strongly positioned and technologically advanced partner as Polartec, whose leadership and innovation in performance textiles is recognised worldwide. Our Stay Fresh technology can permit Polartec to unlock added value in their product offerings, as well as access entire new segments with their performance fabrics, and strong network of industrial partners," said Bernd Liesenfeld, Quick-Med's President.

Stay Fresh

Stay Fresh is Quick-Med's latest technology platform, based on hydrogen peroxide, a well known consumer antimicrobial product that is commonly used in households for disinfecting cuts, scrapes, and toothbrushes.

Hydrogen peroxide is also produced by human cells to combat invasive bacteria, and is a naturally occurring preservative component of milk and honey. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered Stay Fresh to be utilised to protect a broad selection of treated goods for consumer use, including textiles, decorative fabrics, and functional fabrics such as filters and carpets. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also granted clearance to market an antibacterial medical textile based on Stay Fresh Technology.

According to Quick-Med, the Stay Fresh technology offerings are expanding continuously, with the development of additional applications including antimicrobial surface treatments, and superabsorbent antimicrobial powders to complement the range of products that are already cleared for consumer use under EPA or FDA jurisdiction.

Quick-Med Technologies

Quick-Med is developing proprietary, broad-based technologies for the consumer and healthcare markets. The company's NIMBUS technology is the first FDA-cleared, non-leaching antimicrobial technology available in a wound dressing.

Its Stay Fresh technology is said to provide highly durable antimicrobial protection for apparel and other textile applications. Quick-Med develops antimicrobial technologies to promote public health, safety and comfort.

Polartec, LLC

Since inventing modern synthetic fleece in 1981, the engineers at Polartec have continued to push the limits of fabric technology.

Today, Polartec supplies the world with the advanced fabric innovations. Its products range from advanced lightweight wicking fabric, to insulation and weather protection textiles and are utilised by leading apparel brands, the US military and other global militaries, flame resistance, work wear, and contract upholstery markets.

www.polartec.com

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