Sustainable Products

Recron^® Feel Fresh

In a hot and humid country like India, most of us yearn for a sweat-free and odour-free feeling and need clothes which are as fresh as spring. So undoubtedly textiles that inhibit the effects of sweat – bacterial growth, related smell and infestation of microbes in the fabric leading to faded colour and performance are the need of the day.

“Recron^® has found the solution to this – SILVER. Since days of yore, silver has been acknowledged as an anti-microbial element capable of preventing and even killing many types of bacteria and fungi. That is why our ancestors preferred to be served food on silver platters or even put silver coins in stored water. Hence Reliance’s R&D team came up with Recron^® Feel Fresh that has silver ions in it. This helps products made from Recron^® Feel Fresh staple fibres have permanent antimicrobial and antifungal properties.”

The process by which the product works is:

• Bacteria from sweat are single cell micro-organisms
• +ve silver ions from the Recron^® Feel Fresh yarn are released continuously
• These +ve silver ions come in contact with the bacteria on the clothes
• The ions attack and break down the bacteria cell bodies to prevent further growth of bacteria / microbes and hence avoid odour.

The main advantages of Recron^® feel fresh are:

• Permanent anti – microbial properties
• Anti –odour and anti- fungal properties
• Prevents infections in places like hospitals
• High wash durability
• Permanent effect with respect to durability of product (multiple wash, alkali reduction, dyeing and other treatment as silicon coating).
• Microbes don`t develop a resistance to silver unlike other anti – microbial agents
• Can be easily blended with cotton and viscose
• No toxic effects during production

The major applications are:

• Active wear & sportswear,
• Socks & undergarments
• School uniforms
• Sheetings, bed spreads & upholstery,
• Hospital gowns,
• Shoe liners
• Carpets
• Car seats and seat covers

Quality Certifications:

• Test JISL 1902 / ISO 20743
• Skin friendly – ISO 10993 – 10 – 2002