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Silver Coated Textiles
Since 2003, Carolina Silver has been consistently improving their silver coating process for fabric, yarn and fiber. Today, we offer more custom choices than any manufacturer in the United States.
New product development is one of our specialties. Choose from multiple options in coating, construction and conductivity. Determine what works best for your application, and together, we'’ll move from concept to product testing in only a few weeks.
Our team and custom facility in Maiden, North Carolina was designed to grow with our customers. Carolina Silver'’s turnkey operation includes everything needed for your next FDA, EPA and Oeko-Tex compliant product.
For both big and small opportunities, we think you'’ll appreciate our flexibility. You can create your own private label, with no long-term contract or royalty based agreement.
If you’'re looking into silver coated textiles, give Carolina Silver a call.
History & Philosophy
In 2003, several seasoned textile leaders were seeking a better way to silver coat textiles. The goal was to do it like it had never been done before – and they did it. Today Carolina Silver is on the leading edge of innovation for silver applications in fiber, fabric and yarn.
This revolutionary silver yarn process is based on proven textile approaches. All components are Berry Amendment compliant products and in-house quality certified to customer specifications. From raw staple, to finished fabrics and yarns, all materials are 100% quality control certified.
Carolina Silver created, built and invested in custom textile equipment for customer requirements, product development and to expand their continually evolving platform.
The average leadership tenure is 25 years. The manufacturing manager/owner is held in high-esteem, industry-wide for his experience, creativity & R&D innovations.
At Carolina Silver you can go from concept to product testing in a matter of weeks, for small or large volume programs.
With 99% on time delivery, you can expect fast and dependable delivery from Carolina Silver.
Facilities & Partners
The Carolina Silver facility is a custom designed operation with scaleable, state-of-the-art equipment. On site services include: wet processing, dry processing, packaging, testing, laboratory, clean room, storage and transportation services.
Proprietary machinery and a controlled manufacturing environment ensure industry-leading quality and on-time delivery. 100% of all effluents are recycled to be environmentally friendly.
Our suppliers are well-respected companies, providing Berry Amendment compliant products, approved for military applications. Raw materials for knits, woven, nonwovens, fibers and yarns are readily available.
Sales partner Unifi provides international marketing of Carolina Silver’s filament yarn product, branded as 4t7™, through an exclusive sales and marketing agreement.
Carolina Silver is centrally located between three interstates, near the Charlotte International Airport and North Carolina Textile Center.
Permanently Bonded Silver Yarns
Silver is the performance element. Named after its place on the Periodic Table of Elements, 4t7™ is a nylon yarn that has been encapsulated in pure silver, providing permanent multi-functional properties for a variety of end uses. This technical performance yarn can be knit or woven as a single silver yarn, or combined with other fibers for design and engineering flexibility.
Benefits:
• Multi-function performance yarn
• Permanent anti-microbial
• Thermally conductive, providing heat dissipating properties*
• Electrically conductive, providing anti-static properties*
• Available in fine microdeniers
• Environmentally safe
Applications:
• Active Wear
• Hosiery
• Industrial
• Medical
Disclaimer:
• Sold exclusively by Unifi, Inc.
* In appropriate fabric constructions only
• 4t7™ is a trademark of Unifi, Inc. in the U.S. and other locations
• This product does not protect the wearer from disease-causing bacterial infections
Embedded Silver Fabric
Ag3+ is available in a range of conductivity and construction options. These options include woven, nonwoven, warp knit, circular knit, stretch & non-stretch. Carolina Silver’s manufacturing process, state-of-the-art equipment and quality control program provides the most uniform coating in the industry. Each fiber of Ag3+ is encapsulated with a layer of pure silver for a consistent and optically superior final fabric.
• Anti-Fungal
• Anti-Microbial
• Consistent quality
• Electrical conductivity
• Multiple end-use applications
• Range of fabric weight
• Regulatory compliant
• Thermal conductivity
• Various coating options
• Visually pleasing
• Apparel
• Bedding
• Cable Shielding
• Conductive Fabrics
• EMI/RF Shielding
• Household Products
• Safety Clothing
• Static Management
Coated Silver Fiber
Carolina Silver has introduced a new and improved Ag3+ silver coated staple fiber. The most notable feature is ease of processing. It can be blended with other fibers used in spinning at normal machine speeds with no expected change in ends down. Ag3+ fiber can be used in blowing operations with no pre-processing and is ideal for nonwovens. The product can be engineered to various deniers and cut lengths.
• Better processing efficiencies
• Competitively priced
• Increased machine output
• Reduced waste
• Sold exclusively by Carolina Silver, LLC
• In appropriate fabric constructions only
• Ag3+ is a trademark of Carolina Silver, LLC
• The product does not protect the wearer from disease-causing bacterial infections
Carolina Silver Brand
1. Totally Different ... We at Carolina Silver have developed a revolutionary & proprietary concept based on proven textile processes. Our custom designed manufacturing and certification programs ensure delivery of top quality metalized fiber, yarns and fabrics ... We continue to deliver on time 99% of the time .
2. Compare Our Products ... Carolina Silver only uses certified components to ensure consistent results. Together we go from concept to product testing in a matter of weeks ... No matter what your application, we'll meet your specifications .
3. All You Need ... Our location in the heart of textile country provides you easy access to raw materials, three interstate highways and Charlotte International Airport. Onsite services include wet and dry processing, laboratory testing, clean room, packaging, transportation and warehousing storage ... If you're looking for everything in one place, this is it .
4. Full-Scale Operation ... Carolina Silver is the only full-service US operation manufacturing silver fabric, yarn and fiber. Our state-of-the-art facility is scaleable, ecologically friendly and geared-up for custom orders ... We will expand to meet your needs .
5. Successful Relationships ... Our partners include domestic and international companies. Unifi, Inc. is the exclusive seller of Carolina Silver yarns. Our vendors for fibers and fabrics are well-respected textile suppliers that provide us with Berry Amendment compliant components, when required ... The strength of our relationships expands your options and streamlines the innovation process .
6. Flexibility ... Carolina Silver gives you the most options in conductivity, construction, metal and coating ... With us, you can private label or use the Ag3+ brand.
7. The Right Team ... Carolina Silver's owner managers average 25 years experience in the textile and metalizing industry ... We are the right team to grow with you .
Are silver coated materials allergenic?
There are no known allergens to silver and it is completely natural. Allergic reactions to “sterling silver” are caused by metals or impurities in the alloy. Carolina Silver uses only pure 100% silver in all applications.
Is silver coating anti-microbial?
Ag3+ has a 99% kill rate within one hour of exposure, when applied directly to a burn or wound site. The Ag3+ “Silver Reservoir” is resistant to bacteria and fungus, outperforming synthetic products and all-natural compounds.
Are Silver Coated products conductive?
Ag3+ is highly conductive and can be engineered to meet specific technical applications. Uses include static electricity reduction, heat and coolness dissipation, shielding against electromagnetic interference and anti-static properties.
Is silver coating safe?
Silver is used in a variety of consumer and commercial applications. The benefits of silvers antibacterial properties have been proven by various independent sources and often published in medical journals. Carolina Silver's products are EPA® approved and our customer's medical applications are FDA® approved.
How are silver coated materials tested?
Ag3+ fiber, yarn or fabric is tested to ensure compliance with the EPA® and Oeko-Tex®. Each lot of Ag3+ is checked for variations in colors, textures and weights, for a consistent quality controlled product.
How much silver is applied to the materials?
The amount of silver can be modified to meet customer specifications but the standard Ag3+ product contains approximately 17% pure silver by weight. Other metal coatings are available including Copper, Tin, Nickel, FR, Carbon, Acrylic, Urethane and various combinations of multiple layered metal coatings. Inhibitor coatings are also available.
How long does silver coating last?
Ag3+ will last for the normal life of a garment or product. The manufacturing process permanently bonds the silver within the surface of the fiber. This process evenly distributes the active silver ions and creates a permanent layer. Ag3+ has been tested out to 50 washes with little detriment in performance.
For any additional questions contact Carolina Silver at 828-428-9918.
News from Carolina Silver
Carolina Silver has introduced a new and improved Ag3+ silver coated staple fiber. The most notable feature is ease of processing. It can be blended with other fibers and used in spinning at normal machine speeds with no expected change in ends down. Ag3+ fiber can be used in blowing operations ...
Totally Different ... We at Carolina Silver have developed a revolutionary & proprietary concept based on proven textile processes. Our custom designed manufacturing and certification programs ensure delivery of top quality metalized fiber, yarns and fabrics ... We continue to deliver on time 99% of the time.
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