Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 2nd April 2026 Issue no. 1204
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Polygiene launches OdorCrunch2.0: next-generation odour capture technology for modern textiles
Polygiene, the specialist in innovative odour control technologies for textiles, has announced the launch of OdorCrunch2.0, a next-generation odour capture technology designed to significantly reduce odours in apparel and textiles through a non-metal capture mechanism.
Building on the development of the original OdorCrunch technology, OdorCrunch2.0 delivers enhanced odour absorption performance across a wider range of fabrics, including lightweight 100% polyester, blended constructions, and natural fibres. The technology works by capturing environmental odour molecules within the textile structure, preventing them from being released during wear and helping garments stay fresher for longer.
Unlike conventional odour control solutions, OdorCrunch2.0 is heavy-metal free and uses an odour capture mechanism that retains odour molecules without compromising fabric comfort, breathability, appearance or performance.
Engineered for modern textile production environments and easily integrated into existing finishing processes, (including padding and exhaust application methods) it delivers durable odour absorption performance and has been shown to provide a high level of odour reduction in accordance with ISO 17299-3, including on lightweight 100% polyester.
In addition to performance and activewear, OdorCrunch2.0 is well suited to textile items that are not easily or frequently washed, such as garments requiring dry cleaning or specialist care. By maintaining freshness between cleaning cycles, the technology supports garment longevity due to less frequent cleaning whilst improving wearer confidence across a broader range of apparel categories.
OdorCrunch2.0 is designed to support growing sustainability expectations within the textile industry. The technology contains no heavy metals, no PFAS (Perluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and its biodegradability properties are currently under testing. By enabling garments to be worn more times between washing, it has the potential to support reductions in water and energy usage over a product's lifetime.
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