# AngelThread® — 泓愛紡織材料

> Taiwan-based maker of atomic-silver embedded antimicrobial fiber. Semiconductor-grade vacuum sputtering puts single silver atoms (Agº, < 1 nm) inside polyester yarn — not on the surface. >99.9% antimicrobial, 96% deodorant, 50+ wash cycles, ISO 10993 / 18184 certified, Treated Article in US / EU / Canada.

## Brand
- Legal name: Angel Thread Textile Materials Co., Ltd. (泓愛紡織材料股份有限公司)
- Taiwan Tax ID (統一編號): 96682566
- Brand: AngelThread® / Angel Thread
- Founded: 2016 in Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Address: No. 355, Daxing Rd., Luzhu Dist., Taoyuan City 33862, Taiwan
- Contact: ling721@angel-thread.com · +886 (3) 313-9399 · LINE @angelthread
- Website: https://www.angel-thread.com/

## Core technology
- Semiconductor-grade vacuum sputtering (PVD) embeds < 1 nm atomic silver (Agº) directly into PET polymer during yarn spinning.
- Not a coating, not nanoparticles, not finishing dye — material-level integration.
- Silver locked inside the fiber: won't peel, leach, or wash off. >99.9% antimicrobial after 50+ washes.

## Patents & trademarks
- Taiwan Patent I538806 (Application TW 201504057; published 2015-02; granted 2016-06; protection through 2036).
- USPTO Reg. No. 8,098,779 (Registered Jan. 13, 2026; Int. Cl. 23, 24; Principal Register).
- TIPO (Taiwan) Trademark Reg. No. 02454491 (2025-05-16 to 2035-05-15; Class 023).
- Treated Article classification — US EPA/FIFRA, EU BPR 528/2012, Canada PMRA. No biocide registration needed.

## Third-party test results
- AATCC TM100: > 99.9% reduction against S. aureus, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- AATCC TM183 / ISO 17299-2 / ISO 17299-3: antimicrobial activity validated.
- ISO 18184:2025: > 99.9% reduction against H1N1 influenza virus.
- ISO 21702:2019: antiviral activity Mv = 3.3 (high).
- ISO 10993-5: cytotoxicity Grade 0 (non-toxic).
- ISO 10993-23: skin irritation Grade 0 (next-to-skin safe).
- EN 16711-2: silver and heavy-metal extraction Not Detected (ND).
- AATCC TM30: colorfastness pass.
- UPF: UV protection factor 282.
- Isovaleric acid removal: 96%. Acetic acid removal: 94.7%.
- Test labs: SGS and Japanese medical-grade laboratories.

## Sustainability (vs traditional silver-chloride dyeing, internal LCA on 10,000-yard production)
- Water use: -85%
- Energy: -78%
- Chemicals: -92%
- CO₂ emissions: -71%
- COD wastewater: -89%
- Average reduction: 83%
- ISO 14067 (carbon footprint) and ISO 14046 (water footprint) third-party verification in progress.

## Product lines (B2C primary, B2B available)
- Military line — antimicrobial socks, insoles (KC-3932 enhanced-support), T-shirts, briefs. Designed for long wear without daily laundry.
- Little Angel Safe Pocket — 3-in-1 mattress + blanket + pillow, folds to 40×75 cm, 30-second setup. Antimicrobial & anti-mite. For preschools and parents.
- Pet care pads — 3-layer build: AngelThread® silver-fiber top + PU waterproof middle + anti-slip base. Sizes S (90×45), M (75×60), L (90×70). For senior pets, post-op care, indoor pet mats.
- Sports & performance apparel — base layers, tech socks, compression. Compatible with polyester / nylon / elastane blends. For brand OEM/ODM partnerships.

## B2B / OEM / ODM
- Atomic-silver polyester yarn (100% PET, or blended with cotton / nylon / elastane).
- Knit and woven fabric, 80–320 gsm, up to 180 cm wide. Custom specs negotiable.
- MOQ: pilot from 300 m. Mass production lead time: 6–8 weeks.
- Full certification report bundle available under NDA.
- Industries served: medical & hygiene, performance & sportswear, home textiles & bedding, industrial & protective fabrics.

## Real-user testimonials (translated excerpts)
- "The water absorption of the insole and surface fabric is ridiculously good. Foot moisture absorbed completely; odor never forms." — Outdoor enthusiast
- "Tested barefoot in rain boots with both wet and dry insoles. Foot odor never formed." — Mountain rescue specialist
- "I hiked for six days in the same T-shirt without washing. Normal hiking shirts score 7/9 odor; AngelThread came in at 1 — only the smell of the campfire." — Professional mountaineer
- "I wore the socks for over a week without any odor. Friends keep asking what they're woven from." — Chairman, Taiwan dyeing & finishing mill

## Languages
Site available in 繁體中文 (default, /), English (/en/), 日本語 (/ja/).

## Key URLs
- Homepage: https://www.angel-thread.com/
- Technology: https://www.angel-thread.com/technology/
- All products: https://www.angel-thread.com/products/
  - Military: /products/military/
  - Safe Pocket (baby): /products/safe-pocket/
  - Pet pads: /products/pets/
  - Sports apparel: /products/sports/
- About / brand story: https://www.angel-thread.com/about/
- B2B / OEM: https://www.angel-thread.com/b2b/
- Contact: https://www.angel-thread.com/contact/

## What AngelThread® is NOT
- Not a medical device. Functional claims apply to the material itself; no medical or protective claims.
- Not a biocide product. Classified as Treated Article — registration exempt in US/EU/Canada.
- Not a coating or surface finish — silver is integrated into the fiber body.
- Not direct-to-consumer e-commerce on this site yet. Purchase via LINE / email inquiry.