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Robin K. International Inc. (DBA Reolite), headquartered in Los Angeles, recently announced that it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for an antimicrobial powder formulated with dual active ingredients: Silver Ion (Ag⁺) and Zinc Ion (Zn²⁺). The company says this is a first for antimicrobial technology and will make it possible to overcome the limitations of traditional silver-only agents.
Reolite’s dual-ion technology provides durable and broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, fungi and microbes, and can be applied across multiple materials and over 2,000 product categories, the company reports.
The technology has also been recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Defense after the company donated training apparel and textile products to the U.S. Navy’s Fleet 311 and U.S. Forces Korea. Now, Reolite is extending its platform into apparel in the OEM and retail markets, initially through a partnership with Catwalk to Sidewalk Inc., a Los Angeles–based fashion manufacturer and brand.
Reolite’s antimicrobial platform has been validated through international certifications and awards worldwide, including Japan SEK Certification, for which the product demonstrated 99.99 percent antimicrobial performance in fabrics after 100 industrial washes, and the U.S. FDA Establishment & Listing Registration, use for medical gowns and hospital textiles.
Reolite is pursuing strategic investment to establish U.S.-based large-scale manufacturing while also planning an antimicrobial powder production site in Korea. Backed by the exclusivity of its EPA registration and global certifications, the company is scaling its technology to expand into over 2,000 product categories, including textiles, plastics, films, coatings, apparel and consumer goods.