technicalAntibacterial
antimicrobial, odour control, anti-odour treatment
Treatment or fibre that inhibits the bacterial growth responsible for unpleasant odours, reducing washing frequency.
A garment with antibacterial properties is treated with agents (such as silver salts, zinc or natural compounds) or made from fibres with intrinsic antimicrobial capabilities (Merino wool, certain technical polyesters). This inhibits the bacteria responsible for odours that develop during and after physical activity.
Sweat itself has no odour; it is bacterial decomposition that produces it. Antibacterial treatments work by preventing this microbial proliferation in the fabric. There are two approaches: chemical treatments applied to the finished fabric (effective but degrading over time with washing) and fibres with intrinsic properties such as Merino wool (durable properties linked to the protein structure of the fibre). Across garments and accessories in prolonged contact with the skin — sweatbands in caps, beanies, neck warmers and technical apparel — the antibacterial claim is particularly relevant. Not to be confused with anti-mould treatment (antifungal).
Products with Antibacterial
Technical sheets of models that use this feature
Atlantis HeadwearIl bucket hat tecnico in nylon riciclato — compatto, idrorepellente senza PFC e con parasudore Dry-Tech antibatterico.
Atlantis HeadwearIl baseball cap tecnico che tiene l'acqua fuori — ripstop waterproof e cuciture termosaldate.
Atlantis HeadwearIl beanie sottile in lana Merino riciclata per chi cerca performance e comfort anche sotto il casco.
Atlantis HeadwearLo scaldacollo in lana Merino riciclata — leggero, termoregolante, antibatterico per natura.