22 Dec 2020

Acteev press package

Ascend Performance Materials press package of Acteev with the most recent updates.

Press Releases

Ascend announces alliance with The S Group to commercialize Acteev Protect^™ yarns and fabrics

Ascend Performance Materials has announced a commercial agreement with The S Group, a globally recognized provider of apparel design, development and manufacturing. The alliance will focus on commercialization of Acteev Protect^™ antimicrobial yarns, fibers and fabrics, offering customers full-scale supply chain service from garment design to delivery.

Acteev Protect^™ a finalist for Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

Ascend Performance Materials’ Acteev Protect™ has been named a finalist for Outdoor Retailer’s 2021 Innovation Awards. The antimicrobial odor-resisting fabric was selected to advance to the final round based on its design, functionality and impact.

Ascend announces medical advisory board for Acteev^™ technology

Ascend Performance Materials has appointed a medical advisory board to provide counsel on its Acteev™ technology platform.

Reader enquiries

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Notes for editors

About Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials is a global premium provider of high-quality plastics, fibers and chemicals and is the world’s largest integrated producer of PA66 resin. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Ascend has nine global locations, including five fully-integrated manufacturing facilities located in the southeastern United States and an engineering plastics compounding facility in Europe, all dedicated to the innovation and safe production of nylon 6,6. With three of the world’s largest chemical processing facilities, Ascend’s materials form the building blocks for products used in everyday applications from apparel to airbags, cable ties to circuit boards and carpets to car parts. Ascend’s 2,500-person global workforce is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve and leading the development of nylon 6,6 solutions that inspire everyone, everywhere, every day.

Together, we’re making a difference.
Together, we’re inspiring everyday.

More information about Ascend can be found at www.ascendmaterials.com.

About Acteev

- Tests show >99% antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal efficacy
- EPA-registered zinc ions embedded in the polymer
- Hygroscopic nylon 6,6 fabric attracts moisture, which activates the zinc ions
- Not a topical treatment or coating
- Not dependent on silver, copper
- Proven efficacy in many end forms:

Knit and woven fabrics for consumer textiles, upholstery, uniforms, face masks
Nanofiber, meltblown and spunbond nonwovens for filtration
Fibers for carpets
Engineered plastics for high-touch surfaces

DISCLAIMER: Acteev™ technology has been shown in laboratory tests to destroy SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and other pathogens including H1N1, coronavirus 229E and Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as staphylococcus and E. coli. All data presented on this page comes from testing performed by independent third-party laboratories following the protocols of ISO, ASTM or other international standards organizations. Not all claims are permitted in all jurisdictions, including in the United States. Some device designs currently under review with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — submission number K201714. Ascend has more than 15 patent families pending on Acteev technology.

Disclaimer

Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter “Information”) are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date hereof, Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC makes no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. The full disclaimer of warranty and liability can be found at ascendmaterials.com/disclaimer.