NanoHorizons Receives Industry Innovation Award for SmartSilver Technology

Company Honored for Excellence in Antimicrobial Nanotechnology Innovation

Recognition validates SmartSilver’s impact on textile and healthcare industries

STATE COLLEGE, PA (June 5, 2024) - NanoHorizons, Inc., a leader in applied nanoscale materials engineering, today announced it has received a prestigious industry innovation award recognizing the company’s SmartSilver antimicrobial technology platform. The award honors NanoHorizons’ achievements in developing and commercializing nanoscale solutions that address real-world challenges in textile, healthcare, and consumer product applications.

This recognition joins previous honors including the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Excellence in Technology and Forbes/Wolfe Nanotech Report’s designation of SmartSilver-treated products among the Top 10 Nanotech Products of 2005.

Award Recognition

The industry award specifically recognizes NanoHorizons for:

Technology Innovation: Development of proprietary nanoscale engineering processes that enable permanent antimicrobial protection in diverse textile and material applications.

Commercial Impact: Successful translation of nanotechnology research into commercially viable products serving global markets across multiple industry sectors.

Manufacturing Scalability: Creation of production-ready formulations and processes that integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing infrastructure.

Market Leadership: Establishment of SmartSilver as a recognized brand for permanent anti-odor and antimicrobial protection in textiles and consumer products.

Technology Breakthrough

SmartSilver represents a significant advancement over previous antimicrobial textile treatments. Traditional approaches often suffered from limited durability, inconsistent performance, or negative impacts on fabric characteristics. SmartSilver’s nanoscale engineering solves these challenges through:

Permanent Bonding: Nanoscale silver particles form chemical bonds with fiber structures, ensuring antimicrobial performance persists throughout product lifetime rather than washing out after limited use.

Broad Compatibility: Technology works effectively across diverse substrates from natural cotton and wool to synthetic polyester, nylon, and specialty performance fibers.

Performance Preservation: Unlike some antimicrobial treatments, SmartSilver maintains fabric breathability, moisture management, stretch, and other critical performance attributes.

Manufacturing Integration: Formulations compatible with existing textile finishing equipment enable adoption without major capital investment.

Industry Impact

Since its commercial introduction, SmartSilver has been adopted by manufacturers across multiple market segments:

Performance Apparel: Leading outdoor, athletic, and active lifestyle brands have integrated SmartSilver into product lines serving consumers who demand reliable odor protection.

Healthcare: Medical textile manufacturers utilize SmartSilver for hospital linens, healthcare worker apparel, and clinical products where infection control is critical.

Consumer Products: Diverse applications from footwear to home textiles benefit from SmartSilver’s permanent antimicrobial protection.

Military and Professional: Tactical gear and protective equipment manufacturers leverage SmartSilver for applications requiring extended wear between launderings.

Company Response

“We are honored to receive this recognition for SmartSilver technology,” said a NanoHorizons spokesperson. “This award validates our approach of focusing on practical solutions to real-world challenges through rigorous nanoscale engineering. Our team’s dedication to developing commercially viable nanotechnology has enabled manufacturers across multiple industries to deliver superior products to their customers.”

The award also recognizes NanoHorizons’ commitment to responsible nanotechnology development, including comprehensive safety testing and transparent communication about technology benefits and limitations.

Continued Innovation

While celebrating this recognition, NanoHorizons continues advancing its technology platform. Current development initiatives include:

Market Position

The award strengthens NanoHorizons’ position as a trusted partner for manufacturers seeking proven antimicrobial technology. Independent validation through industry recognition provides additional credibility supporting commercial discussions and partnership development.

“Industry recognition matters because it represents peer validation of our technology’s value and impact,” noted a company representative. “Manufacturers considering antimicrobial solutions can reference this recognition as part of their evaluation process, knowing that SmartSilver has been objectively assessed by industry experts.”

Technology Accessibility

Despite its technological sophistication, SmartSilver remains accessible to manufacturers of all sizes. NanoHorizons provides comprehensive support including:

This commitment to partnership has enabled successful SmartSilver implementations ranging from small specialty manufacturers to global textile producers.

SmartSilver Technology

SmartSilver, the smarter anti-odor and antimicrobial answer, is engineered at the nanoscale to impart permanent anti-odor and antimicrobial properties to natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics. The technology delivers the antimicrobial power of pure silver without requiring manufacturers to compromise on fabric performance, manufacturing efficiency, or cost effectiveness.

SmartSilver additives integrate seamlessly with existing textile manufacturing processes, enabling even dispersion and permanent bonding with diverse fiber structures from natural fibers to advanced synthetic polymers.

About NanoHorizons, Inc.

NanoHorizons is a custom nanoscale materials engineering company dedicated to solving real-world challenges through innovative nanotechnology. The company’s SmartSilver brand is recognized worldwide as a leader in providing permanent anti-odor and antimicrobial protection to natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics. SmartSilver additives, along with NanoHorizons’ other technologies, deliver measurable value in industries ranging from performance apparel to medical instrumentation. To learn more about NanoHorizons, visit www.nanohorizons.com.

For insights on nanotechnology commercialization, see the National Nanotechnology Initiative and Nanotech Business Journal.

Media Contact: NanoHorizons, Inc. Business Development info@nanohorizons.com www.nanohorizons.com