Microban Collaborates with Oakley to Offer Outdoor Performance Sandals with Antimicrobial Protection
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. -- Microban International Ltd., the global leader in antimicrobial product protection, today announced a collaboration with Oakley, Inc., a global leader in sport performance optics, to offer an enhanced line of outdoor performance sandals with Microban(R) antimicrobial protection. Infused into the foot bed during the manufacturing process, Microban(R) antimicrobial technology fights the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria and fungus, creating cleaner, fresher smelling footwear, a key benefit to outdoor enthusiasts.
"We are very pleased to add Oakley to our growing list of footwear and apparel industry partners," says David Meyers, Microban CEO. "This partnership reinforces our leadership position in built-in antimicrobial product protection and affirms our commitment to providing effective and safe solutions to manufacturers seeking to provide their customers with the added benefits of Microban(R) antimicrobial technology in their active wear."
"Microban(R) antimicrobial technology offers a compelling advantage for our outdoor performance sandal line and enhances Oakley's commitment to offer the latest technical product innovations to our customers," commented Oakley, Inc. business unit manager Scott Betty.
Initial product introductions are expected to launch this fall, with additional Oakley branded footwear products featuring Microban(R) antimicrobial protection coming in spring 2008.
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