BACTERIOSTATIC YARN - Q-SKIN® BY FULGAR

What is Q-SKIN®?
Q-SKIN® is a Nylon 6.6 fiber that incorporates a bacteriostatic agent that helps reduce the formation of odor-causing bacteria.

What is Q-SKIN® made of?
Q-SKIN® is made of Nylon 6.6 enhanced with special additives based on silver ions.

How does Q-SKIN® work?
Bacteria have a negative charge (-) while silver ions are positive (+). This mechanism allows the silver ions to reduce excess bacterial flora. The bacteriostatic activity of Q-SKIN® by Fulgar is concentrated on the surface of the fabric.

Does Q-SKIN® have a sustainable process?
Yes, the Q-SKIN® fiber is made in Italy, at the Fulgar Spa plants based in Castel Goffredo, respecting the strictest sustainability standards.

Is Q-SKIN® certified?
Yes, Q-SKIN® fiber is certified according to DIN ISO 20743: 10-2007 and JIS L 1902/02 standards. Q-SKIN® by Fulgar also meets OEKO TEX STD CLASS I appendix 6 standards.

Does Q-SKIN® use nanoparticles?
No, the Q-SKIN® fiber does not contain nanoparticles in fact their size is greater than 0.1 micrometres.

How is it indicated on the pack label or press releases?
Q-SKIN® falls under the Polyamide (PA) product class. On the packaging or on any informative material, if you wish, you can mention the bacteriostatic characteristic of Q-SKIN® and/or the performances. It is necessary to indicate the % and the commercial name of the product. eg. This garment contains Q-SKIN® fiber - The fabric contains Fulgar's Q-SKIN® fiber

Are there any specifications for using the logo?

Yes, there are specifics. The use of the logo is regulated through the specific request form.

Are there tags?

Yes, it is possible to request tags using the trademark use request form.