MARKHAM, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 23, 2024 / iFabric Corp. ("iFabric" or the "Company") (TSX:IFA)(OTCQX:IFABF), a leading provider of innovative apparel and textile technologies, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary company, Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc. ("IFTNA"), has received United States Environmental Agency ("EPA") registrations for two of its latest antimicrobial textile innovations. This significant milestone underscores iFabric's commitment to providing groundbreaking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers and addressing emerging challenges in the field of antimicrobial protection.
Among the technologies, granted registration is bioFRESH, our revolutionary bio-based antimicrobial technology. "As the sustainability landscape continues to evolve, bioFRESH offers a large-scale opportunity to advance environmental stewardship while maintaining superior performance in antimicrobial protection," stated Giancarlo Beevis, President and Chief Executive Officer of IFTNA. "bioFRESH provides an effective and eco-friendly solution for a wide range of applications, from textiles to healthcare facilities and beyond," continued Mr. Beevis.
"In addition to bioFRESH, I am excited to introduce PROTX2 S, our new hydrothermal mineral-based antimicrobial technology. This innovative addition expands our product portfolio, offering customers a greater selection of antimicrobial solutions to meet their specific needs," continued Mr. Beevis.
"The US EPA registrations of our latest antimicrobial technologies are a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence. We are proud to offer bioFRESH and PROTX2 S to our customers, which will provide them with even more options to protect their environments. With these advancements, IFTNA remains at the forefront of antimicrobial innovation, empowering customers across multiple industries to offer products that are effective against microbial threats," concluded Mr. Beevis.
About iFabric Corp:
Headquartered in Markham, Ontario, iFabric, www.ifabriccorp.com, is listed on the TSX and, currently has 30.3 million shares issued and outstanding. Its two strategic divisions offer a variety of products and services through wholly-owned subsidiaries, namely, Intelligent Fabric Technologies (North America) Inc. ("IFTNA") and Coconut Grove Pads Inc. ("Coconut Grove").
IFTNA is focused on development and sale of high-performance sports apparel, medical protective apparel, consumer protective apparel, and proprietary treatments that provide "intelligent" properties to fabrics, foams, plastics, and numerous other surfaces, thereby improving the safety and well-being of the user. Such intelligent properties include antiviral and antibacterial characteristics, water-repellence and UV protection, among others.
Coconut Grove, operating as Coconut Grove Intimates, is a designer, manufacturer, distributor, licensor and licensee of ladies' intimate apparel products and accessories.
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