Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

These are typical questions asked by companies who are considering the use of Ultra-Fresh. Please click on any of the following questions in order to view the corresponding answer given in a general scope. Specific answers, relating to a particular application or type of treated product are not addressed by this web site. To discuss your specific application, please contact TRA or your local distributor.

  1. Does soap or detergent affect the Ultra-Fresh treatment?
  2. Does bleach affect the Ultra-Fresh treatment?
  3. Does dry cleaning affect the Ultra-Fresh treatment?

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Does soap or detergent affect the Ultra-Fresh treatment?

Fabrics are protected against microbiological growth even after multiple home launderings. Ultra-Fresh protection will last for the useful life of the garment. However, each washing will abrade the fibres in the fabric, slowly lowering the quality of the garment. As the Ultra-Fresh is bound to the fibres, its effectiveness will also decrease as the fibres are damaged.

Does bleach affect the Ultra-Fresh treatment?

Chlorine bleach has a damaging effect on most fibres and reduces the lifetime of most fabrics. For this reason, it is usually not recommended. For this same reason, the durability of the Ultra-Fresh treatment after chlorine bleach washing will also be reduced. The Ultra-Fresh treatment will still be effective after multiple washings, but the number of washes through which the treatments last may be reduced.

Does dry cleaning affect the Ultra-Fresh treatment?

Testing in the TRA laboratories has shown that dry cleaning has no effect on the Ultra-Fresh treatment.

Ultra-Fresh products are sold globally, but not all the information on this web site may apply in all countries. Local legal requirements may limit which Ultra-Fresh products are available, how they may be used and what claims may be made for our products and for treated articles. If you have questions about requirements in your country or in the countries where your treated articles may be sold please contact Thomson Research Associates for assistance. Ultra-Fresh products should be distributed, sold and used only in accordance with government regulations and the specifications on their labels.