Burlington Partners with PurThread Technologies to Provide Embedded Antimicrobial Protection to Fabrics

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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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Kodak and PurThread Collaborate on Antimicrobial Technology for Textiles

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PurThread has obtained a globally exclusive agreement to embed Kodak’s antimicrobial agent into textile materials. PurThread’s 2013 TechAmerica Award-winning process embeds Kodak’s antimicrobial agent into synthetic fibers, before the fiber is spun into yarn and woven into fabric, ensuring that the antimicrobial effects of the fabric are uniform and constant throughout the life of the product. This proprietary antimicrobial technology is derived from Kodak’s longtime expertise related to the production of photosensitive materials for use in the production of photographic products.

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