Stink Test: ‘Polygiene’ T-Shirt Test
A Scandinavian company called Polygiene makes anti-stink treatment for synthetic fibers that it claims is environmentally friendly and effective. To test it out, last month I pitched a sweat-soaked, Polygine-treated shirt in my manky gym bag. If it isn’t effective, we would soon find out. Sweat doesn’t stink. It’s the odor-causing bacteria that does. The microorganisms hole up between the fibers of our clothes while moisture is wicked away. Add oils and dirt, fabric softeners and detergents, and workout clothes become a house of funk where bacteria can “reek” their havoc. The