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The power of seaweed in a fiber

SeaCellTM
The wellness fiber with the power of the sea
All life comes from the sea. Hippocrates knew this more than 2,000 years ago.
The SeaCellTM-idea is based on this knowledge and it is quite simple: The natural and pure
nutrients of the sea are good for us and for our skin.

Their beneficial qualities are the basis of the SeaCellTM-

fiber, protecting the skin and promoting good health. It Cellulose
employs the elemental power of seaweed, the revi-
talizing, multitalented life form that carries our
genetic code within it.

Our unique SeaCellTM-fiber combines

cellulose with seaweed. What is remark
able is that the seaweed is embedded
firmly into the fiber: The effect is
permanent. This way, SeaCellTM brings
the power of nature back to people in an
ecological, environmentally friendly and con-
temporary way.
Seaweed
 Active ingredients
from a unique
Seaweed nutricious since primordial times ecosystem
Seaweed is the fuel of the seas. Just one kilogram of The brown algae (ascophyllum nodosum
or knotted wrack) embedded in the
dried seaweed contains the active agents of more than
SeaCellTM-fiber comes from the
100,000 liters of sea water one good reason to employ
cold, pure fjords of Iceland. The
it in SeaCellTM-fibers. With its abundance of nutrients, slopes of these sea arms are
seaweed stimulates the organism and has a healing effect. sparsely settled, and their un-
touched nature is a paradise for
Seaweed from Iceland contains more mineral salts and vi-
wildlife. The seaweed is full of
tamins than any other natural product and is rich in amino
minerals that it draws from the
acids, iodine, trace elements and much more. geothermal sea water enriched
with vital substances, free of contami-
nants and of the highest quality.
Seaweeds protective effect for the skin and
its anti-inflammatory properties has long
been employed for our well-being from
traditional Chinese medicine to modern
treatment methods. Seaweed is a valued
addition to foods and cosmetics, because
it strengthens the immune system and
reduces blood sugar, regulates circulation,
promotes digestion and revitalizes skin, hair
and nails.

Cellulose & Seaweed

Naturally effective
Protection & care with seaweed
Skin is a multifaceted organ that protects the body from harmful environmental
influences. The SeaCellTM-fiber was developed to care for and protect our skin.

Its most important building blocks are the nutrients Brown algae
contained in the knotted wrack of Icelandic fjords. It is activates cell regeneration
harvested and processed in a gentle, sustainable manner
re-mineralizes the skin
to promote its renewal and to maintain its biological value.
limits inflammation,
soothes itchiness
Among other things, these brown algae offer a large
quantity of vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium and performs successfully in the
calcium as well as the active ingredient fucoidan, which treatment of neurodermatitis
and psoriasis
constrains the growth of tumor cells. It is effective against
influenza viruses and high cholesterol levels, relieves skin protects against free radicals
diseases, and contributes to the skins healing process.
has a detoxifying,
Antioxidants are also a defense against free radicals pro- purifying effect
tecting against skin damage.
Softness
The secret of SeaCellTM-fiber
Textiles with SeaCellTM are unsurpassed for their especially cuddly and soft feel.
The active exchange of substances between fiber and skin provides a noticeab-
le sense of well-being the typical SeaCellTM-effect that you would never
want to do without again. The seaweed in the fiber has a calming and
nurturing effect so the soul as well as the body can recover from
everyday stress: SeaCellTM time to relax.

Thanks to the special combination of extraordinary

softness, gentle care, and protection for your skin,
SeaCellTM brings you the best nature has to offer.
In doing so, the fiber has no cytotoxic effect.
Even sensitive skin shows no adverse reactions.
So in terms of skin physiology, SeaCellTM can be
classified as harmless.
 Minerals & more
Miracle cures for the skin
Your skin needs nutrients to stay healthy and beautiful. Mineral substances and trace
elements are important, for example, since they invigorate your metabolism.
In addition they have a positive impact on cell renewal, water balance, the healing of
wound sand protect from the sun. Amino acids have a smoothing effect, while vitamins
support the natural protective role of the skin and protect it from free radicals.
All these nutrients are present in the selected brown
algae in SeaCellTM to a high degree. Your skin
benefits from their valuable effects: Due
to the natural moisture of the skin, the
vital substances in the seaweed are set free
Beneficial nutrients when the fibers are worn. Their beneficial

in brown algae: effect can therefore unfold over time even

after many washing cycles.
Minerals:
 e.g. magnesium, calcium,
potassium and phosphorus
Trace elements: mainly iron and iodine
A
 mino acids: e.g. glutamic acid,
histidine and alanine
Vitamin: B, A and E
Antioxidants
Protecting against free radicals
The nutrient-rich knotted wracking
SeaCellTM doesnt just let you feel the
sea on your skin: It also has a property to
effectively combat free radicals.
Its true that free radicals are continually produced in
our bodies as natural metabolic products but bad
nutrition, stress, and environmental exposures can
lead to their uncontrolled increase.

The body can no longer regulate this onslaught

on its own: the free radicals disrupt important
functions in the body and damage skin and
genetic material. This can result in serious
illnesses. But nature has developed an effecti-
ve remedy: Antioxidants such as vitamins and
minerals are abundantly available in brown
algae and SeaCellTM-fibers. How do antioxidants work?
The body produces an excess of free radicals due to various external and internal factors. They
attack cell membranes and vital proteins, making cells susceptible to ailments. Antioxidants
certain minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and plant materials protect the skin from free radicals.
The effectiveness of the seaweed in SeaCellTM in catching free radicals has been confirmed by the
ABEL antioxidant test at the renowned University Clinic of Jena.
Tested
The SeaCellTM-effect
After intensive research and with the development of SeaCellTM, it has become possible
to introduce a fiber made of renewable materials that releases its beneficial ingredients
directly and sustainable onto the skin. Numerous tests at various institutes and facili-
ties are confirming its quality and are guaranteeing a lasting SeaCellTM -effect.

SeaCellTM tested and honored:

The ProteinAnalysis Center of the Bingen University of
Applied Sciences has determined its amino acid content.
The CYTOX test lab has attested to its cytotoxic
harmlessness.
T
 ests at the University Clinic of Jena and the ITV
Denkendorf Institute have demonstrated that the fiber
induces no allergic reactions in sensitive skin.
The University of Jena has verified the radical-trapping
properties of SeaCellTM-fibers based on ABEL.
Awarded the EU Ecolabel and the OEKO-TEX stan-
dard 100 seal by TI, authorized for infant products,
confirming its exceptional environmental friendliness.
 A visible promise of quality
It is not just the SeaCellTM-fiber itself, but even the texti-
les made from these special fibers that must again pass
various tests. This is the only way to guarantee the
health-promoting effect of the nutrients from the
active exchange of substances between fibers and
skin.

The SeaCellTM-label as quality seal

For this reason, all the textiles are again tes-
ted for their SeaCellTM-fiber content after
their completion. It is only when the products
meet all the criteria that they are awarded the
SeaCellTM-label as their quality seal and, with
a special tag, they can be recognized as a product
with noticeable function and real additional benefit.
 Forward-looking
Modern technology, employed with an awareness of nature
SeaCell is well-being for the skin. SeaCell means: immersing yourself and feeling great
day and night. The SeaCell-brand stands for regeneration and lifestyle and brings some
quality of life back to the stressful daily routine. That precisely corresponds with the ex-
pectations of todays modern, active customers. They want natural textiles with a positive
effect on their skin which SeaCell provides.

One foundation of the fibers success is its innovative tech- SeaCellTM Technical data
nology: With the patented lyocell process, the finely ground Titre dtex 1,7 6,7

seaweed can be permanently bonded with the cellulose in Cut length mm 38 60

a unique way. Tenacity cN/tex 35 28
Thanks to its closed solvent circuit, this process meets the Tenacity wet cN/tex 30 21
highest environmental standards. It has also impressed
Seaweed Elongation % 13 14
the European Union, who has honored the process with
Elongation wet % 17 17
the European Environmental Award 2000.
Wet modulus cN/tex 180 120
Quantities to be used: To achieve the presented effects,
Crushed at least 23 % of SeaCell need to be used in the end
seaweed product.

Ground
seaweed
SeaCellTM-
From nature to clothing: fiber Fabric Comfortable and high-quality:
The dried seaweed is crushed coarsely, ground and simultaneously introduced with SeaCellTM Modern textiles have to meet more than just ecological standards
into cellulose fiber, from which materials for an extremely wide variety of wearing comfort, quality and added benefits are important to consumers
textiles are manufactured. in equal measure.
 Opportunities
All-around usability, well-suited to combinations to use SeaCellTM:
The SeaCellTM-fiber is ideal for an extremely wide variety Home textiles
such as bed linens, pillows and blankets
of applications from stylish clothing to home texti-
Sleepwear and underwear
les. It is suited for any textile that comes into con-
Sport clothing
tact with the skin, providing care, protection,
Leisure clothing
and wellness. The fiber is perfect for physical
Child and infant clothing
activity due to its breathability and the skin-
care effect of the seaweed.

The fiber represents a healthy mix of com-

fort and functionality. It offers numerous op-
portunities for processing and can be wonderfully
combined with other fibers in knits, woven fabrics,
and fleeces.

This textile product is high quality and

comfortable to the touch, and even synthetic
blends feel soft and totally natural.
smartfiber AG
Using natures know-how

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based in Rudolstadt, Thringen, has relied on a high standard for quality, coupled with
creative ideas and a nature-oriented approach. And just like Charles Darwin, smartfiber AG
is convinced that Anything against nature, wont abide for any length of time. Since 2005,
smartfiber AG has championed patented, innovative, nature-based high-tech fibers produ-
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