NanoHorizons Expands Global Distribution of its SmartSilver™ Antimicrobial Performance Brand

NanoHorizons Inc., a leader in the creation of nanoscale performance additives for textile, health care, and industrial applications, has announced that the company has appointed Toshinobu Hirohata as an authorized sales and technical support agent for the company’s antimicrobial nanosilver additives, marketed globally under the SmartSilver™ performance brand. Mr. Hirohata is based in Japan. A graduate of Osaka University of Foreign Studies (currently Osaka University), Mr. Hirohata has over 30 years of experience in the textile business with a special expertise in testing performance additives and integrating them into the fabric production process.

SmartSilver’s innovative antimicrobial additives are uniquely engineered to integrate silver nanoparticles into fibers at the molecular level, providing anti- bacterial, anti-odor protection that never wears off or washes out, lasting the life of the fabric. The nanoscale size also permits SmartSilver to work invisibly without compromising other performance attributes of the fabric. SmartSilver additives can be added at any stage of textile processing and can be applied effectively to both natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics. SmartSilver’s additives were recently approved by the International Oeko-Tex Association as having been extensively tested and determined not to be harmful to human health. SmartSilver additives are also EPA-registered for use in fibers, coatings, and polymers and have been endorsed by Australian Wool Innovation.

“SmartSilver has been proven effective, durable, and safe, and is cost effectively integrated into the manufacturing process,” says Toshinobu Hirohata. “For these reasons, there is a growing interest and demand in the Asian market to use SmartSilver for a variety of applications, including hosiery, functional garments, sports apparel, and medical textiles. I look forward to providing customers with the unique performance features of SmartSilver.”

“We are excited about our growing presence in the Asian marketplace,” states Timothy Skedzuhn, Vice President, Textile Business Unit, NanoHorizons. “We have an antimicrobial product with unmatched capabilities that is now supported by an experienced and knowledgeable representative in Toshinobu Hirohata. We believe this is a strong combination for success.”

Japanese Contact Information:

Toshinobu Hirohata
SmartSilver™ Representative
3-1, Higashi Mikurado-Cho
Yamatotakada City, Nara 635-0034
Japan

Office: 81.745.23.7737
Mobile: 81.90.4499.9006
Fax: 81.745.1903
Skype: toshhirohata
toshhirohata@nanohorizons.com