Mitsui USA and PurThread Enter into Distribution Agreement for PurThread's Technology in Japan

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Research Triangle Park, N.C –Tuesday, February 27, 2018 – Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. (“Mitsui USA”) and PurThread Technologies, Inc. (“PurThread”) have entered into a distributorship agreement for Mitsui USA to bring PurThread’s patented permanent antimicrobial fibers and yarns to textiles and soft goods across Mitsui & Co.’s  vast production and distribution networks in Japan.

Amidst growing global health concerns, consumers and businesses alike are seeking solutions to reduce their exposure to pathogens that can cause odor and potential illness.  Developed with manufacturers and product designers in mind, PurThread’s innovative fibers and yarns embed pure, natural silver salts to enhance its partners’ products with unsurpassed antimicrobial capability, durability, and freshness without any special handling requirements.  Mitsui’s commitment to the development and market introduction of state of the art technologies in functional textiles creates a strong foundation from which its collaboration with PurThread is built.

“We are extremely pleased to have entered into an agreement with such a highly esteemed global company, whose broad interests span across many sectors where PurThread offers significant benefits.  Sectors such as healthcare, apparel and home goods are all areas where PurThread’s proven technology provides permanent antimicrobial fabric protection,” said Lisa Grimes, President & CEO of PurThread Technologies. “We highly respect Mitsui & Co. for the diligence, research, and testing they have invested which has led to this agreement, and we look forward to working together to bring superior antimicrobial protection to every sector in Japan.”

Yasunori Kondo, General Manager of Mitsui USA’s Lifestyle Business Department, said: “We are delighted to be collaborating with PurThread on the development and marketing of products using their advanced antimicrobial technology in the Japanese market.  With Mitsui’s extensive network in the high functional textile industry, we are confident our synergies will have a great impact.”

About PurThread

PurThread Technologies, Inc. protects fabrics by embedding EPA-registered silver salts into yarns, making them permanently antimicrobial. PurThread yarns protect fabrics from the effects of microbial contamination and reduce odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus – for the life of the product. A wide range of consumer, industrial and healthcare textiles benefit from incorporating PurThread, including bed linens, scrubs, uniforms, active wear and other apparel. PurThread fibers and yarns are 100% Made in the USA. For more information, visit www.purthread.com.

About Mitsui USA

With a long history in the United States, Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. (“Mitsui USA”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the most diversified and comprehensive trading, investment, and service enterprises in the world. Mitsui & Co., Ltd. pursues “360° business innovation” that ranges from product sales, worldwide logistics and financing, through to the development of major international infrastructure and other projects. More information about Mitsui USA may be found at www.mitsui.com/us.

 

Cotton Incorporated and PurThread Technologies Announce Collaboration

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PurThread Technologies is pleased to announce our new collaboration with Cotton Incorporated.  This collaboration has been forged through significant product development and rigorous testing.  The validation of PurThread by such a highly regarded organization as Cotton Incorporated confirms the value we bring to the anti-odor market.  Think BIG, folks:  More is coming! 

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Kleen Fabrics Partners with PurThread To Provide Permanent Protection Against Odor and Bacteria in Apparel Line for Men and Women

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PALO ALTO, CA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 22, 2015

Kleen Fabrics, a new Silicon Valley-based athletic apparel company, announces a partnership with PurThread Technologies Inc., maker of next generation antimicrobial fibers and yarns, to provide permanent protection against odor and bacteria in Kleen Fabrics’ patented Kleen Silver line of activewear.

“Kleen Fabrics aims to provide the highest performing gear to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, medical professionals, and savvy millennials. People today are looking for their clothing to do more for them and to take them from the gym, to work, and everywhere in between,” said Sassan Golafshan, founder and CEO of Kleen Fabrics. “In developing Kleen Silver for those individuals, we conducted extensive research and testing and found PurThread to be the most powerful and durable antimicrobial, anti-odor technology available worldwide.”

The foundation of this partnership is PurThread’s silver-embedded yarn which, in a recent study by the University of Arizona, was shown to kill 99.99 percent of salmonella and other bacteria on its surface within two hours of contact. The silver, a safe, non-nano, ionic silver salt, is EPA registered, and will power Kleen Silver products with unprecedented technology that kills odor-causing bacteria on contact.

PurThread is the first to embed silver into the fiber itself before it is spun into yarn and woven into fabrics. This novel technology yields Kleen Silver intrinsic antimicrobial benefits that don’t wash off or wear away for the life of the fabric and don’t change the fabric’s physical characteristics, making Kleen Silver the most effective product of its kind on the market.

“We are excited to join with Kleen Fabrics to provide their customers a truly effective and lasting anti-odor solution that is as low maintenance as it is high performance,” said Lisa Grimes, CEO of PurThread. “The advanced PurThread technology allows customers to wear Kleen Silver apparel longer while washing it less.”

About Kleen Fabrics
Kleen Fabrics' new line of active wear for men and women provides unprecedented protection against odor causing bacteria. The patented Kleen Silver powered by PurThread technology has made Kleen Fabrics a global leader in smart fabrics. As the only apparel line guaranteed to eliminate bacteria for the lifetime of the product, Kleen Silver apparel is sought-after by athletes, medical professionals, and savvy millennials worldwide. Designed in the heart of Silicon Valley by a dedicated team of fitness enthusiasts, Kleen Fabrics is proud to be 100% made in the USA. For more information, visit http://www.kleenfabrics.com.

About PurThread
PurThread Technologies Inc. embeds powerful EPA-registered silver into the core of fiber to offer partners unmatched antimicrobial protection with enhanced performance for their textile products. PurThread yarns intrinsically protect fabrics from the effects of microbial contamination and reduce odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus. PurThread protects a wide range of consumer, industrial and healthcare products from privacy curtains, scrubs and lab coats, to freshness products, such as performance athletic wear, socks and gear for emergency first responders and the military. The EPA has not yet reviewed any public health claims for PurThread. PurThread yarns are 100% Made in the USA. For more information, visit http://www.purthread.com.

PurThread Technologies Partners with Beacon Linens to Provide Durable Antimicrobial Protection to Healthcare and Household Bed Linens

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Partnering with PurThread is the obvious next step for us, as we look to create linens that work harder to make our customers’ lives easier. The high performance and durability of PurThread’s antimicrobial protection will add another valuable and hard-working feature to our linen lines for healthcare and for the home,” said Tedd Smith, President of Beacon Linens.
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PurThread Technologies, Inc., maker of next generation antimicrobial fibers and yarns, announces a partnership with Burlington, a global diversified provider of textile solutions across performance and specialty apparel fabrics, active wear, advanced uniform fabrics, and technical fabrics, to provide antimicrobial and anti-odor protection to the global healthcare, industrial, and apparel markets.

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Award-winning life science and high-performance textile company PurThread Technologies today announced that it has closed an equity round totaling just over $7 million. The investment was led by PurThread Board Chair, Richard S. Bodman, with a select group of experienced investors who share the company’s passion for reducing bioburden in the hospital environment. Funding will be put toward the growth, research and development of PurThread’s technologies.

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