New Antibacterial Skyns technology hits the beat
South West based RTG, a world-wide specialist in textile and contract manufacturing, is having its latest innovative
Skyns fabric technology tested in the field, with favourable results that won’t cause a stink. Police forces across the UK have been cladding their Bobbies on the beat with RTG’s new, high performance, antibacterial, Coolskyn Plus clothing in a bid to eliminate sweaty pongs and nasty whiffs from the frontline.
Earlier this year, over 3,000 officers from the Wiltshire and South Yorkshire police force dumped their traditional white polycotton shirts and ties for RTG’s more practical, breathable and lightweight Coolskyn working wardrobe. RTG has now knitted a silver based, natural solution into its Coolskyn yarn which prevents micro-organisms multiplying on the textile surface. The result, Coolskyn Plus, retains the stay dry technology of Coolskyn but also tackles bacterial growth at source to prevent uniforms from spreading infections, cross-contaminating and ageing prematurely. The silver ions also protect garments against ugly stains and unpleasant smells to ensure long lasting durability and freshness.
"Workers with demanding and physical roles need clothes that regulate body climate and break boundaries when the heat is on without attacking the PH balance of the skin," says Marcus Aldred, Production & Development Director, RTG. "Coolskyn Plus can’t stop the sweat but it prevents garments reeking because of it," he adds.
"Comfortable to wear and surpassing the demands of modern policing, the stats. of Coolskyn Plus are very impressive," says Marcus. "The ultimate workhorse, it ensures uniforms always communicate a crisp, professional image and remain hygienically clean. This in itself has major repercussions for the health and catering industry too," adds Marcus.
Demonstrating ultra rapid moisture transfer, pill resistance and dimensional stability, Coolskyn Plus is an antimicrobial 100% wicking fabric which wicks sweat away from the skin to the fabric surface where it can evaporate, eliminating coldness and ‘skin cling’. On contact with perspiration, the embedded silver ions with their anti bacterial properties get to work. They’re released from within the Coolskyn Plus fabric, suppress the bacterial growth responsible for bad smells (Staphylococcus Aureus) and provide 99.9% protection against major health hazardous micro-organisms. These include MRSA, E-Coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Legionelle pneumoniae and Corynebacterium spp.
Plymouth based RTG, which is jointly owned by new product development director Marcus Aldred and commercial director Andy Drake is a dynamic and entrepreneurial business, with innovation at its helm. Its Skyns performance clothing range is built on a revolutionary material, manufactured right down to the weave in RTG’s own factory and knitting facility, enabling low costs and high quality.
Over the last 18 years, RTG has designed, supplied and manufactured branded clothing and merchandise for some of the biggest brands in the world. During that time it has developed an impressive portfolio which is currently serviced by over 500 employees, and is a preferred partner to the likes of Emirates, Mark Warner, ScrewFix, Virgin and Barbour.
RTG's Skyns Clothing range includes Coolskyn Plus, Coolskyn, BrightSkyn, and Thermoskyn. Coolskyn is a high performance 100% polyester fabric that maintains body climate to keep the wearer dry, cool and comfortable. Brightskyn provides a high visibility option in 3 different fabric weights and Thermoskyn harnesses the power of nanotechnology, controlling body climate and boasting superior stain, water and oil resistant properties.
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