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As per US CDC, wearing PPE can often increase one’s risk for heat-related illnesses because:

• PPE reduces the body’s normal way of getting rid of heat by sweating and other means
• It holds excess heat and moisture inside, making the worker’s body even hotter

The garments that frontline workers wear beneath such Disposable PPE can also be a contributing factor to such heat-related illnesses. Since transfer of perspiration from the skin to the atmosphere regulates the body temperature and maintains heat balance, when the garments layered beneath such PPE dry faster, heat is reduced within the body. However, sweat-soaked garments beneath PPE act like an insulation barrier and cause a higher body temperature, that can further increase chances of heat stress.

Thermaissance Antimicrobial Moisture Wicking Scrubs can prove to be a lifesaver to such frontline workers who are struggling with excessive sweating and resulting heat-related illness. When worn beneath the Disposable PPE, Thermaissance Scrubs not only protects against various viruses, bacteria and fungi, but also helps the frontline worker stay dry and comfortable throughout their shift.

A recently conducted study investigated the microbial growth on various textiles (polyester, cotton and Thermaissance Moisture Wicking textiles). Cotton and polyester are commonly used fabrics in medical textiles, particularly scrubs. In this study, various t-shirts made using polyester, cotton and Thermaissance fabric, were used by a healthy individual during an extensive badminton session. Such t-shirts were collected and submitted to a NABL Laboratory (ISO 17025 certified) in Mumbai, India to conduct the bioburden analysis. The hypothesis was that if the t-shirts (worn during an intensive badminton session inducing sweat) are sweaty and wet, it will have a higher bacterial and fungal growth.

Following are the results of the analysis of Thermaissance Moisture Wicking T-shirt v/s a reputed sports brand’s polyester t-shirt:

Thermaissance’s Moisture Wicking Antimicrobial Textiles are over 3400 times more effective in sweat management, and resulting bacterial growth compared to polyester textiles.

Following are the results of the analysis of Thermaissance Moisture Wicking t-shirt v/s a reputed sports brand’s Cotton t-shirt:

Despite cotton’s superior sweat absorption capability, Thermaissance’s Moisture Wicking Antimicrobial Textiles are over 200 times more effective in sweat management, and resulting bacterial growth, compared to Cotton textiles.

Thus, layering with Thermaissance’s antimicrobial, moisture wicking, lightweight, and breathable Scrubs, beneath the Disposable PPE, can result in effective protection as well as super comfort throughout the day.

Following are the major benefits of Thermaissance Moisture Wicking Scrubs:

• Inactivates Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi – Thermaissance textiles have been scientifically proven to be Anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal as per independent tests conducted at ISO certified laboratories in USA and India
• Keeps the wearer cool and dry – Our moisture-wicking feature has the ability to pull sweat away from the skin to exterior of the fabric, which makes the sweat easier to evaporate. This action is done using tiny, inbuilt capillaries
• Super breathable and lightweight – Thermaissance scrubs are extremely lightweight and super breathable, providing much-needed comfort and breathability throughout the day
• pH neutral – Thermaissance Textiles have been proven to be pH neutral and do not contain any harmful chemicals. This prevents the skin rashes and irritations
• Reusable & Washable – Thermaissance’s antimicrobial finish can last for 100+ washes. No special care is required while washing the scrubs

You can know more about these scrubs on https://www.thermaissance.com/product-category/scrubs/