Greenyarn's Blog

Holiday Season is here.

2011-12-02T16:07:00.000-05:00

Hey folks,

The holiday season is here again.

We have a lot of Vitesse in Stock and they are simply fantastic.

Vitesse contains Coolmax, which is one of the best materials for wicking moisture. Vitesse was created to satisfy for customers who like the 200 needle construction but would prefer a slighter longer sock. Vitesse was designed to provide maximum cushion for active individuals who are on their feet all day. It is the number one choice for travelers who clock a lot of miles on their feet, giving excellent cushion while wicking moisture away.

From now till Jan 8, there will also be a buy 2 get 1 free offer on Greenyarn Store, there are also other fabulous giveaways.

Get them now!

It is a great way to keep you and your family's feet healthy!

-- Robin Low

Greenyarn holiday shopping offers

2011-11-15T16:33:00.000-05:00

Greenyarn is supporting xSandals, and will be giving away 3 pairs of xSandals every week for purchases above $20 to support amputees in Indonesia.

These sandals made by the amputees have interchangeable straps which can be customized or changed. for more information, please visit their Facebook page.

From now till Jan 8, there will also be a buy 2 get 1 free offer on Greenyarn Store, there are also other fabulous giveaways.

So shop now. Get some ultra-comfortable, deodorizing and antibacterial Nanotechnology socks today!

-- Robin Low

Greenyarn supports Amputees in Indonesia

2011-10-19T15:48:00.001-04:00

For the holiday season, Greenyarn is bringing in some festive holiday to those who are less fortunate. Instead of giving them money for Charity, Greenyarn is pledging to buy these Fun Sandals from xSandals to empower them with a means to support themselves.

For this holiday season, the same deals apply, it is buy 2 get one free from now till Dec 31, 2011. So hurry, your free products are only while stocks last.

With purchases above $50, you also stand a chance to win a pair of fun sandals. So hurry, get yourselves some Greenyarn socks and underwear for x-mas now!

-- Robin Low

Greenfeet 3 Carbon Fiber Insole

2011-09-12T03:28:00.000-04:00

Greenfeet 3

An affordable Carbon Fiber insole for everyday use? This is one of the few products Greenyarn has lined up for 2012. These arch support insoles are ergonomically designed to spread the weight evenly on the whole sole of your feet, allowing anyone, including people suffering from flat feet, halluxlimitus and other foot problems to wear any show they like with this super-lightweight insert.

With the breathable Bamboo charcoal Poliyou and Eco-fabric, these insoles are comfortable, deodorizing and antibacterial. Suitable for athletic use as well.

Innovation of insoles have reached this point, we make it affordable for you to try.

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in carrying them in your stores. They will be available in late 2011 and early 2012. Feel free to contact me at robin(at)greenyarn.com

-- Robin Low

Foot care for diabetic patients

2011-07-13T03:52:00.001-04:00

Foot care for diabetic patients.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when a person’s body doesn’t make enough of the hormone insulin or can’t use insulin properly. There are 2 types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body’s pancreas doesn’t produce any insulin. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas either doesn’t produce enough insulin or your body’s cells ignore the insulin. Between 90% and 95% of people who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.

Why do diabetes patients have to worry more about their feet?

Very often, people who have diabetes have poor blood circulation in their feet. This causes blisters and sores to heal very slowly. The poor circulation also causes the loss of feeling on their feet.

The loss of feeling in the feet can make it hard for them to tell if they have a blister or sore. If little sores aren't taken care of, they can get worse and turn into ulcers (serious, deep sores). If these ulcers become infected, they may have to go to the hospital or, in very serious cases, have a foot amputated (removed).

Footcare is of utmost importance, as the loss of mobility is very detrimental to the health of a diabetes patient.

How can a person with diabetes avoid problems with their feet?

Keep the blood sugar level as close to normal as possible. Also, follow the doctor's advice on diet and exercise. Take insulin or medicine exactly as prescribed. Here are some other ways to protect the feet:

Wash your feet every day with lukewarm (not hot) water and mild soap or a salt bath.
Dry your feet well, especially between the toes. Use a soft towel and pat gently; don't rub.
Keep the skin of your feet smooth by applying moisturizing cream, especially on the heels. If the skin is cracked, talk to your doctor about how to treat it.
Keep your feet dry by dusting them with nonmedicated powder before putting on shoes, socks or stockings.
Check your feet every day. You may need a mirror to look at the bottoms of your feet. Call your doctor if you have redness, swelling, pain that doesn't go away, numbness or tingling in any part of your foot.
Don't treat calluses, corns or bunions without talking to your doctor first.
Cut toenails straight across to avoid ingrown toenails. It might help to soak your toenails in warm water to soften them before you cut them. File the edges of your toenails carefully.
Don't let your feet get too hot or too cold.
Don't go barefoot.
When choosing socks, pick socks that are cushioning, antibacterial and wicks moisture.

What should I look for when choosing shoes and socks?

Don't wear shoes without socks.
Don't wear sandals or other open-toed shoes.
Avoid high-heeled shoes and shoes with pointed toes.
Wear well-padded socks or stockings that are 1/2 inch longer than your longest toe. Don't wear stretch socks, nylon socks, socks with an elastic band or garter at the top, or socks with inside seams.
Don't wear uncomfortable or tight shoes that rub or cut into your feet. If you've had problems before because of shoes that didn't fit, you may want to be fitted for a custom-molded shoe.
Talk to your doctor before you buy special shoes or inserts.
Shop for new shoes at the end of the day when your feet are a little swollen. If shoes are comfortable when your feet are swollen, they'll probably be comfortable all day.
Get Antibacterial socks that wicks moisture and cushions, (e.g. Mayheim)
Break in new shoes slowly by wearing them for no more than an hour a day for several days.
Change socks and shoes every day. Have at least 2 pairs of shoes so you can switch pairs every other day.
Look inside your shoes every day for things like gravel or torn linings. These things could rub against your feet and cause blisters or sores.

-- Robin Low

New batch of Blitz arrives for Summer!

2011-06-06T01:03:00.000-04:00

New Batch of Blitz arrives at Greenyarn.

We have a new special offer for Greenyarn Customers.

For the month of June, for any purchase above $20, a free pair of Blitz will be given out free (While stocks last!) So hurry, order yours today for summer! They are very cushioning, and will never let your feet get blisters, and they will cushion your feet all day because of their unique 200 needle count weave.

Best of all, they contain Eco-fabric, which makes them deodorizing, and antibacterial!

Get the most comfortable socks for his summer! They will last you longer than any other socks in the market! I swear!!

-- Robin Low

Relief 2.0

2011-03-30T08:24:00.001-04:00

Greenyarn is proud to sponsor Relief 2.0 and all the members cushioning 200 needle count socks-- Vitesse, which deodorizes and is antibacterial, very suitable for field work as it drastically reduces the chance of getting a blister because it has the highest needle count and most cushioning in the world.

Besides the socks, each member also got some smart, deodorizing and antibacterial seamless underwear containing Eco-fabric The briefs contains a lot of lycra, and it does not feel it at all, these underwear give support, and does not constrict.

Carlos, Yoojin were also given Greenyarn shirts.

Greenyarn is glad to support Relief 2.0 in their Relief efforts to help Japan.

If you want to support Relief 2.0, feel free to check them out.

What is Relief 2.0

Relief 2.0 is the practice of running the last mile in the field through independent field units supported by mobile technologies and social networks, connecting resources, stakeholders, needs, organizations, volunteers and survivors in an efficient, effective and timely manner, filling the gaps created by bureaucracy and slow response from top-down hierarchies.

It is the result of field experience, the relentless pursuit of committed volunteers to be effective and respond to the requests of disaster survivors and the humane sympathy and empathy of global volunteers who remotely support their operation using mobile phones, community radio, the Internet and social media and networks.

In Relief 2.0 we deploy multidisciplinary and mixed small independent units of locals and foreigners, empowered to assess each situation and make decisions on their own, constantly connected and supported by mobile technologies and a distributed network of contacts which monitors and follows their activities and requests via mobile phones, SMS, twitter feed, blogs and social networks and relays any need they have to others who can in turn relay to others until the needs are fulfilled by someone in a broad network of volunteers, stakeholders and concerned institutions.

As opposed to top-down, rigid chains of command and action, these units form a distributed open network where each member has connections in multiple directions and is willing to hook up to other networks. When confronted with a a problem, each unit solves it with self initiative without waiting to be told what to do, and when unable to do so, relays the need and enables others to help.

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We hope to help businesses start again, and the affected areas return to normal soon.

-- Robin Low

A total of 5 dozen Vitesse, 10 Eco-fabric shirts and 50 Eco-fabric underwears were given out

Aid for Japan

2011-03-13T04:44:00.000-04:00

Greenyarn is going to Japan.

We will help local relief efforts, and Greenyarn is going to bring Antibacterial apparel to give to aid and relief workers.

If you would like to support, you can buy products or send money to sales@greenyarn.com and we will bring more products there to support the tragedy.

-- Robin Low

Greenyarn socks at OCBC Cycle Singapore 2011

2011-03-08T11:01:00.000-05:00

Greenyarn sponsored 10 riders for the OCBC Cycle Singapore 2011 a pair of Sole-R for every pair bought, and a $50 guarantee that the wearing the socks will minimize blisters.

The riders returned with some promising feedback today, and everyone loved the socks and here are some of the feedback.

"My feet feels amazing. It feels cleaner and dryer after the race!"

"The socks are so comfortable! They keep my feet dry!"

"I've never felt such great fit. The socks stayed in place and they feel so good!"

"My shoes are new, and I had no blisters! Amazing!"

Thank you folks for choosing Greenyarn!

-- Robin Low

Vayugrid - a forward thinking company

2011-03-04T09:07:00.003-05:00

I recently met Gerard Rego when I was a speaker at TEDxKRP, and listened to his fantastic business Vayugrid.

Vayugrid is a fantastic company, empowering the first mile -- the farmers, providing them a sustainable network to enable and empower them to access to capital and fair market price for their products.

The farmers can probably also access technology, advice and the collective buying and selling power of the masses as Vayugrid becomes their network for the combined powers.

Planning to grow crops suitable to the environment. Growing non-edible bio-diesel plants which require little rainfall, the crops can also enable the farmer electricity, via a diesel powered generator, powered by their own biodiesel they created.

With electricity, they can use more complex tools, and with education and shared information to use bio-char and other sustainable new technologies.

I feel that this company may have hit the triple bottomline, "People, Planet and Profit!"

I could see this company going very far in the near future!

-- Robin Low

Emission standards

2011-02-09T21:07:00.004-05:00

The new Euro 5 Vans uses advanced technology very effectively to provide significant operational, financial, environmental and safety benefits. It now carries more, while using less fuel and also has significantly lower CO2 emissions. This is a van designed to suit today’s tough economic climate.

Today, as Europe moves towards Euro V and Euro VI standards, a lot of vehicles ranging from motorcycles to Vans are getting a more efficient and cleaner engine. The petrol operators are forced to have cleaner fuels so the vehicles are more efficient and fuel saving, and less polluting.

Why does a country not adopt the Euro IV standard? (even when all vans and most vehicles sold now are up to Euro IV standard)

Why not?
In developing countries, large oil companies do play a big role in the economy, and getting them to change their equipment and delivering cleaner fuels cost more money.

The fuels may cost more and hence cost inflation is often an argument, but coupled with more efficient vehicles, the vehicles go a further distance and pollute less.

In Singapore, even Euro IV is not adopted. Greenyarn has a little van that is Euro IV compliant, but the diesel in Singapore is not up to standard.

We hope in the near future, the fleet of public vehicles in most developed countries will be more efficient and cleaner, and the 20+ year old taxis found in Singapore will be replaced by hybrids.

-- Robin Low

No decision on emission standards

Circle of Life Expedition

2011-01-13T10:18:00.002-05:00

Greenyarn is sponsoring Chuah Sun Soon on his bamboo bicycle to 3,400km Silk Route.

The ancient route cuts across Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Once the epi-centre of world trade, it is now mired in conflict and poverty.

Mr Chuah wants to understand and create awareness of the needs of the people through a blog - and hopefully draw tourists and businesses.

-- Robin Low

For more story, here is some News

Greenyarn Socks up Grass Hill

2011-01-13T00:20:00.003-05:00

A customer (who bought these socks 4 years ago) sent this photo to us as the nanotechnology 200 needle count socks kept him warm and comfortable up and down the hill in Hong Kong in January.

Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed the socks.

-- Robin Low
Greenyarn LLC.

Greenyarn Holiday Sales Support xSandals

2010-12-06T22:13:00.006-05:00

For this Holiday Season, Greenyarn supports xSandals project by pledging to buy these sandals made by amputees.

Every week, 3 customers will be picked to win these customizable handmade sandals. Furthermore, from now till Jan 9, there will be also free gifts with purchases above $20 and buy 2 get 1 free for the holiday season.

Have yourselves a very happy holiday!

-- Robin Low

Health and Beauty Gifts for the family.

2010-12-04T17:53:00.006-05:00

There are a lot of gifts you could give your friends and families this holiday season, it can be plain fun, or the gift can be something meaningful. I have often received gifts which are cool, however I often have some gifts that were useless and take up space.

Wouldn't it be more meaningful to have gifts that benefit you?

Moist+ 2 Facial Masks.

For your spouse to have fantastic complexion, they would have to visit the spa for facial treatments constantly. Moist+ 2 is an alternative solution that can deliver spa quality treatment.

Moist+ 2 repairs damage form free radicals, boosts radiance and moisturizes the face. A well moisturized face actually looks brighter and you will get less oily spots when the face is well moisturized. The part of the skin that are less oily may form wrinkles, thus moisturizing the skin is a good way for to look young too.

Sole-R Short Plus Socks.

Goes great for those new sneakers. Sole-R is 200 needle count, 3-D cushioned sole which is great for running and cycling. New shoes sometimes cause blisters, but Sole-R is not only cushion every step for a marathon, they are dense enough to prevent blisters in new shoes as well.

The heel tab helps you to wear and remove the socks easily, furthermore, the heel tab protects the achilles tendon when you put on hard shoes with a hard back (like cycling shoes)

Tyrrano Hiking Socks.

These socks are great for traveling as well. I've personally wore a pair of Tyrrano for 48 hours when I flew from China to Boston. The socks still does not stink even after 48 hours, and they were still as comfortable as ever and dry as well.

Consider these gift ideas when you are shopping for your holiday gifts, make this one holiday gift your friends and family can cherish.

-- Robin Low

Tips to Choose Travel Gear for the Holiday Season

2010-11-24T00:58:00.006-05:00

Every holiday, many people travel a lot, some more than others. And if you place to travel to meet your loved ones or just go on a holiday, it usually involves spending a long time in the same outfit. There are a few ways to pick attire that will keep you comfortable for the duration, and have a healthy and safe trip.

The most important factor in choosing traveling is comfort. If you will be on your feet all day, it is important to have a comfortable footwear. Typically, footwear consist of 3 components:

1) Shoe: pick a shoe that is comfortable, not too hard, breathable and fits well.
2) Insoles: Insoles cushion your every step, and having shoes with great insoles can reduce and prevent ankle injuries and knee injuries.
3) Socks: One of the most important component footwear. Greenyarn socks for example is 200 needle count, the densest socks in the market, offering cushioning unlike any socks in the market. Made with Eco-fabric, these socks are also deodorizing and antibacterial.

Besides foorwear, the underwear plays a bug role in comfort. Usually, wearing a crappy pair of underwear does not matter as much daily as we change regularly, however, when you are traveling for 12 hours on the plane, having a good pair of underwear does prevent rashes and other forms of discomfort.

Here are some tips to pick a good pair of underwear.

1) Choose Seamless: Many underwear are already seamless. The seams does matter when you wear them a long time, and it sometimes cause rashes.
2) Lycra: Pick underwear that uses a lot of lycra and not high amounts of rubber. A tight cuff / band in the underwear is certainly not comfortable, and what's worse, come cheap underwear constricts so much that it causes great discomfort. The underwear can no prevent blood fair reaching some areas and cause problems.
3) Wick Moisture: Find an underwear that is dry and can wick moisture fast. When traveling, being utmost dry is very important and can prevent problems.
4) Others: Greenyarn's Eco-fabric smart underwear is anti-bacterial, deodorizing and can help in blood circulation during those long flights. They provide adequate support and are very durable as well.

Next time when traveling, make sure you pack good travel gear as prevention and proactivity can help make your trip more enjoyable.

-- Robin Low

Holiday Gifts Ideas from Greenyarn

2010-11-16T18:17:00.004-05:00

If you are interested in getting great meaningful gifts for the holiday season, here are some suggestions:

Moist+™ 2

Moist+™ 2 is a relaxing at-home facial treatment for vibrant, soft and silky-smooth skin. Moist+™ 2 is easy to use, and it will moisturize and repair your skin and prevent wrinkle formation. It also protects against free radicals and whitens your skin in just 15 minutes.

The soft Eco-cotton facial mask will give you the moisturizing and relaxing benefits of a spa-quality facial in your own home. Each mask is pre-cut and pre-moistened with a relaxing mix of rose hip extract, marine collagen, Hyalurosan, Mulberry Bark Extract and Matricaria extract, to moisturize your skin and boost its radiance.

Tyrrano Hiking Socks

200 needle count socks, great for traveling, especially for long haul flights. Being deodorizing and antibacterial, you could take off your shoes and not have that embarrassing foot odor. Being the densest socks in the market, they cushion your feet when all day unlike anything in the market, so if you are traveling and on your feet all day, you will not get tired feet and you can better enjoy the journey.

Greenyarn's Smart Hiking Socks are knitted with our 200-needle count densely knit 3-D technology, the dense construction, Y-heel seam and an arch-band ensures superior fitting and to offer a new level of comfort. Tyrrano is designed by mountaineers -- tested at the most rugged terrains, Tyrrano is most suitable for temperatures around -10°C to 20°C (Mid weight). Containing the finest acrylic yarns at the heel and toe, they are abrasion resistant and quick dry, making these socks durable yet comfortable. Leveraging on nano-technology, Tyrrano are made with Bio-weave and Eco-fabric and these new materials help the wearer by:
- Fights odors and kills bacteria
- Absorbs and emits far-infrared energy
- Permeable, fast drying and wicks moisture quick
- Provides utmost cushion and reduces blister

Greenyarn Smart Underwear

Travelling this holiday season, these Eco-fabric underwear contains nano-particles of bamboo charcoal. These smart underwear are antibacterial, deodorizing, absorbs and emits far infrared energy, does not generate static electricity and washable. As the bamboo charcoal particles are embedded in the fiber and not coated, the benefits of the briefs will not diminish even after repeated washes. The benefits come from the bamboo charcoal particles and not from added chemicals.

The underwear is great for traveling as they are very comfortable and with a high percentage of Lycra, these underwear conform to the contours of your body, and they do not constrict blood flow. Even after prolonged use, they do not create stretch marks on the skin which tend to lead to itchiness and other forms of skin irritation. Being wicking and antibacterial, these underwear will prevent rashes and make traveling more healthy.

Whether it is for you or for your friends or loved ones, these products can make great gifts for the coming holiday season!

-- Robin Low

More information about Methylparaben

2010-11-01T03:09:00.004-04:00

There seem to be a lot of talks about Paraben, and how bad they are.

Question: Japan does not allow PARABENS and PHENOXYETHANOL. Does Moist+ 2 contain these ingredients?

Answer: Here is an ingredient list of Moist+ 2 Facial Mask:
Rose Hip Oil , Marine collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Extracts of Matricaria, Bamboo Charcoal, Mulberry bark, Sea Weed Extract, Perilla Extract, Carbopol, Butylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Distilled water.

I don't see PARABENS and PHENOXYETHANOL but there is Methylparaben on the list.

Moist+ 2 is made and sold in Japan, and MethylParaben is unlike PARABENS and PHENOXYETHANOL.

Like the popular SK-II Facial Masks, Methylparaben is one of the ingredients, and is used in skincare and beauty projects for rejuvenation purposes.

Methylparaben is produced naturally and found in several fruits, primarily blueberries, along with other parabens. There is no evidence that methylparaben or propylparabens are harmful at concentrations typically used in body care or cosmetics. Methyl and propylparabens are considered GRAS (generally regarded as safe) for food and cosmetic antibacterial preservation. Methylparaben is readily metabolized by common soil bacteria, making it completely biodegradable.

We do not have any reported case of allergies to Moist+ 2 yet, and we have full confidence and trust in our products.

-- Robin Low

Here are some information regarding Methylparaben from other web sites and you may want to take a look:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylparaben
http://www.ehow.com/about_4691068_what-is-methylparaben.html

Moist+ 2, new batch is here again.

2010-10-27T10:32:00.003-04:00

Moist+™ 2 is a relaxing at-home facial treatment for vibrant, soft and silky-smooth skin. The soft Eco-cotton facial mask will give you the moisturizing and relaxing benefits of a spa-quality facial in your own home. Each mask is pre-cut and pre-moistened with a relaxing mix of rose hip extract, marine collagen, Hyalurosan, Mulberry Bark Extract and Matricaria extract, to moisturize your skin and boost its radiance. Moist+™ 2 will moisturize and repair your skin and prevent wrinkle formation. It also protects against free radicals and whitens your skin in just 15 minutes.

It is in stock again and ON SALE for a limited time and available at Charcoal Remedies

Get yours soon!

Benefits of Moist+™ 2
 Better nutrient absorption.
 Boosts radiance and whitens.
 Moisturizes skin and reduces excess oil from skin.
 Repairs and protects skin damage from free radicals.
 Prevents wrinkle formation.

Each Moist+™ 2 Mask is
 Dermatologist tested.
 Individually packaged.
 Free from added fragrances.
 Non-comedogenic.
 Alcohol free

Ingredients：Rose Hip Oil , Marine collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Extracts of Matricaria, Bamboo Charcoal, Mulberry bark, Sea Weed Extract, Perilla Extract, Carbopol, Butylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Distilled water.

Directions:
Wash face thoroughly.
Open packet, take out pre-moistened mask and unfold.
Apply mask to face and press lightly with finger-tips to set in place.
Relax for 15 minutes and remove mask.
Discard mask after use.

10 secret recipes with Vegetable and Fruits for better health

2010-10-07T01:00:00.003-04:00

10 secret recipes with Vegetable and Fruits for better health

Forget pills and capsules, with a good knowledge of the properties of vegetables of fruits, one can also get good health.

Here are some fruity mixes that would benefit you in many ways.

1) Carrot + Ginger + Apple
Boost and cleans the body system

2) Bittergourd + Apple + Milk
Reduce bad breadth and body heat

3) Tomato + Apple + Carrot + Aloe Vera
Improves skin complexion and reduce bad breadth

4) Orange + Ginger + Cucumber
Improves skin texture and moisture level + reduce body heat

5) Apple + Cucumber + celery
Reduce cholesterol, prevent stomach upset and headaches

6) Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon (Yum!)
Dispels excess salts and nourishes bladder and kidney

7) Banana + Pineapple + milk
Rich in vitamins and nutrients to help prevent constipation

8) Carrot + Apple + Pear
Reduce Body Heat, lowers blood pressure, counteracts toxicity and helps oxidation

9) Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi
Boosts skin radiance and improves complexion

10) White Tea + Ginger + slice of lemon
Relieves Nausea, limits flatulence, helps digestion, source of antioxidants.

Greenyarn is supporting Amputees

2010-10-04T02:23:00.003-04:00

Greenyarn is currently supporting Amputees in Jakarta in a social enterprise project, giving them a means to make a living.

Currently, the project xSandals is a project hiring amputees and Ex-Lepers in Jakarta to make sandals with interchangeable straps.

These sandals have interchangeable straps and are pretty customizable. And it is all for a good cause.

-- Robin Low

Moist+ 2 Q & A

2010-09-19T11:05:00.002-04:00

Question: I read Japan does not allow PARABENS. Does Moist+ 2 contain these ingredients?

Answer: Ingredients in Moist+ 2：Marine collagen, Hyaluroric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Methyl Paraben, Butylene Glycol and extracts of Matricaria, Bamboo Charcoal, Rose Hip, and Mulberry bark.

Methylparaben is on the list.

I find some information regarding Methylparaben from other web sites and you may want to take a look:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylparaben
http://www.ehow.com/about_4691068_what-is-methylparaben.html

Methylparaben is an anti-irritant agent and water-soluble anti-microbial. It is an anti-fungal and very commonly used as a preservative for cosmetics, drugs and food items. It functions as a preservative as well as a bacteriostatic agent. Methylparaben is extracted from the benzoic acid that is derived from benzoin tree gum. It is considered both to be a phenol as well as an ester. A lot of times, methylparaben is used in skincare and beauty projects for rejuvenation purposes.

Methylparaben is considered to be a safe substance. It is easily absorbed through both the skin as well as through the gastrointestinal tract. It quickly is excreted and eliminated without any building up inside of the body. It is non-toxic by parenteral and oral consumption. It works well with sensitive skin types and is gentle and non-irritating.

Best Socks in the Market

2010-09-05T02:07:00.006-04:00

A recent poll from Greenyarn customers in July - August 2010 reveals that out of 200 customers surveyed, the 78 customers that responded ALL claim that Greenyarn socks are the most comfortable and durable socks that they have worn.

Here is the breakdown of the socks that they are wearing.

Short Socks / Blitz - 23
Mid Cut Socks / Vitesse - 10
Short Plus Socks / Sole-R - 17
Half Cut Socks / Mayheim Socks - 14
Hiking Socks / Tyrrano - 14

Many people do not believe in durability and comfort on the same product. They do not expect soft and comfortable socks with a cushioning sole to be that durable, but Greenyarn's range of socks has proven many of the customers wrong.

Anne bought these 4 pairs of socks back in 2006, and has worn them everyday (changing and washing everyday) and recently in 2010, she returned and bought 6 more pairs.

Her socks simply lasted very long, with the elasticity still intact for more than 4 years. She decided to upgrade to the newer models that were out, and could not use regular socks anymore as she is accustomed to the kind of cushioning and comfort level these socks provide.

Nick bought 2 pairs in 2007 because of foot fungus problem and many of his friends told him that his feet smell bad. But after using the socks for a year, his athletes foot problem went away. He recently bought more socks because he lost a pair in the laundry, and realized that he got blisters from other branded socks when he did his long distance running, something he had never gotten when he was wearing the Greenyarn Eco-fabric socks. He bought 4 pairs of Tyrrano as he was planning for a hiking trip on the West Coast.

Jim, a Boston Police Officer wore Greenyarn Eco-fabric Half Cut Socks for work everyday for the past 4 years. When his wife threw his 4 year old socks away and bought some new ones, he immediately realized the difference when he put on the new socks and at the end of his shift, he developed some blisters in his motorcycle boots. Jim immediately bought 6 more pairs and decided not to wear regular socks again.

"Many people though socks were just socks until they put on some Greenyarn socks." Navin Weeraratne said. "Once you start wearing them, it is hard to go back to regular socks as they are so cushioning and comfortable!"

-- Robin Low

Smart Underwear, Great Traveling Companion

2010-08-31T12:08:00.004-04:00

Greenyarn has developed a seamless wicking underwear containing Eco-fabric and lycra, and is both comfortable and quick-drying.

Many people do not think much about their underwear, and ladies especially love bright colored underwear with pretty designs, however, recently I have got a lot of compliments on the new Smart Underwear containing Eco-fabric on their wearability and comfort.

Friends and family who own these underwear WILL wear them when going on long trips as their comfort is second to none.

Recently, I got onto a plane for a long flight, a lay over, and got stuck at the airport for more than 12 hours. The whole journey took more than 30 hours, and of course, I did not change my underwear for more than a day! Unfortunately for me, I was returning home, and as I did not bring enough Eco-fabric smart underwear for the trip, I actually bought some regular underwear.

As a result of the long trip without the smart underwear, I got some acne where the elastic band was located as I have taken for granted that all underwear should have a breathable waistband. The constriction of the elastic band caused markings on my body, and eventually, I developed acnes around my waist. The branded underwear did not wick moisture as well as the Eco-fabric underwear, and I got some rashes as well. Scratching the itchy parts also gave me abrasions, and I WILL never forget this experience, and WILL always bring along lots of Eco-fabric underwear whenever I travel.

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If you have sensitive skin like me, I would strongly suggest you to try out these smartunderwear containing Eco-fabric. These seamless underwear are soft, and they conform to your body contours, making you not feel them at all.

These smart underwear contains nano-particles of bamboo charcoal that makes them anitbacterial, deodorizing, absorbing and emitting of far infrared energy, and static free. As the nano-particles are embedded in the material, the benefits from this underwear will not diminish even after repeated washes.

These smart underwear are antibacterial, deodorizing, absorbs and emits far infrared energy, does not generate static electricity and washable. As the bamboo charcoal particles are embedded in the fiber and not coated, the benefits of the briefs will not diminish even after repeated washes. The benefits come from the bamboo charcoal particles and not from added chemicals.

There is strict quality assurance on these products and no dyes are added during manufacturing.

Try them, I highly recommend them.

-- Robin Low
CEO, Greenyarn LLC

The bamboo bicycle

2010-08-05T10:16:00.002-04:00

BAMBOO BICYCLE

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Bamboo is one of the fastest growing trees - This characteristic can be seen from around the corner where it is planted. It needs least amount of maintenance - The cost of maintaining is extremely low and it can be grown on almost any weather conditions. The aesthetic of bamboo is not any less well known - A lot of furniture and decoration are all made up of bamboo.

Principle of life can also be adapted from bamboos.

Above are just understatements about the wonders of a simple bamboo. And with influence of industrialization, individuals have forgotten the wonders of bamboo. Since we are so coupled up with daily products that are made up of other raw material, we have left out the wonders of bamboo. Research has been ongoing to find yet another lightest material. But a bamboo is able to answer the needs of being light, a good absorber of vibration, being eco-friendly and aesthetical enough. More often than not, we only realize that the best solution is just lying around the corner.

The benefits of building a bicycle’s frame with bamboo are numerous. It is generally listed as follows.

1) The easiness of planting bamboo allows this plant to be planted almost anywhere.
2) The knowledge of building a bamboo bike is transferrable to many people located around the source
3) Bamboo bicycle can be cheaply manufactured
4) Bamboo bicycle can reduce travel time down significantly
5) Bamboo bicycle may hold the real answer for lower carbon footprint
6) It is a source of income for builders

A city cannot be just a city garden but a city in a garden. This will then promote the answer for 21st century sustainability urban solution. In order to do that, resources to meet the demand of society must be sustainable.

This is where bamboo’s characteristic will enable continuous supply of bamboo for different manufacturing needs. The risk of tight supply is reduced and thus demand can always be met. Bamboo might be one of the answers to solve the predicament of developed nations. This is one of the main reasons why bamboo novelty is embarked. Bamboo bicycle is the watershed for bamboo’s era.

-- Chuah Sun Soon

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Such a great idea!

I want one!

Circle of Life

2010-08-04T04:03:00.002-04:00

On the Trail of the Silk Road is the third expedition spearheaded by Chuah Sun Soon, an undergraduate at the Singapore Management University (http://www.smu.edu.sg/). Sun Soon is no stranger to adventure, having previously single-handedly planned an expedition that brought him across 23 countries from India to Russia, back to Singapore for an internship and an exchange program using only overland transportation (https://sites.google.com/site/travellogbyland/).
On the Trail of the Silk Road (http://www.wix.com/ahsunchuah/CircleofLife) will see Sun Soon cover a distance of over 3,400 km (tentative mileage) in the Central Asia region (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan), following the trail of the most enduring trading route of human civilization and promoting an exchange of cultures in a 101-day cycling expedition. The route and tentative mileage may be altered and readjusted closer to date, taking into consideration the political stability of certain parts of the region, the road and weather conditions (an on-site reconnaissance mission is planned early 2011). A minimum of 2,000 km is aimed and proves itself to be achievable.

This journey was specially selected to highlight the predicament of countries in a war-stricken region. By traversing the lands and interacting with the people, Sun Soon hopes to cast a different light on the unique situation of the region and let the people tell their story. This expedition is essentially an attempt to bridge and exchange cultures.

The entire program will be planned and executed by Sun Soon who will undergo proper training prior to the relocating to Central Asia. Once there, he will navigate the cycling route and arrange for food and accommodation. The expedition is not designed to have a supporting crew, rather proper technical knowledge, spare parts replacement, reparations, etc. are to be borne by Sun Soon, adding another dimension to the challenge.

Exploring the Silk Road on a bamboo bicycle – this expedition goes back to basics. It aims to reconnect with the rich, forgotten lands of Central Asia that have been tormented by the aftereffects of war, and rediscover the gem that used to be the epicenter of trade.

The use of a bamboo bicycle emphasizes the interconnectivity between humans and nature and captures the charm of simplicity.

This adventure will allow an individual to EXPLORE forgotten foreign lands, EXPERIENCE diverse and mystical cultures and EXEMPLIFY the enterprising spirit of an ordinary Singaporean.

On the top of that, along the journey, he aims to promote the sustainability of expedition through social entrepreneurship, which historically has not often been the case (due to elements constraints and various other challenges). Ultimately, it aims to exemplify how Singapore and Singaporeans can add values to the world by being the bridge for East & West societies.

The expedition will check the feasibility of Eco-Tourism. If the route is feasible to carry out tourism, Singapore will be the place/market to attract tourist to start adventure learning programs. The journey will be empowered by the local people thus promoting additional income for them. It will promote cultural exchange to reduce the plight. This will promote a win-win situation for Central Asia and the World and improve awareness of preserving environment.

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Greenyarn wishes Sun Sook all the best and has donated many Greenyarn Products to accompany Sun Sook on his journey on his bamboo bicycle. These products include Tyrrano Hiking Socks, Greenyarn Polo Shirts, Insoles and Smart Briefs.

Hope they come in handy as they did for those who climbed Mt Everest in 2006.

All the best.

-- Robin Low
GEO, Greenyarn

Moist+ 2 is selling out fast!

2010-07-27T01:55:00.006-04:00

Going going gone...

12k pieces sold thus far.

Greenyarn is funding Changeable Sandals Project with these Moist+ 2 Facial Masks.

The profits from the Moist+ 2 Facial Masks will go into helping amputees in Jarkarta earn a living, by employing them to make these sandals.

So when you use these products, you feel physically good and you know your money will go to a good cause.

Thanks for the support!

-- Robin Low

Moist+ 2 is here.

2010-07-12T11:45:00.003-04:00

Moist+ 2 has arrived in Singapore, and the first group of Greenyarn Fans in Singapore got to buy them before the launch in August.

From the initial 100 samples sold to 10 fans, within a week, more than 1,000 pieces are sold as they came back for more. Many gave the Moist+ 2 facial masks to their friends and they in turn came back for more.

The results are very encouraging, and the feedback received for the new masks are fantastic.

"These are the most moist masks, and they are soaked in thick nutrients which have a very neutral scent."

"The masks do look unique, and they feel very comfortable. I fell asleep after putting them on, and when I removed the masks, my face felt soft and new."

"I like Moist+, and I absolutely love Moist+ 2. Feels like I have gone to a spa after using the mask, very relaxing."

"Not like the watery cheap kind you buy at the stores, for the price, it is value for money as even the best masks which cost twice as much are not as good as these. My skin feels tight and I notice less wrinkles after one use. Fantastic!"

Well, thanks for the kind words, and for fans in the USA, they will be available at Charcoal Remedies early August.

-- Robin Low

Moist+ 2 available soon.

2010-07-06T02:54:00.007-04:00

The long awaited Moist+ 2 will hit stores early August 2010.

Moist+™ 2 is a relaxing at-home facial treatment for vibrant, soft and silky-smooth skin. The soft Eco-cotton facial mask will give you the moisturizing and relaxing benefits of a spa-quality facial in your own home. Each mask is pre-cut and pre-moistened with a relaxing mix of rose hip extract, marine collagen, Hyaluronic acid, Mulberry Bark Extract and Matricaria extract, to moisturize your skin and boost its radiance. Moist+™ 2 will moisturize and repair your skin and prevent wrinkle formation. It also protects against free radicals and whitens your skin in just 15 minutes.

What is Far infrared energy?
Far-infrared energy penetrates beyond the skin level and is absorbed efficiently by cells below. Near-infrared is mostly absorbed at the skin level and raises the skin temperature. Far-infrared can penetrate up to 4 centimetres (about 1-1/2 inches), exciting the vibrational energy of molecules and resonating with cellular frequencies – as a result, FIR rays promote bioprocesses such as increased metabolism and blood circulation.

Product Differentiation
Moist+™ 2 facial masks use Eco-cotton which emits far-infrared energy.

Far Infrared energy can:

Help improve blood circulation
Improve metabolism
Increase cell activation
Activates water molecules in our body
Improve oxygen level in our body
Warming and eliminating fats, chemicals and toxins from our blood and thus smoothening the flow of blood.
Reducing the acidic level in our body
Improve nervous system

Benefits of Moist+™ 2

Better nutrient absorption.
Boosts radiance and whitens.
Moisturizes skin and reduces excess oil from skin.
Repairs and protects skin damage from free radicals.
Prevents wrinkle formation.

Each Moist+™ Mask is

Dermatologist tested.
Individually packaged.
Free from added fragrances.
Non-comedogenic.
Alcohol free

Ingredients：Marine collagen; Hyalurosan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate and extracts of Matricaria, Bamboo Charcoal, Rose Hip, and Mulberry bark.

Directions:
Wash face thoroughly.
Open packet, take out pre-moistened mask and unfold.
Apply mask to face and press lightly with finger-tips to set in place.
Relax for 15 minutes and remove mask.
Discard mask after use.

Recommended usage: Two to three times each week, as needed.

Shelf Life: 2 Years

Changeable Sandals will be available soon.

2010-06-10T02:59:00.002-04:00

Changeable Sandals - A change for good

If you are interested to help out or you want to order some, feel free to contact me.

-- Robin Low

Celtics to the finals

2010-05-31T21:56:00.004-04:00

I gave a pair of socks to Paul Pierce in 2006 and he "Liked" them. and since then it has been a good streak for the Celtics and in 2010, they are in the Finals with Lakers again.

Boston.com

This would be a fantastic match as both teams have won Championships recently.

Well, Greenyarn now has a new pair of socks, "Mayheim" a 200 needle count socks with an Eco-fabric sole that is antibacterial and deodorizing, also provides utmost cushioning unlike any other socks in the market due to the 200 needle count construction, much denser than any other sock in the industry.

The socks are not only more comfortable, they are much more durable and fit better as there is now a tapered cuff and it contains coolmax to wick any amount of moisture your body produces.

I hope Paul Pierce and the Celtics win and I'm sure to give him another pair of Mayheim socks to win another ring next year.

Go Celtics!

-- Greenyarn

New Sandals Idea Helping Community in Need

2010-05-14T07:05:00.003-04:00

Boston, MA (PressExposure) May 1, 2010 -- In 2007, Greenyarn partnered with the National University of Singapore in an industrial project to design new products for Greenyarn, and the students came out with a unique idea for this new age sandals that allow the users to change the styles and colors of their sandal straps. These creative sandal design would allow the users to create their own sandal looks by simply changing the straps.

After much industrial prototype and research, Greenyarn’s research team came out with several production prototypes from the initial designs of the students, however these sandals with the interesting designs and using Greenyarn’s de-odorizing and antibacterial fabric were simply trendy sandals, and Greenyarn CEO wanted something more.

The base of the sandals is simple. Made with a composite foam sole with a waterproof fabric cover. The straps are covered with Eco-fabric, and can be removed. The design of the sandals are such that the straps can be removed, allowing the users to wash and customize them.

“I can incorporate high-tech design and materials, but I feel that maybe Greenyarn should do more to help communities. It would be more meaningful to let communities in need, produce some simple sandals.” said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn LLC. “We already have many high tech products with the best materials and technology could offer. I see many communities in need, and I hope that by starting on a project like this, other companies could also think of less fortunate communities and give them support and jobs.”

The Rotary Club of Jakarta Sentral, District 3400 started a project to support Leprosy patients as the government no longer support many of these poor patients. Many of them feel that they are burdens to their family and community and the Rotary Club provided machines and tools for some of these patients to manufacture sandals and clothing to pay for their medication, wheel chairs and prosteseses.

“We are going to approach organizations to see if they are interested in getting these sandals with their corporate logos on as meaningful corporate gifts.” Said Ben Wiley, sales manager of Greenyarn. “The prototypes look and feel pretty good, and once we have them in the market, we will approach other retail stores as well.”

“The sandals are not only green, buying them means that you are supporting these patients as well.” Said Navin Weeraratne, communications manager of Greenyarn. “Most of the price of the sandals are going to the patients directly and you are not paying for advertisements costs.”

These switchable sandals will be launched in the middle of 2010. The manufacturing of these sandals will begin soon.

Bamboo Fabric Vs. Nanotechnology Bamboo Charcoal Fabric

2010-04-23T08:44:00.003-04:00

Bamboo Fabric Vs. Nanotechnology Bamboo Charcoal Fabric

With the increase in awareness of bamboo products, bamboo fabrics are now touted as the latest and hottest sustainable eco fabric in the market. The growing concerns of carbon footprint has given rise to the popularity of the bamboo plant. As bamboo does not need fertilizers, nutrients or pesticides, growing bamboo can be considered a very sustainable industry. Plants make food with carbon dioxide, water and sunlight, and if bamboo can grow so fast, it means it removes a lot of carbon dioxide from the air.

Bamboo fabric.

Although bamboo is one of the world's fastest growing plant that can grow up to 1 inch in a single day, and matures in only 4 years, bamboo fabric cannot really be considered "green". In the manufacturing of any pure white fabric, bleach is involved. (Yes, this means your bright colored organic cotton shirt was bleach before as well)

Bleaching is definitely harmful to the environment and around most factories that bleach fabrics and yarn, there is a large perimeter devoid of life. (No grass, no trees, no insects) This is mainly because the chemicals used like chlorine is very toxic, and was used to kill people in world war II.

Almost all bamboo fabric in the market is chemically manufactured fabric. Chemically manufactured bamboo fiber is a regenerated cellulose fiber similar to rayon or modal. It is chemically manufactured by "cooking" the bamboo leaves and woody shoots in strong chemical solvents such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH - also known as caustic soda or lye) and carbon disulfide in a process also known as hydrolysis alkalization combined with multi-phase bleaching. Both sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide have been linked to serious health problems.

The manufacturing process is as follows:

1, Bamboo leaves and the soft, inner pith from the hard bamboo trunk are extracted and crushed;

2, The crushed bamboo cellulose is soaked in a solution of 15% to 20% sodium hydroxide at a temperature between 20 degrees C to 25 degrees C for one to three hours to form alkali cellulose;

3, The bamboo alkali cellulose is then pressed to remove any excess sodium hydroxide solution. The alkali cellulose is crashed by a grinder and left to dry for 24 hours;

4, Roughly a third as much carbon disulfide is added to the bamboo alkali cellulose to sulfurize the compound causing it to jell;

5, Any remaining carbon disulfide is removed by evaporation due to decompression and cellulose sodium xanthogenate is the result;

6, A diluted solution of sodium hydroxide is added to the cellulose sodium xanthogenate dissolving it to create a viscose solution consisting of about 5% sodium hydroxide and 7% to 15% bamboo fiber cellulose.

7, The viscose bamboo cellulose is forced through spinneret nozzles into a large container of a diluted sulfuric acid solution which hardens the viscose bamboo cellulose sodium xanthogenate and reconverts it to cellulose bamboo fiber threads which are spun into bamboo fiber yarns to be woven into reconstructed and regenerated bamboo fabric.

This gives some feel for how chemically intensive the hydrolysis-alkalization and multiphase bleaching manufacturing processes are for most bamboo fabrics that are promoted as being sustainable and eco-friendly.

Nanotechnology bamboo charcoal fabric.

A Boston based company, Greenyarn LLC manufactures nanotechnology bamboo charcoal fabric. This fabric named Eco-fabric is fabric that is made from yarn embedded with nano-particles of bamboo charcoal. The yarn used are recycled polyester, nylon and rayon (Tencel).

Eco-fabric containing bamboo charcoal is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-static, de-odorizing, breathable, thermal regulating (cool in hot weather and warm in cool weather). However, Eco-fabric cannot be bleached and dyed, and is naturally gray in color.

The manufacturing process is as follows:

1, 4 to 5 year old Taiwanese-grown bamboo that has been dried and burned in 800 degree C ovens until it is reduced to charcoal.

2, The charcoal is then ground and filtered into nano-sized particles.

3, The nanoparticles of bamboo charcoal are doped into the fibers manufactured (without any bleach) in a closed loop process. (95% of chemicals used are recycled for Eco-fabric rayon) For nylon and recycled polyester, the nanoparticles are doped evenly when the yarn is extruded.

4, The fibers are then spun into yarn.

Harsh chemicals, dyes or bleach is ever used in the process as the chemicals will reduce the benefits of Eco-fabric. For colors and designs, colored yarns are added for the fabric to be woven into patterns. Eco-fabric is considered environmentally friendly because of its manufacturing process and the benefits from Eco-fabric comes directly from the bamboo charcoal unlike other de-odorizing and antibacterial fabrics which relay on chemicals.

For both bamboo fabric and nano bamboo charcoal fabric, they share similar properties:

1, Bamboo fabric has a natural sheen and softness that feels and drapes like silk but is less expensive and more durable.

2, Bamboo clothing is easy to launder in a clothes washer and dryer.

3, Because of the smooth and round structure of its fibers, bamboo clothing is soft and non-irritating, even to sensitive skin. Some people with chemical sensitivities can not tolerate bamboo clothing. We are not sure if this intolerance is due to the intrinsic nature of bamboo but it more likely because of other chemicals added or used during the manufacturing and finishing processes of the clothing. There are no known problems with nano bamboo charcoal fabric.

4, Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal supposedly because of a bacteriostatis agent unique to bamboo plants called "bamboo kun" which also helps bamboo resist harboring odors. "Kun" is also sometimes spelled "kunh". The bamboo kun in bamboo fabric stops odor-producing bacteria from growing and spreading in the bamboo cloth allowing bamboo clothing to be more hygienic and to remain fresher smelling. Nano bamboo charcoal fabric is more anti-bacterial and anti-fungal as the fabric is not affected by any chemicals that may affect its properties.

5, Bamboo clothing is hypoallergenic.

6, Bamboo is highly absorbent and wicks water away from the body 3 to 4 times faster than cotton. In warm, humid and sweaty weather, bamboo clothing helps keep the wearer drier, cooler and more comfortable and doesn't stick to the skin.

7, The structure of bamboo fibers make bamboo fabrics more breathable and thermal regulating than cotton, hemp, wool or synthetic fabrics.

8, Bamboo clothing is naturally more wrinkle-resistant than cotton, and while it might still require ironing after washing, bamboo fabric can be ironed at a lower temperature than cotton. Shrinkage during washing and drying is minimal at warm temperatures.

9, Bamboo fibers and fabrics absorb dyes faster and more thoroughly than cotton, modal and viscose with better color clarity. Bamboo fabrics do not need to be mercerized to improve their luster and dye-ability like cotton requires. Nano bamboo charcoal fabric cannot be bleached or dyed.

http://www.asicentral.com/asp/open/content/content.aspx?id=3904

US Firm Introduces New Spa Quality Facial Masks

2010-04-05T05:47:00.001-04:00

New Moist+ 2 is about to launch, watch out for it.

BOSTON, Mass, April 7th, 2010 - Greenyarn, a Boston firm developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, will relaunch a new anti-ageing facial mask on par with the leading brands in the market, but using Eco-cotton as a medium of delivery.

In 2006, Moist+ Facial masks sold more than 1 million pieces in its first year of launch, but in 2008, immitation Moist+ Facial masks were found and the whole stock lot was recalled. “The recall cost us a lot of money, especially when we just launched and the product is getting traction.” Said Mr Tsai, production manager at Greenyarn. “This is a recall we cannot avoid as we have a commitment to our customers, but we have learnt a lot from the experience.”

“We had to do more research and launch a new facial mask that cannot be copied easily, and in 2010, we have done so.” Said Annie Wu, facial mask developer at Greenyarn LLC. “The new mask is checkered board pattern, and its patented design cannot be copied easily. Yet it still retains its benefits and properties everyone wants.”

"The secret to our new Moist+ 2 mask is it’s trademarked fabric," said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. "The new pattern is an interesting design with embedded bamboo charcoal. The mask is safe as the bamboo charcoal particles do not come off the fiber, yet they fight bacteria, they deodorize and most important of all for mask users, they absorb and emit Far Infrared energy."

Far Infrared energy is a low energy form of light that dips through the skin layer and massages the cells below, stimulating healthy metabolism and blood circulation. This gives the Moist+ masks better moisturizing results, wrinkle removal, and nutrient absorbtion than rival, cotton-based masks.

"The Moist+ 2 facial mask will give you the benefits of a spa-quality facial in your own home, for as little as a third the cost of the next top shelf mask, " said Navin Weeraratne, Greenyarns Asia accounts manager. "Each mask is pre-cut and pre-moistened with a mix of rose hip, marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, mulberry bark and matricaria extracts, to moisturize skin and boost its radiance. Moist+ will moisturize and repair skin and prevent wrinkle formation. It also protects against free radicals, and whitens skin in just 15 minutes."

Greenyarn is looking for more distributors of Moist+ 2 around the world, for enquiries, please contact sales@greenyarn.com.

Interchangable Sandals

2010-03-18T04:06:00.009-04:00

Once conceptualized by NUS Students as part of a school project, it was refined, tested and redesigned. After much consideration on materials used and where to manufacture, it looks like soon, this cool design with also be an "Ethical wear" as Greenyarn is visiting Indonesia and partnering with a factory that uses only disabled workers to manufacture these sandals.

Though these sandals may seem cool and may have lots of demand, the initial batches would be manufactured in Indonesia by these amazing workers who are honestly working to make ends meet. Plans of shipping Eco-fabric -- a nanotechnology fabric embedded with nanoparticles of bamboo charcoal, a trade mark of Greenyarn LLC in Boston -- will be reaching Indonesia as early as June 2010.

There are more prototypes being made and hopefully, the full scale production will be manufactured in Indonesia, benefiting the workers who would work hard to ensure the quality and standards are met.

These sandals with the interchangable straps would mean that the straps, which contain Eco-fabric, would be removed and washable. They could be also replaced with one to suit the wearer's desires.

Containing Eco-fabric, these sandals would be soft, deodorizing and antibacterial, hopefully reducing the odors. Tests are still conducted for durability and comfort before the first batch is sold.

Stay tuned.

--Robin Low
Greenyarn.

Moist+ 2 News

2009-12-29T16:39:00.008-05:00

Moist+™ 2 Facial Masks

Moist+™ 2 Facial Masks research and development is now complete, and in 2010, the new Moist+ will be available for launch to consumers soon.

Launched back in 2005, these Facial Masks were one of the best sellers, and over 1 million pieces were sold in year 2006. As the demand grew, the production grew, and customers started recommending it to their friends. When Greenyarn's Moist+™ started to enter the China Market, the growth was exponential, however, within months, we found "copies" of Moist+™ on the Market which were not from Greenyarn, and we got our merchants to recall all the masks.

After much research and development, and a lot of requests from our customers, Greenyarn decided to launch Moist+™ 2, a new and improved Moist+™, promising the same quality of nutrients, but with a softer and more unique soft cotton mask to ensure that copies of the masks will be much harder than before.

We have slightly improved our solution to make it more comfortable, and Moist+™ 2 will contain no artificial smells and alcohol to irritate the skin.

If you still do not know what Moist+™ 2 is, the following is more information:

Moist+™ is a relaxing at-home facial treatment for vibrant, soft and silky-smooth skin. The soft Eco-cotton facial mask will give you the moisturizing and relaxing benefits of a spa-quality facial in your own home. Each mask is pre-cut and pre-moistened with a relaxing mix of rose hip extract, marine collagen, Hyaluronic acid, Mulberry Bark Extract and Matricaria extract, to moisturize your skin and boost its radiance. Moist+™ will moisturize and repair your skin and prevent wrinkle formation. It also protects against free radicals and whitens your skin in just 15 minutes.

Far infrared energy can improve blood circulation and help metabolism. Improved blood circulation enables the minerals to be absorbed into the skin faster, making Moist+™ facial masks more effective than other facial masks.

What is Far infrared energy?
Far-infrared energy penetrates beyond the skin level and is absorbed efficiently by cells below. Near-infrared is mostly absorbed at the skin level and raises the skin temperature. Far-infrared can penetrate up to 4 centimetres (about 1-1/2 inches), exciting the vibrational energy of molecules and resonating with cellular frequencies – as a result, FIR rays promote bioprocesses such as increased metabolism and blood circulation.

Product Differentiation
Moist+™ facial masks use Eco-cotton which emits far-infrared energy.

Far Infrared energy can:
Help improve blood circulation
Improve metabolism
Increase cell activation
Activates water molecules in our body
Improve oxygen level in our body
Warming and eliminating fats, chemicals and toxins from our blood and thus smoothening the flow of blood.
Reducing the acidic level in our body
Improve nervous system

Benefits of Moist+™
Better nutrient absorption.
Boosts radiance and whitens.
Moisturizes skin and reduces excess oil from skin.
Repairs and protects skin damage from free radicals.
Prevents wrinkle formation.

Each Moist+™ Mask is
Dermatologist tested.
Individually packaged.
Free from added fragrances.
Non-comedogenic.
Alcohol free

Ingredients：Marine collagen; Hyalurosan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate and extracts of Matricaria, Bamboo Charcoal, Rose Hip, and Mulberry bark.

Directions:
Wash face thoroughly.
Open packet, take out pre-moistened mask and unfold.
Apply mask to face and press lightly with finger-tips to set in place.
Relax for 15 minutes and remove mask.
Discard mask after use.

Recommended usage: Two to three times each week, as needed.

Moist+™ Test Reports:
Test Item Result
Aerobic Plate Count (CFU / g) Not Detected
Heavy Metal Analysis
Pb (mg/Kg) Not Detected (< 0.2)
As (mg/Kg) Not Detected (< 0.2)
Hg (mg/Kg) Not Detected (< 0.2)
The above test is done in SGS Laboratories using inductively plasma atomic emission spectroscopy techniques to test for harmful substances in the facial mask.

Far Infrared Energy
Test Item: Thermo reradiation characteristic
Test Method: 45 degrees parallel reradiation method
Measuring part, measuring plane - Back
The number of sheets of piling - 1 Piece
Test Result: ΔT = 0.62 ℃
There is a significance difference in confidence limit 99%.

Sample absorbs and emits far infrared rays better than cotton by 0.62 ℃.

Moist+ Nutrients Formula:

Ingredients (herbs should be specified by botanical names) Concentration (IU, mg, mcg or %)
1. Marine collagen 1. 0.2%
2. Hyaluroric Acid 2. 1%
3. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate 3. 0.05%
4. Matricaria Extract 4. 0.5%
5. Rose Hip Oil 5. 0.5%
6. Carbopol 6. 15%
7. Methy Paraben 7. 0.1%
8. Butylene Glycol 8. 5%
9. Distilled Water 9. 77.63%
10. Tri-Ethanol Amine 10. 0.02%

Moist+™ FAQs:

What is Eco-cotton?
Eco-cotton is a non-woven fabric that contains within its fibers nano-particles of activated charcoal, made from the Moso Bamboo plant grown naturally in the mountains of Jhushan, where the worlds the most absorbent bamboo comes from.

What are the benefits of Eco-cotton?
Eco-cotton is naturally antibacterial, breathable, and emits and absorbs far infrared energy which helps in blood circulation and metabolism.

Why are Eco-cotton masks more effective?
As Eco-cotton is antibacterial, no chemicals are used to kill bacteria in the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the far infrared energy emitted will produce negative ions which are beneficial to the body, making the experience relaxing, refreshing and invigorating. Far infrared energy is not harmful to the body and aids in blood circulation and metabolism. As a result, the nutrients in the Eco-cotton Moist+™ facial mask are absorbed faster into the skin.

Is far infrared energy, or radiant heat harmful to us?
Infrared energy or radiant heat has nothing to do with ultraviolet radiation (which causes sunburn and damages the skin). Radiant heat is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly, without having to heat the air in between. Our sun is the principal source of radiant energy that we enjoy, and the radiant energy keeps us warm.

Why use Moist+™ facial mask?
Our skin ages daily, and if we do not take good care of our skin, we will have oily patches, wrinkles, acne and other damages from the environment. The ultraviolet rays from the sun cause free radicals to attack our skin, oxidizing the skin layers and speed up aging. Bad skin is dry, and unhealthy, and giving your skin the right amount of moisture is important. Moist+™ facial masks use gentle natural nutrients to moisturize the skin and boost its radiance. Free from alcohol and added fragrances, Moist+™ facial masks do not irritate sensitive skin, but they still provide the same soothing feeling of a spa quality facial. Moist+™ is a relaxing at-home facial treatment for vibrant, soft and silky-smooth skin.

What are the essential components and what are their effects?
Rose Hip Oil - Moistens the skin, improves metabolism, improves skin nature.
Hyaluronic Acid - Moisturizing, repairs damage from free radicals, increases skin elasticity.
Marine Collagen - Repairs damage from free radicals, eliminates wrinkles, increases skin elasticity.
Matricaria Extract - Anti-inflammatory, calming, soothing to the skin
Mulberry Bark Extract - Anti-inflammatory, lightens any discoloration from aging, sun damage, and other effects.
Bamboo Charcoal Extract - Sterilizing & detoxifying.

What are the effects of Moist+™?
The solution is lightly scented by the natural ingredients. The various plants extract helps to keep the skin fair and tender, while the other nutrients moisturizes and improves skin elasticity. Blemishes and other skin effects are lessened and wrinkles are less visible, improving overall radiance of your face. Far infrared radiation penetrates the skin and helps blood circulation and metabolism; nutrients are better absorbed with the increased cell activation and cell activation. The nutrients repair the caused by free radicals, greatly reducing the effects of ageing.

Does Greenyarn® test their products on animals?
Greenyarn® uses proven natural extracts already used by established pharmaceutical companies in Moist+™ facial masks. Our products are tested by dermatologists and sent to international testing center SGS to test for harmful substances or side effects during usage. During Beta testing, volunteers use our mask and give us feedback to help us create the perfect mask for you, Moist+™ facial mask.

Sustainable Holiday Gifts

2009-12-09T15:26:00.005-05:00

The holiday season is here and many people ask me about Greenyarn gift suggestions.

Many people are concerned that a de-odorizing and antibacterial gift may be suggesting that the receiver of the gift have bad odors. Though it might be true, some people feel that it is not polite to give such products.

How do I give someone a De-odorizing product without offending them?

My answer to most of them is as follows:

Greenyarn Sole-R Socks and Blitz Socks are actually very popular amongst runners. Whether it is people who jog often or people who run the marathon, these 200 needle count, 3-D knitted sport socks have cushioning unlike any other socks in the market. Runners from Greater Boston Running Club have tried it and they like the way it cushion their run, and how comfortable they are even when they use it for the marathon. Most of them who previous got blisters after a marathon, now do not get any thanks to the socks, their knees and ankles hurt less and they recover after the Marathon faster.

I personally wear Vitesse Mid Cut Socks and Mayheim Half Cut Socks a lot, as do many Boston Police officers as the level of cushioning they provide makes me not have tired feet even after 8 hours of walking and standing around. My postman who swears by them buy them every year and he rotates 4 pairs of socks and he says they last 2 years or more, and they are much more durable and comfortable than any other socks he tried.

I've known customers who travel a lot, and take the bus or plane, and they commented that the new Greenyarn's Briefs and underwear wicks moisture well, and the seamless construction along with the fine fibers use makes the underwears soft and comfortable, so much that they encourage people touching them and came out with a #bumfondle hashtag on Twitter. There is also a webpage Bumfondle.me.

Greenyarn's products does not contain any bleach, not only does that reduce the chance of developing allergies, making very white or brightly colored apparel requires a lot of dyes, and most companies, even the ones that say "Made in USA" do not handle their dye wastes well and result in widespread damage to the environment. Greenyarn uses colored yarn, a process has lesser impact to the environment than your regular "Bleach white" Organic Cotton, which I feel is pretty much just a name for a product that is not green at all.

So if you give a Greenyarn gift, it says comfort and the durability of these gifts also reduces wastes and save the environment.

If you receive a Greenyarn product, it is from a person who cares.

Happy Holidays

--Robin Low
CEO Greenyarn LLC

How to pick a pair of comfortable undergarments

2009-11-19T14:22:00.004-05:00

With the advancements of technology in the garment industry, you don't have to settle with just regular underwear which you don't like or briefs that do not give any support at all.

1) Get seamless underwears. Although seams may not seem much, and do not bother many people, wearing tight fitting clothing or simply sitting on these seams for a long time may cause a lot of discomfort. The seams do add additional pressure which will leave marks and kill skin cells with prolonged pressure. This will eventually cause skin irritation and unnecessary itching of the skin.

A good pair of underwear should be seamless.

2) Check the elastic band. The elastic band that contains too much rubber will feel tight and constricting. Many people wear briefs, but their elastic bands of their cheap briefs are often too tight and constrict blood flow and may cause skin irritation. If you find your undergarments leaving marks on your body after you take them off, then you are better off not using that underwear anymore.

A good pair of underwear will not leave marks on your body after wear.

3) Avoid bleach and dyes. Your underwear contacts your body and will be under your clothing most of your time. Unless you are constantly in nothing but your underwear, you should just look for naturally colored underwear that are nrither bleached nor dyed. Besides being environmenatlly friendly, the naturally colored underwear are less likely to cause skin irritation.

4) Check for moisture wicking. Get a pair of underwear and drip some water on the underwear. The water should not bead on the underwear and should be instantly absorbed. There is often sweat and moisture close to the body, and it is important for the your body to be dry to prevent bacteria growth.

A good pair of underwear wicks moisture well and drys fast as well.

5) Feel the material for smoothness, softness and comfort. Run your fingers through the underwear. With today's top materials like Microfiber, cashmere and other top of the line materials, why settle for something that can chafe you? Find a material that feel really full and soft to the touch as it is something that contacts your skin all the time.

A good pair of underwear must feel good to the touch, not too thick or thin. Many underwear that are soft and comfortable are still very durable as there are a lot of new advancements in technology.

6) Avoid tags. Find tagless designs or cut out the tags of the underwear after purchase. Tags often cause discomfort in many people.

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When you are picking underwear, choose features, benefits and design over color, brand and packaging.

Just because the box looks good, does not mean the underwear is comfortable.

Self-Generating, Battery-less Remote Control For TV

2009-11-19T11:32:00.001-05:00

I love to read articles like this. Practical inventions for everyday use that is green!

Self-Generating, Battery-less Remote Control For TV

NEC Electronics and Onryoku Hatsuden developed a prototype [J] of remote control which is powered by the movement of user’s button-push actions.

User actions produce electrical energy, and enable the controller to turn on/off, change volume and switch channels without dry-cell batteries. Both companies are to promote the technology to TV set vendors, to realize it into practical use in 2011.

Source: Asiajin | http://asiajin.com/blog/2009/11/18/self-generating-battery-less-remote-control-for-tv by Akky Akimoto - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Greenyarn at TwestivalSG

2009-09-13T03:11:00.001-04:00

Greenyarn participated at TwestivalSG held in Singapore at Chinatown on 12 Sept 2009.

TwestivalSG

Many products were for sale and profits went to the Children's Cancer Foundation.

Many people came to check out Greenyarn Products, and though many were impressed with the quality and comfort of the products, sales was brisk, even though it was for Charity.

Chinatown is a location where there are crowds, but mainly people looking for "Cheap" products, and even though this was a charity event, there seemed to be many Singaporean old folks who came and "took" free things, and never donate or participated.

There was free flow of Coca Cola, and many people came for free coke, and some even came to collect coke cans. They enjoyed the celebrations but most that were not invited simply came for free entertainment.

As it requires a lot of "red tape" to organize an event in Singapore, TwestivalSG is more an "invitation only" event, but there was still a strong turn out even for the short preparation.
The people in Waggener Edstrom did an ok job for such a short notice for the event.

There were many activities in the event, and it started at 11am and lasted till 3pm. There was lots of people getting dunked in a pool of water -- ALL FOR CHARITY!

Besides dunking, there is also a Twister game where the top prize is a Samsung Phone! Many people had a blast at the event, and it was indeed fun!

There is strong interest in the Greenyarn products. Many came and asked about the underwear which was newly launched, however, they seemed to be hesitant to purchase undergarments in public, a little strange, when they come to a charity event, and do not want to spend their money to help the Children's Cancer Foundation.

Many came in their #bumfondle underwear and were definitely interested in the other range of products, including the 200 needle count, 3-D knitting Eco-fabric sport socks, and were shy to buy undergarments at a charity event where 50% of the proceeds go to Charity.

Nonetheless, the day was complete when Joe Augustin, a popular Radio Guy and Emcee, is now officially part of team #bumfondle, Twitter's hottet #hashtag. We look forward to his honest review on the Greenyarn Smart Briefs.

Twestival raised over $17,000, and from the looks of the event, we may have reached $20,000?

Well, it was a great event, you should definitely check out Twestival next time it comes to town.

-- Greenyarn

More Greenyarn Events to come: TwestivalSG

2009-09-06T23:27:00.003-04:00

Thank you for coming to the #Bumfondle Launch and Rockband Party at Zsofi's on Dunlop Street.

Its was a great party, and we had lots of fun!

Now, Greenyarn is taking part in Twestival SG (http://www.facebook.com/TwestivalSG)

Greenyarn will be selling its range of 2009/2010 products, and the profits will go to the Children's Cancer Foundation.

The following products can be expected at Twestival.
200 needle count socks with cushioned sole containing Eco-fabric.
New 2010 Greenyarn Smart underwear.
Greenyarn Polo Shirts, Knee Guards and Wristbands.

http://greenyarn.com/products.htm

What is Eco-fabric?
Eco-fabric is cloth fabric made from nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal. Eco-fabric's bamboo-carbon nano-particles comes from 4-5 years old Taiwanese Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens) that is grown naturally in the Jhushan, Taiwan (bamboo mountain).

Eco-fabric possesses the following properties:

Antibacterial and antifungal
Bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticide and bamboo-carbon nano particles still retains its natural antibacterial and antifungal functions, bacteriostasis and deodorization. As Eco-fabric has natural antibiosis function, it should not cause any allergic reaction to the skin, unlike other fibers sterilized with antimicrobial agent.

Breathable and dry
Bamboo-carbon yarn has a cross-section filled with various micro-gaps and micro-holes, hence compared to other conventional fabric; it has better moisture absorption and ventilation. Eco-fabric products can absorb and disperse sweat fast, making them feel dry and comfortable. They also do not stick to skin during hot summer days.

Thermal regulation
Eco-fabric products not only feel cool during hot days, they also have great insulating effect of maintaining temperature in the cold.

Absorption and emission of Far Infrared Radiation
Bamboo-carbon nano particles can absorb far infrared radiation from the environment, and emit them to help in cell activation, promotes blood circulation and metabolism in the long run.

De-odorizing
As bamboo-carbon has porous structure. Eco-fabric can absorb and decompose benzene, phenol, methyl alcohol, and other harmful substances.

Prevent static electricity buildup
As bamboo-carbon nano particles are conductive, their presence in the fiber helps Eco-fabric prevent charge buildup. As a result, wearer of Eco-fabric products will not experience unnecessary static-electrical shock even in dry conditions.

Green
Using Eco-fabric generally will not cause any allergic reactions as Eco-fabric gets all its above properties from bamboo. Harmful chemicals are not used during production of Eco-fabric.

Washable
As the bamboo-carbon nano particles is distributed inside fibers rather than on their surface, Eco-fabric is washable without diminishing the effectiveness of the carbon powder's special qualities even after 50 washes.

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Twestival is a BIG Tweetup (Twitter meeting) and is about celebrating life. People (who tweet or do not tweet) from all over the world is meeting up for a good cause.

In Singapore, TwestivalSG is supporting Children's Cancer Foundation, and we are meeting up for a good cause.

Come join us

Host:	TwestivalSG
Type:	Causes - Fundraiser
Network:	Global

Date:	Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time:	11:00am - 3:00pm
Location:	Chinatown (Right beside Chinatown Complex)
Street:	See map here: http://ow.ly/nH1E
City/Town:	Singapore, Singapore
	View Map

Email:

twestivalsg@waggeneredstrom.com

Greenyarn Eco-fabric smart underwear launched.

2009-08-31T00:52:00.003-04:00

The Greenyarn Eco-fabric Smart underwear for both men and women are officially launched today.

Containing Eco-fabric, these Smart underwear are:

Antibacterial and antifungal
Bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticide and bamboo-carbon nano particles still retains its natural antibacterial and antifungal functions, bacteriostasis and deodorization. As Eco-fabric has natural antibiosis function, it should not cause any allergic reaction to the skin, unlike other fibers sterilized with antimicrobial agent.

Thermal regulation
Eco-fabric products not only feel cool during hot days, they also have great insulating effect of maintaining temperature in the cold.

De-odorizing
As bamboo-carbon has porous structure. Eco-fabric can absorb and decompose benzene, phenol, methyl alcohol, and other harmful substances.

Green
Using Eco-fabric generally will not cause any allergic reactions as Eco-fabric gets all its above properties from bamboo. Harmful chemicals are not used during production of Eco-fabric.

Washable
As the bamboo-carbon nano particles are embedded and distributed inside fibers rather than coated on their surface, Eco-fabric is washable without diminishing the effectiveness of the carbon powder's special qualities even after 50 washes.

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Beside being soft and comfortable, they really are very durable and will lase a long time. There is even a #Bumfondle edition, a special edition available to people on Twitter and there is in fact so much hype about it that there exist bumfondle.me a webpage created by team #bumfondle's Captain: @growlybear

These space-age underwear are now available to the public, and available in stores in Singapore and online in the US soon. For more information, feel free to visit www.greenyarn.com

With them promoting blood circulation and metabolism, will they help shape your bum?

--Greenyarn

Wow! Bumfondle.me

2009-08-15T02:38:00.002-04:00

Wow there is a site called #Bumfondle.me?!!

http://bumfondle.me/

Awesome!, Special thanks to

Twitter peeps who form Team #bumfondle
@GreenyarnLLC
@robin_low
@ctham
@inrsoul
@Wolfgang_
@growlybear
@bruincoffee

Honourary member
@JoeAugustin Check out his Fantastic podcast http://morningjam.com The Shareen & Joe Show Singapore's Funniest Daily Podcast

Well the #bumfondle underwear are available, and if you get one now, it can come with a free.. err.. #Bumfondle.

Thank you team!

The #Bumfondle Greenyarn Underwear are here!

2009-08-13T03:29:00.003-04:00

The 2010 Greenyarn Undergarments are here.

They come in 3 kinds:

Men's Briefs
Women's "Rectangular" Undies
Women's Underwear.

All of them are made with Eco-Fabric and Lycra, and their seamless construction makes them very comfortable.

There is the limited #Bumfondle edition which is currently only available in Singapore, retailing for S$40, and the regular ones available at Sunnychoice at the Rail Mall in Upper Bukit Timah.

For this weekend, I'll probably hold a #sgtweetup to promote this at $25 each. Let me know at @robin_low if you are interested. (Also the style you want and qty, and whether you want the #bumfondle tag)

Many customers have feedbacked that the undergarments are "too durable" as their "2-year old" underwear is still stretchable and feels as good as new, thanks to quality construction and of course Eco-fabric and Lycra.

Well for those who do not know what the benefits of the underwear are, basically as it contains Eco-fabric, the undergarments will have the following properties:

Antibacterial and antifungal
Bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticide and bamboo-carbon nano particles still retains its natural antibacterial and antifungal functions, bacteriostasis and deodorization. As Eco-fabric has natural antibiosis function, it should not cause any allergic reaction to the skin, unlike other fibers sterilized with antimicrobial agent.

Thermal regulation
Eco-fabric products not only feel cool during hot days, they also have great insulating effect of maintaining temperature in the cold.

De-odorizing
As bamboo-carbon has porous structure. Eco-fabric can absorb and decompose benzene, phenol, methyl alcohol, and other harmful substances.

Green
Using Eco-fabric generally will not cause any allergic reactions as Eco-fabric gets all its above properties from bamboo. Harmful chemicals are not used during production of Eco-fabric.

For more information, feel free to visit Greenyarn

Greenyarn Undergarments on the way.

2009-08-05T04:50:00.002-04:00

The 2007 Eco-fabric Smart Underwear were completely sold out for 6 months and the much awaited 2009/2010 version should be out soon. The Greenyarn Undergarments are currently being shipped and will arrive by 7 Aug 09 to Singapore to be checked for quality and placed in boxes.

Though there are some new enhancements on the undergarments, we have decided to keep the old price and they will be available at US$20 at your local stores soon.

The original undergarments are very comfortable and they conform to your body contours, giving you a perfect fit and yet not constructing. Many customers who bought the original underwear keep returning to buy more, even though these underwear seem to last a long time. So far, most of the customers are still wearing their original once they bought 2 years back as the quality materials and construction make these space age undergarments last.

The highly comfortable underwear is made from Eco-fabric and Lycra, woven by a highly advanced seamless machine. Using the feedback from customers, Greenyarn is able to construct a new underwear with the same materials but with a different cutting to provide even more comfort and improve on the looks and wearability.

"We are still using the soft fine fibers with embedded nanoparticles," said Mr Hsieh, a researcher at Greenyarn. "The nano-particles contain bamboo charcoal, which fight bacteria and deodorize. Furthermore, they absorb and emit Far Infrared energy."

Far Infrared energy is a low energy form of light that dips through the skin layer and massages the cells below, stimulating healthy metabolism and blood circulation. All these benefits of the smart underwear come from bamboo charcoal and not from artificial chemicals, and since they are embedded in the fibers they cannot be washed out.

"You hear about the astronauts wear these for space missions," said Navin Weeraratne, Greenyarn's South Asia accounts manager. "And it is now available for the public to wear."

"Many people ask why are these underwear considered 'Green' when it contains synthetic fibers." says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. "I feel that there are many ways of producing a 'Greener' product, and in Greenyarn, we do not use any bleach or dyes during processing, and the benefits from the fibers do last a long time and they are from a natural source. Furthermore, these undergarments simply are very durable and thus it will not create a problem of constant disposal if it can last for more than a year -- even with constant washing."

There is also a secret #bumfondle edition that will be coming out soon, but these limited ones are only available with pre-order.

Check out www.greenyarn.com for more details.

-- Greenyarn

Heel Pains (More about foot health)

2009-07-26T03:20:00.002-04:00

Do you have heel pains every morning and you limp to the bathroom the first thing in the morning? You may have plantar fascia damage.

The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It runs from the tuberosity of the calcaneus forward to the heads of the metatarsal bones. It is the source of the painful condition plantar fasciitis. The plantar aponeurosis is the central part of the plantar fascia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantar_fascia

In short, the plantar facia is an elastic band that starts from your heel and goes along the bottom of your foot. If the band is short, you will have high arches, if it is long, you may have flat feet. A pad of fat at the heel cushions the shock as we walk. As we age, the planta fascia gradually lose its elasticity and the fat pad becomes thinner. Stress on the foot may result in planta fascia damage or tears, which may cause pain, bruises and swelling.

The most common cause of heel pain is overusage.

1) Jogging, dancing or climbing stairs can cause much stress on the hell bone and attached tissue.

2) Being flat-footed or having high arches can affect weight distribution and thus overstressing the planta fascia.

3) Wearing improper shoes, high heels, and stiff thin-soled shoes or lack of an arch support may cause heel pain. Choosing the right comfortable shoe that you wear constantly if you are walking for long hours are important for shock absorbing. Prolonged wearing of High heels can strain the tissue around the heel.

4) Obesity, pregnancy, foot swelling due to diabetes, prolonged standing or walking on hard surfaces can also cause heel pain.

5) Other causes may include nerve damage or rheumatoid arthiritis or long term use of corticosteroid injection, but these are much less common.

If self-care measures are ineffective for 2 months, or if pain worsens, of if you have an existing medical condition, you should consult your family doctor or a podiatrist.

Prevention

There are several ways to prevent heel pains, they include:

1) Reduce body weight. (less weight = less stress on heel)

2) Avoid high impact activities such as running and switchto low impact sports like swimming or cycling.

3) Wear proper footwear for your daily activities. Invest in a good pair of socks and good walking shoes if you are going for prolonged walking (e.g. shopping) or when you are on a holiday visiting other countries.

4) Use the right footwear for the right sports, when you are playing basketball, running shoes do not have good ankle support for the movements required in basketball, and you may result in a twisted ankle. If you play barefooted, the impact of your heel to the ground is not cushioned and you may injure yourself when you land hard on your feet.

5) Use a good pair of insoles to cushion your feet.

6) Wear a good pair of socks with a cushioned sole to cushion your feel.

Self care treatment

If you experience heel pain, you can do these exercises yourself to try to reduce the pain.

Try stretching exercises to stretch the plantar fascia and Archilles' tendon or strengthen lower leg muscles to stabilize your ankle and heel.

Roll the foot over a tennis ball.
Pick up marbles with your toes.
Standstraight with your hands against a wall. Put the injured leg behind your other leg. Keep your heels flat on the floor before slowly bending both knees. You should feel a stretch in the lower part of your leg. Hold the stretch for 15 seconds then repeat it for 6 - 8 times.
Use off the shelf or customized supports
Apply ice on the painful area for 15 minutes - 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a day after activity to reduce inflammation.

Heel pain is preventable. Untreated heel pain may result in a long term condition that could affect your daily activities. It may cause foot, knee, hip or back injuries as you change your walking posture and motion to lessen the pain. Do not ignore it.

Health Tips brought to you be Greenyarn.

Eco-Materials

2009-07-07T00:53:00.002-04:00

Many people have asked about organic Fabrics. They want to say that wear or sell organic cotton or bamboo fabrics. However, being green does now mean that you use green materials, it is a lifestyle, and the whole products from production to the end of life has to be considered.

Have anyone thought about the reasons they life organic cotton? Does anyone really need organic cotton? It is not something you put in your mouth. It is something you wear, and frankly, many factories bleach their organic cotton and after multiple processes before it becomes an end product, say a t-shirt, you cannot tell the difference between an organic T-shirt and a non-organic one.

Products like socks and undergarments, where spandex and rubber is used, you cannot even argue that cotton materials are more "bio-degradable" than their synthetic counterparts.

In my opinion, "Eco" depends more on the process rather than materials used. I have seen "Organic Cotton" in China made into shirts, and these shirts are bleached and dyed in bright colors. Within 5km of the factory, there is no life as the bleach and dyes used are very toxic.

Even when organic dyes are used, factories that indiscriminately discharge wastes into open drains will cause harm to the Ecosystem. (In some unethical factories in India)

For various forms of polyester, colored yarns are available, thus reducing the need for dyeing and bleaching -- the 2 processes which I feel does the most harm to the environment if it is not done right. Some of these colored yarns come from the colored polyester beads, which means dyes or bleach was never required.

If you truly want an "ECO" material, I would recommend working with ISO14001 factories.

Various synthetic materials, Micro-fiber Nylon for example can be made into fabric with an ultra soft finish, yet with extreme durability. With the right materials, like Lycra from Dupont, fine nylon undergarments can last 2 years with regular wash, and they can retain their shape and elasticity. Various bamboo underwear which boasts being very "green" may only last 10 washes before it starts to get out of shape.

Greenyarn believes in quality of their products and it must withstand constant use and abuse and last significantly longer than regular products. "Cheap socks" which spoil easily will lead to more of a disposal issue when they are not usable after 5 washes. Whereas a good pair of Coolmax socks if made properly can be used for more than 100 washes.

If you want to be Green, use quality products. The problem with some people is that they buy too many different clothes, more than they can wear, and this generates a lot of waste if they were to discard it. Use quality products, they last longer, and if you don't like the style anymore, donate it. A little giving goes a long way in saving our environment!

--Greenyarn

#Bumfondle Edition

2009-07-01T03:16:00.005-04:00

Special Edition #Bumfondle (Rear of underwear)

There will be limited #Bumfondle Edition Printed.

Let me know if you are interested.

These are Eco-Fabric Seamless Underwear, extremely comfortable. They contain Eco-fabric and Lycra, conforming to your body contours. They are so soft and comfortable, that people would want to touch them... And perhaps fondle. -- lol

They are anti-bacterial, de-odorizing, wicking, and they promote blood circulation and metabolism. These seamless underwear should be available in Singapore by mid August.

For more information on Eco-fabric, please visit www.greenyarn.com

--Greenyarn.

Men's Briefs

Women's Underwear

Women's Rectangular Underwear

Sneak Previews

2009-06-25T02:12:00.002-04:00

After a lot of testing and and washing, the new "Ultra-soft" and comfortable Greenyarn undergarments is ready for production.

Containing Eco-fabric, these underwears are:

De-odorizing
Antibacterial
Breathable and Dry
Prevents static buildup
Promotes Blood Circulation.
Green (No dyes and bleach is used in manufacturing process)

The undergarments also contain Lycra and they are very comfortable and they will conform to your body contours when worn.

The benefits from Eco-fabric will last even after 50 washes as the nano-particles of bamboo charcoal within the fibers are embedded and not coated, making the benefits last and will not wash out unlike competitors who coat bamboo charcoal on their fibers.

Watch out for them in your favorite stores, they have just finished their test phase and results are great!

They are in production today and will be ready to be shipped in a month.

Look out! These space age undergarments will come to change the way you view undergarments forever!

-- Greenyarn

Preview of the new and improved underwear

2009-06-19T10:47:00.008-04:00

These are the new and improved underwear that would be released in the next few months.

These seamless underwear contain Eco-fabric (Superfine Nylon) and lycra, making them very soft, comfortable and conform to your body contours.

With Eco-fabric, these advanced undergarments are de-odorizing, anti-bacterial, breathable, absorbs and emits far-infrared energy to promote blood circulation and metabolism.

Below are the images of the prototype which are being tested for comfort and effectiveness after 100 washes.

Women's (rectangular) Underwear

Men's Briefs

Women's Underwear

Note: The actual underwear may not look like the prototypes below.

Taiwan 2009

2009-06-11T13:26:00.001-04:00

Many things have changed in Taiwan since I last visited in 2008. The high speed rail's operation has improved significantly, making travelling from North to South a lot more convenient. There is ample crew at the train station to guide customers and help them get to the right platform, and the train service is very regular and on time. The trains are fast and comfortable too. It now takes about 40 mins to get from Taichung to TaoYuan. Apart from noisy farmers on their cell phones even though there are many signs to tell people not to disturb other commuters, the train seats are relatively clean and the ride is pleasant.

The cost of food has increased slightly, but still very much affordable. A lot of my favourite food stores are still available, and doing well. I scheduled sometime to visit some electronic stores to buy some accessories, however, some unexpected delays and meetings occured and I did not have a chance to get anything.

In Changhua, as I visited some factory, I still see many patches of farmland intermingled with the factories. It was very interested to see farms and vegetable fields besides facotries with many trucks traveling on the little single lane roads.

I saw several religious parades at night too. The roads were closed for an hour for people carrying the "idols" to dance with pop music and perform on the streets.

In the city of Yuanlin, I still do not see any change. With the presence of SWing flu, the residents still do not seem to have a higher standard of hygene, and many who go to the toilet still do not wash their hands. I don't understand why people in asia generally have no concept of personal safety. Many pedestrians wander across the roads not reakky concerned with personal safety, and the little scooters and bicycles do not seem to obey traffic rules and traffic lights. In the 4 days, I withnessed 2 accidents which was caused by unattentive riders and drivers.

The larger factories in Taiwan have seemed to have gron larger! Many of them have ISO9001 and other certifications, and they many use ERP systems to plan their resources. There also seem to be a greater awareness of sustainability and some of the factories are using solar powered hot water and PV cells to generate part of their electricity.

I visited the facotries that I contacted and picked the few with ISO9001 certification, but I have yet seen any facotry in Taiwan that made any FDA certified facial masks, and the larger ones does not seem to have a consistent system of production. The sales staff know very little of their products and many of their attitude towards the environment is still much lacking.

In terms of undergarments and socks, I've secured factories that would work with Eco-fabric and have a good production system and sustainable processes. Many of them even have supplier tracking and can track the problem to the source of each batch of product made from its raw materials.

For fabric and garments, the nice fabrics are all dyed/bleached, and the choice of natural colors and colored yarns(yarns that are not dyed but come in some specific colors) are still very limited. There is not much progress in the garment industry since 2004, and there seem to be just a focus on new designs and patterns rather than using functional fabrics and sustainable processes and materials.

Overall, my visit to Taiwan was very fruitful and I have learned a lot and partnered with some new key partners to manufacture Greenyarn products.

-- Greenyarn

Greenyarn on Twitter.

2009-05-24T12:54:00.003-04:00

There are new 2009 products for Greenyarn, we now have a few new socks, more advanced and better than before.

Please check out our webpage. www.greenyarn.com for more information.

These new socks are 200 needle count and they not only contain Eco-fabric, they also contain coolmax, which makes them wick so much moisture and feel even better than before. We got our feedback from athletes and customers like you and added these new features to make them feel better.

Thanks a lot!!

-- Robin Low
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Save earth by going 'fit green'

2009-05-24T12:47:00.000-04:00

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090423/SPORTS06/904230324/1039/sports06

April 23, 2009

Save earth by going 'fit green'

By DJ Reese
Fitness columnist

Does your workout help the Earth to stay healthy? Wednesday was Earth Day, but relax. You can still do your part by getting eco-friendly. Every little bit helps.

Give your fitness gear a green makeover. Look for brands like REI and Patagonia that maintain sustainable business ethics. Look for smart fabrics. Ladies, did you know that Champion's Vapor Sports Bra is made with a fiber called Cocona? It's made from coconut shells, wicks away perspiration, controls odor and is oh-so eco-friendly.

New Balance makes shirts with Cocona fabric for both men and women. Gaiam features yoga wear made of organic cotton, and for more active pursuits, try their ActiveSoy shorts created from fibers made with soybean oil. Even your socks can go green. Greenyarn socks are made with antibacterial bamboo charcoal. Looking for shoes with an eco-friendly flair?

Check out the Nike Trash Talk shoe - it features recycled materials. Tote your stuff in Keen's gym bag. It's made with rice paper.

With exercise, the idea is simple - you supply the power. Here are some ideas so you can go green with ease.

Create an unplugged home gym. You'll save gasoline and won't contribute auto exhaust to the atmosphere while you get a kicking workout with tools like kettle bells, barbells and dumbbells.

Resistance tubing and bands also provide strong resistance. Purchase human powered aerobic equipment, such as ergonomic rowers, spinning bicycles, cross-country skiers, and treadmills.

Get outside. Walk, hike, bike, jog and run for your cardio - you'll save electricity as you savor the environment. Add in strengthening moves, such as pull-ups, push-ups and dips for an upper body blast. Target your lower body with lunges, squats and step-ups. All you need is your body weight.

To get started, begin a basic walking program of three days a week of moderate intensity. Build up from as little as 10 minutes. Perhaps your first goal could be 20 minutes of continuous walking before cooling down and finishing off with some stretches. When you exercise consistently, you'll begin to notice positive changes, such as better stamina and looser clothes.

After a period of six weeks of consistent walking, consider making a few easy changes. Add 10-15 minutes to your usual time, add an additional day, or increase your intensity by or adding in a power interval, like hill walking or jogging.

For the ultimate in high-intensity cardio and modified impact training, try jumping rope. It gobbles up calories and is a great modality to add to any workout routine. Keep your arms close to your sides with your shoulders down and make small circles with your wrists and forearms. Keep your hands at hip level and hop a few inches off the ground with soft knees.

Spring into fitness that can get you in shape and respects the Earth. Go green and enjoy!

Green workouts: Make your exercise regimen eco-friendly

2009-05-24T12:44:00.002-04:00

http://www.houmatoday.com/

Make-your-exercise-regimen-eco-friendly

Interesting article on taking steps to “green” your workouts can be that simple.
By BARB BERGGOETZ
The Indianapolis Star
Published: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

New Nano-technology products for the holiday season

2009-05-24T12:41:00.002-04:00

12/24/2008 9:46:39 PM
New Nano-technology products for the holiday season

Greenyarn, a Boston nanotech startup developing advanced, eco-friendly fabrics and apparel for consumers, is now launching new 2009 products.

The company that started manufacturing 200 needle count Eco-Fabric since 2004 is launching new 2009 socks. Greenyarn's performance socks have sold well with popular trends in sustainability and Nanotechnology, and the company is ready to release new lines of improved garments.

The Eco-Fabric 200-needle socks contain Nano-particles of Bamboo charcoal, which are embedded within the fibers and do not wash out unlike lower quality performance wear that lose their effects over time. The particles are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, aid blood circulation and metabolism, and prevent static build up. With 200-needle count and 3-D knitted cushioned soles, the socks give full cushioning all day and prevent “tired feet” for those standing and walking a lot at their jobs.

Using feedback from customers and athlete focus groups, the new socks fit better through have flatter seams and carefully placed elastic points. Using DuPont CoolMax fibers, these socks can wick more moisture and dry faster than their older versions. Coolmax work together with Eco-fabric to regulate temperature, yet the socks are easy to care for, machine washable, and quick drying.

Greenyarn also launched Eco-fabric Polo shirts which uses Nike’s Dryfit and Eco-fabric, woven together to form an ultra comfortable, soft and wicking shirt that wicks moisture and controls odor, perfect for a golf game.

Nanotechnology clothing is an emerging trend that uses the science of ultra-small machines and materials to add exciting new characteristics to products that were previously not possible. Greenyarn applies it's patented nanoparticle technology to creating fabrics and apparel with novel qualities such as enhanced absorption of odors and anti-bacterial characteristics.

Greenyarn's initial product line revolves around Eco-Fabric. Greenyarn added nanoparticles of bamboo charcoal to a rayon resin which it uses to create fabric and apparel. Eco-Fabric is deodorizing, antibacterial, antifungal, thermally regulating, and static free. These benefits are derived naturally from the nanoparticles of bamboo charcoal, and not from chemicals, so Eco-Fabric is also environmentally friendly. Other products that Greenyarn has created with Eco-Fabric include dress and sport socks, shoe insoles, undergarments and shoes.

“We must thank our loyal customers and athletes who participated in the research and design of these improved socks.” said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. “We strive to deliver relevant products which differentiate ourselves from our competitors.”

The new socks can be found in Malaysia (CEOBodycare), in Singapore(Sunnychoice), and in the USA at Buyactivatedcharcoal.com

http://nanotechwire.com/news.asp?nid=7128

Nanotechnology Videos

2009-05-24T12:35:00.002-04:00

Bamboo Charcoal Nanoparticles in Fabrics for Antibacterial and Deodorizing Applications

AZoM.com interviewed Robin Low, Director of Greenyarn about their fabrics that contain bamboo charcoal nanoparticles. He briefly explains how they are produced and shows us numerous examples of finished products including socks and underwear. He also outlines reasons for using bamboo charcoal nanoparticles which include their antibacterial and deodorizing properties.

Run time: 1:48 min

Video found here: youtube

http://www.azonano.com/nanotechnology-video-details.asp?VidID=205

More hio than hippie: Fabric of our lives.

2009-05-24T12:32:00.002-04:00

Fabric of Our Lives

Polyester be gone! Dori and Val are talking about new, eco-friendly fabrics (and some old ones). Check the links below for more information.

Podcast can be found here: --> http://www.morehipthanhippie.com/

Greenyarn Podcast @ MRS (Boston)

2009-05-24T12:27:00.002-04:00

GREENYARN, Robin Low, Director

AZoM conducted a series of interviews at the 2007 MRS Fall Meeting in Boston between November 27 and 29. Here's what one of the exhibitors had to say when asked about their latest developments, products and technologies.

Greenyarn manufacture yarns that have bamboo charcoal nanoparticles embedded within them. Yarns include rayon, polyester and nylon, often from renewable sources.

These yarns are have been used to manufacture commercially available items such as pants, coats, socks, undergarments and shoes, which all take advantage of the antibacterial, deodorizing and non-static electricity generating properties afforded by the incorporation of the bamboo charcoal nanoparticles.

"Fabrics and products manufactured by Greenyarn are based on renewable, sustainable resources and offer antibacterial and deodorizing properties, while retaining all the benefits provided by the base materials."

Duration - 7:59 min | File size - 7.5 Mb | File type - mp3

Podcast link --> Azonano

Step on it

2008-03-27T09:45:00.001-04:00

Jan 2008

Boston Globe Magazine

Step on It
Finally, wearable technology for a part of the body that really needs it.

January 27, 2008
Those silly 3-D glasses are absolutely useless outside a movie theater. But whether the nano-particles of activated bamboo charcoal embedded in the fibers of Greenyarn's Eco-Fabric socks actually work - the company claims the fabric is antibacterial, antifungal, antistatic, and antistinky - runners say that the socks feel good, reports Charlie Rodgers, manager of Bill Rodgers Running Center at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. And the socks ($10 or $12, depending on length) certainly don't look as silly as the glasses.
(Photo by Joel Benjamin)
more stories like this
Bill Rodgers Running CenterFaneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, 617-723-5612, billrodgers.com

Deutsches museum exhibit

2008-03-27T09:42:00.003-04:00

Deutsches museum

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Bildtext:Antibakterielle Socken, aus Bambusholzkohle Nanopartikeln hergestelltEine amerikanische Firma stellt aus Bambusholzkohle Nanopartikel her, die in Stofffasern eingesponnen werden. Sie wirken antibakteriell und lassen sich zum Beispiel zu Socken verarbeiten.(Hersteller: Greenyarn)Format: JEPG, Farbraum RGB, 1535 px / 1016 pxZur Vorschau (max. 600 px / 600 px, Bild öffnet sich in neuem Fenster)Frei zur Veröffentlichung nur mit dem Vermerk:Foto: Deutsches MuseumDownload (400 kB)
Special Exhibition: Nanotechnology in everyday life: Antibacterial socks produced from bamboo charcoal nano particlesAn American company produces nano particles from bamboo charcoal, which are then spun into fibres. They have an antibacterial function and may be made into socks, for example. (Manufacturer: Greenyarn)Free for use in publication when accompanied by the acknowledgement:Photo: Deutsches Museum

Greenyarn products can be seen at :Deutsches museum

EDGE Holiday Gift Guide :: Gifts of Conscious

2007-11-30T01:21:00.000-05:00

EDGE Holiday Gift Guide :: Gifts of Consciousby Jason SalzensteinEDGE National Style & Travel EditorThursday Nov 29, 2007

Green, fair trade, organic... it seems to be all we hear about today. Everything is eco-this and eco-that; even Barneys is touting itself as "green" with some stupid promotion for "exclusive" $100 canvas bags. Gimme’ a friggin break! (They are cute though...)If you really want to "give green," go down to your local farmer’s market, but some fresh produce, and make a salad. Or, look in your basement, closet, or deep under the bed, find some things you haven’t used in a few years, dust them off and re-gift!If you don’t want to look like a loser however, you may wish to opt for one of our "green" gifts below.* They’re all eco-, earth-, and/or people- friendly and also pretty fabulous. Just make sure you also keep true to the spirit when selecting gift-wrap. An old newspaper and some twine can be very chic, as can pages pulled from high-fashion magazines, or even old shopping bags. Get creative!*If you live in Seattle or Oregon, you should feel perfectly fine with the above-mentioned re-gifting suggestions; in fact, you’ll get TONS of bonus points if you do. And before you Sea-dawgs and Oregonians start sending me hate mail, know that I’m a die-hard Northwesterner, so back off or I’ll tie you up with my flannel shirt and beat you with my Birkenstock.

Drink to Mother Earth!It may sound a bit crazy, but drinking wine can actually be good for the earth. How, you ask? Simple: eco-friendly, "green" vineyards!The fabulously fashionable and fun-loving Rioja region of Spain has long been known for its traditions, its history, and its excellent wines; now it’s also becoming known as an eco-friendly area, with Europe’s first bio-climatic winery! El Talud is a bio-climatic wine- the winery uses solar power to produce all its energy and the water used to make it is recycled for use in the neighboring village- and our favorite, the Magister Bibendi Crianza is an organic wine with a vivacious wild berry aroma and fruit-forward flavor that pairs just as well with pastas as it does with red meat. Vibrant Riojas also happen to be the official wine of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and since many of them run under $20, you can afford to be fashionable every night!From Spain to South Africa...Heading south, a popular importer of South African wine and spirits- 57 Main Street- has set up two unique philanthropic programs, both designed to give a boost to educational opportunities in South Africa. Through their Adopt-a-School program, 5% of net proceeds of all South African wines and spirits are donated to schools in South Africa. Their Wine for Literacy (I know I always read better after a few glasses!) program is set up so that all crates used by 57 Main Street in importing South African wines and spirits to the US are returned to South Africa filled with children’s books. How cool is that!Basically, when you buy and drink a bottle of wine imported by 57 Main Street, you’re giving back with every sip. I can definitely drink to that! South Africa has some great wines too, including an EDGE favorite, the Boschendal Sauvignon Blanc, Grand Cuvée, which has wonderful hints of citrus, tropical fruit, and a long, lingering finish- and you know how much we like that! It’s a fantastic wine, and you can pick up a bottle for less than $20 at http://www.popswine.com/

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, soil to soil?We all want to do something for the earth, right? Well, what if while you were helping out Mother Nature, you were also doing something for yourself- like helping make dinner? What?!? OK, so it’s a bit of a stretch- at least in the short term- but after a couple months...Agromin is a fabulous company in California that happens to be one of the largest green waste recycling companies in the US. What does this mean? Basically they take grass clippings, leaves, wood, etc. from residents’ "green" recycling barrels and turn it into soil, completing the "soil to soil" circle. That’s all fine and dandy you’re thinking, but what does that have to do with me? Well, Agromin makes a fabulous Salsa Kit and Pesto Herb Kit that not only make excellent eco-gifts, but also help to make excellent dinners!Each kit contains planting pots, seed packets, an herb garden wheel with 16 herbs and their usage, plant labels and a four-quart bag of Agromin PowerMix with ProPower potting soil. The Salsa Kit ($40) comes with a salsa lover’s cookbook and various chili pepper seeds, while the Pesto Herb Kit ($45) comes with a pesto herb cookbook and an assortment of basil, mint and cilantro seed packets. (Both prices include shipping.)Because the soil is rich in plant-based nutrients, all you need to do is spread the seeds and add water. In 45 to 60 days (after a bit of trimming and/or transplanting to larger pots or an outdoor garden) you’ll be able to reap the rewards of homegrown vegetables that you can serve to friends at an eco-dinner party. How very Martha of you!

Dinner is served...Most people don’t like to think about it or even acknowledge it, but one of the most significant ways that people- largely Americans- are damaging the planet is by eating meat. The meat industry is responsible for the majority of water and grain used in America, the waste from the animals is as bad as toxic waste from chemical factories, and the oil needed to transport the feed grain to the animals, then transport the animals to slaughter, then transport the meat to stores is horrendous- not to mention the greenhouse gas emissions as a result...For most people, the challenge with eating vegetarian (or "more vegetarian") is that they think it’s going to be difficult to prepare meals, and that they won’t enjoy vegetarian food. Well, Catering by Dinner is Served is here to prove that wrong.Although they specialize in weddings and celebrations, Catering by Dinner is Served also serves up fabulously gourmet and delicious home-style meals any day of the year- that just happen to be vegetarian! Chef Andrea Mason’s skills at preparing meals are incredible; from traditional feel-good foods to exotic flavors from abroad, her dishes are flavorful, varied, nutritious, and best of all, good for you and the earth!There isn’t enough room here to describe the incredible food we sampled for our veggie holiday dinner, but needless to say it was gone almost as soon as it arrived! For more info, go to http://www.veggiecatering.com/

Stop using plastic bags!!!Nearly as bad for the earth as the meat industry, the plastic bags that you get from the grocery store, drug store, and take-out restaurants are literally suffocating the planet. In the US alone we use nearly 275 MILION PLASTIC BAGS EVERY DAY- more than 100 BILLION each year! If every American used reusable shopping bags instead of plastic just a third of the time they go to the store, we’d not only save hundreds of landfills from filling up in the next few years, but the country as a whole would save millions of dollars that could be much better spent on any number of other things.The easiest way to avoid plastic bags and use reusable ones is if they’re handy, easy to carry, and cute! Envirosax covers all these bases, and then some. Each bag folds down into a little roll about the size of a cell phone but is large enough to carry the same amount of things that they normally put in one plastic bag. They’re made of waterproof lightweight polyester, so they’re strong and they won’t fade. They’re available as singles in more than a dozen colors and designs, but we love the graphic series pouches that feature five coordinating bags in one handy little pouch that’s smaller than most makeup bags.Envirosax makes it super easy to bring your bags with you because not only does the five-bag pouch easily fit in a purse or man-bag, but the stylish designs mean that you look fabulous while saving the earth!Single bags are about $9, and five-pack pouches run about $38. You can buy the entire line at http://www.usa.envirosax.com/

Peace in the Middle EastBeing so far away from the violence, we often forget that "the Middle East" is not just some countries battling over political ideas, but rather real people like us trying to make a living, spend time with their families, and live their lives. The Amber Chand Collection recognizes this, and is working to help people by allowing them to help themselves. Each product comes from the hands of women in war torn countries, and each has an amazing story. By taking part in the kind of commerce that they’ve dubbed "purchase with purpose," you help support industry in the communities that the products came from.The Jerusalem Candle of Hope is a perfect example of this, and represents a powerful and unique joint venture between Israeli and Palestinian women. The beautiful candles are made with olive leaves and flowers pressed into waxes by Israeli women in Nazareth, while across the checkpoints Palestinian women in Bethlehem sew embroidered bags which hold a small tea light offering an illuminating- but powerfully significant- glow. Through this initiative, the women (who are unable to meet each other) can help support their families, express their hope for peace and reconciliation, and make a difference in the world.Light a candle for peace! $36 at http://www.amberchand.com/

Small businesses rock!Sometimes you come upon a product or company that’s so great, you really don’t want to share it with everyone for fear that if they grow too much they’ll sell out, "go corporate," and become the next Wal-Mart. Luckily, we can tell you about Whimsy Press because they’ve make a vow to not only make their stuff "hip and fun, for as long as we all shall live," but to also love what they do, "honor good design, and disobey rules" as they see fit. The icing on the cake? They also "pinky-swear to cherish all customers and loyal fans until the end of time."Could they be any cooler?Cherishing Whimsy Press isn’t hard either; the designs on their cards, gift wrap, stickers and other assorted goodies are fresh, creative, whimsical, and just sassy enough for EDGE readers. Of course there are cards to show your love ("You are yummy!"), and cards for the major holidays, but it’s the designs on the blank cards and the sassy just-for-fun ones that really get us going.Not feeling your friend today? They’ve got the perfect card for that. How about "Build a bridge. Get over it." Too subtle? Try the bright red "SHUT UP" card. For all you wonderful parents out there, Whimsy allows you to express your true feelings with their card that says, "My kids are sucking the lifeforce out of me."Whimsy’s got dozens of designs for any personality and all occasions, including the best holiday card boxes we’ve seen in years. The cards themselves work in any direction, with no front or back (i.e. they’re genuinely versatile!), and the included stickers for accessorizing are a riot: "ho ho holy crap, I can’t believe it’s Christmas," "I’m dreaming of a open bar," Best wishes for a wonderful holiday of your choosing," and "Wanna play some reindeer games?" Check them out online at http://www.whimsypress.com/

Cover your boys in green!I’ve worn Greenyarn socks for a couple years not only because the earth friendly Eco-fabric that they’re made of is good for the earth, but because it’s good for your feet. So when I found out that Greenyarn is now making briefs in their "green" Eco-fabric, I couldn’t wait to get my underwear off... and into a pair of Greenyarn’s.So what makes Greenyarn’s Eco-fabric Men’s Briefs so great? Well, first of all they’re seamless, which is a huge plus because it means no scratchy seams, unraveling threads, or annoying twisting because of the different pieces of fabric. Past that, the Eco-fabric contains nano-particles of bamboo charcoal, which makes them antibacterial and deodorizing, and they don’t generate static electricity. They wash like a dream, and the benefits of the charcoal don’t diminish with washing, because it’s embedded in the fiber, not from added chemicals.If you’re looking for a very personal gift (or perhaps a great way to start a conversation... or more), Greenyarn’s Eco-fabric intimates are a great idea. You can find Men’s Briefs, and Women’s Underwear and Bikini Underwear at eco-conscious stores and online at http://www.greenyarnstore.com/

A gift of abundanceWhile all of the things that we’ve presented in this gift guide are wonderful gifts for the recipient, many are also focused on the world around us. And while that’s clearly wonderful, we thought we’d also suggest something that brings the focus inward, as a true and personal gift to the person receiving it.Paraliminal Pathways is a unique 2-CD set designed and recorded by two hypnotherapists based on the philosophies behind "the secret" and the notion that you can use your imagination and subconscious to help you achieve the things you want in life. Topping that list is abundance. Abundance in love, friendship, health and money!The problem with most hypnosis CDs is that they often feature a lethargic sounding voice droning on for hours; you’re lucky if you can listen to it once without getting bored, let alone on a regular basis. Paraliminal Pathways is different however, because instead of one voice, these CDs feature two hypnotherapists using paraliminal hypnosis and meditation. What does that mean exactly? Well, when you listen to the CDs, each ear of your headphones features a different voice with a different "patter" on the same subject. It sounds strange, but research has shown that this type of positive suggestion and reinforcement works better than listening to one person- whether they’re saying the same thing at the same time in both ears, or they’ve recorded different things in the same voice.Because the experience of listening to two voices saying two different things is so foreign to our brains, after a minute or so you tune out and the sounds become white noise- on the conscious level. Subconsciously however, your brain picks it up and after listening a few times, you feel better!If you know someone who’s interested in harnessing the power behind "The Secret" and want to help him or her pick up some subconscious suggestions on the law of attraction, Paraliminal Pathways is fantastic. It’s a great way to fall asleep at night, and perfect for long plane rides. You can buy it online at Amazon.com and at http://www.paraliminalpathways.com/ for $30.

Olives :: surely they’re the fruit of the godsOrganic is nothing new these days, but good organic can still be difficult to find- or very expensive. Luckily, in our search for the best gourmet goodies, the EDGE Food & Drink team happened upon McEvoy Ranch, and their line of certified organic olive oils, olives, body care, and other assorted goodies. Sitting on 550 acres in Northern California, the former dairy farm has been reincarnated as an organic olive tree orchard, and now produces some of the most flavorful and finest estate grown olive oils we’ve tasted.Certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), McEvoy Ranch has embraced renewable resources and soil and water conservation not only because it’s trendy, but because it’s the right thing to do in order to protect the environment. Whether that’s the reason for the incredible flavor and aroma of their certified organic extra virgin olive oil or not, one thing is certain: we love it.We were especially excited about the first olive oil of the 2007 harvest. This Olio Nuovo ($20 for 375ml) is the crème de la crème of olive oils, and available only for a limited time. The smooth texture, aromatic nose, and intense full-bodied flavor makes it the perfect oil for drizzling over grilled fish and meat, and especially raw vegetables, steamed asparagus or artichoke, or simply to dip bread. For salad dressings, their Traditional Blend EVOO is wonderful, adding a depth of flavor that you won’t find in grocery store oils.For more information and to purchase directly from "the ranch," go to http://www.mcevoyranch.com/ Find something you love? What if we told you that you could win it for yourself? It’s true- check the EDGE Reader Giveaway pages from now through the end of December and enter to win the gifts you see in our guides. We’ve tested them, but you get to keep them- it’s one more way for us to show you our love!Jason Salzenstein is the National Style & Travel Editor for EDGE Publications. In addition to writing, he’s a design consultant, professional shopper, and has contributed to numerous national and international magazines. For more information, go to http://www.jasonsalzenstein.com/ Jason welcomes all questions, comments and concerns at jsalzenstein@edgeboston.com

Greenyarn Launches New 2008 Nanotechnology Products

2007-11-30T01:19:00.000-05:00

NanotechWire.com

Greenyarn Launches New 2008 Nanotechnology Products

Greenyarn, a Boston firm developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, is launching a new line of 2008 socks and some undergarments.

One of the new socks launching in November -- Tyrrano, is a hiking sock designed by mountaineers and tested on rugged terrain. Containing the finest acrylic yarns at the heel and toe, and knitted with our 200-needle count technology, Tyrrano is cushioning, quick-drying, yet durable. Tyrrano also contains Bio-weave and Eco-fabric, nanotech materials that make them anti-bacterial, deodorizing, and comfortable.

"With the advancement of nanotechnology, different particles could be embedded in the fibers" said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. "The bamboo charcoal fight bacteria and deodorize, while the Bio-ceramic in Bio-weave absorb and emit Far Infrared energy, unlike other materials."
Bio-weave contains Bio-ceramic. It wicks moisture and is quick drying. Bio-ceramic contains 26 kinds of ceramic mixed with mineral oxides together at 1600 degrees centigrade. After cooling, the composite ceramic absorbs and emits far-infrared energy.

Far Infrared energy is a low energy form of light that dips through the skin layer and massages the cells below, stimulating healthy metabolism and blood circulation. All these benefits of the smart underwear come from bamboo charcoal and Bio-ceramic and not from chemicals, and since they are embedded in the fibers, they cannot be washed out.

“These socks dry fast and do not stink,” said Carl Alessendro, an avid outdoors sportsman. “The cushioning on these socks are also amazing. They leave your feet comfortable all day long no matter how far you go.”

Another product launched in November is the Eco-fabric undergarments. The highly comfortable underwear is made from Eco-fabric and Lycra, woven by a highly advanced seamless machine.

"Our research brought us to softer and finer fibers with embedded nanoparticles," said Johnson Tsai, a researcher of Greenyarn. "The nano-particles contain bamboo charcoal, which fight bacteria and deodorize. Furthermore, they absorb and emit Far Infrared energy."

“The seamless construction and the use of Lycra make these undergarments very comfortable,” said Matthew Bennett, an accounts executive at Greenyarn. “You only read about such smart products in SciFi novels, but it is here now.”

"It's not often that a new advanced product is so affordable to the public," said Navin Weeraratne, Greenyarn's South Asia accounts manager. "We're starting to see a great deal of interest in these smart underwear from retailers and customers."

AZoM - 9 November 2007

2007-11-30T01:18:00.000-05:00

Greenyarn Uses Nanotechnology to Produce Smart Underwear
Greenyarn, a Boston firm developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, is launching smart underwear as one of it's new products for 2008.
The highly comfortable underwear is made from Eco-fabric and Lycra, woven by a highly advanced seamless machine.
"Our research brought us to softer and finer fibers with embedded nanoparticles," said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. "The nano-particles contain bamboo charcoal, which fight bacteria and deodorize. Furthermore, they absorb and emit Far Infrared energy."
Far Infrared energy is a low energy form of light that dips through the skin layer and massages the cells below, stimulating healthy metabolism and blood circulation. All these benefits of the smart underwear come from bamboo charcoal and not from artficial chemicals, and since they are embedded in the fibers they cannot be washed out.
“The seamless construction and the use of Lycra make these undergarments very comfortable,” said Matthew Bennett, an accounts executive at Greenyarn. “You only read about such smart products in SciFi novels, but it is here now.”
"It's not often that a new advanced product is so affordable to the public," said Navin Weeraratne, Greenyarn's South Asia accounts manager. "We're starting to see a great deal of interest in these smart underwear from retailers and customers."
Greenyarn is distributing these smart underwear in Singapore through Sunnychoice Pte Ltd. The initial launch of the underwear is almost sold out. At home in the USA, Greenyarn is looking for stores to carry the quality products.
Posted November 9th, 2007

Edge Boston, 21 Oct 2007

2007-11-30T01:09:00.000-05:00

Magazine talks about Eco-friendly products.

Greenyarn: The Eco-Friendly Fabric Alternative
by Liz Keller
EDGE Boston Contributor
Sunday Oct 21, 2007

Let me start with the perfect description of Greenyarn as stated on their website: "We are a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics." Doesn’t that just sound so smart? This is a company that truly cares about the products that they create and the people that use them (Meaning you and me, right? You’ll use them?). Greenyarn’s focus is on creating products using an environmentally friendly process and materials, but they also like things to be comfy and cozy. This all-natural product line is unique and environmentally responsible. Let’s talk about the fun stuff to buy.

Fleece Blanket
You need this in your house! Spring may be here technically, but let’s face it, we still get those chilly nights and need a cuddly fleece blanket to warm us up. The Eco-fabric is ultra soft and helps to prevent static, so no more reaching down to pull up that cozy blanket only to have an enormous spark snap you out of your chair. Not pleasant. The blanket measures 43" x 53" and are a décor- friendly charcoal gray. Eco-fabric is also washable without any loss of the natural benefits. They retail for $79.

Moist + Soft Cloth Mask
Who doesn’t love an at-home facial treatment, especially as spring is finally in the air and we all have that haggard winter look (oh, it’s not just me is it???). Interestingly enough, Greenyarn has a product called Moist+ that is a facial treatment created from Eco-cotton, which has the same benefits as Eco-fabric. It emits far-infrared radiation that helps to improve circulation and help metabolism. The mask contains rose hip extract, marine collagen, Hyalurosan, Mulberry Bark Extract and Matricaria extract, to moisturize your skin and boost its radiance. Be forewarned, it is different. You pull a saturated cloth mask out of an envelope that is dark gray and would scare the crap out of anyone who happens to walk in on you once you’ve applied it. It feels great though, and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. At just $5, it is an incredible value for a spa-like experience.

Eco-Fabric Short Socks
So comfy, so cozy, these socks are a must. The Eco-fabric is antibacterial and antifungal which makes them ideal for working out, and they are cut low to work well with a running shoe. The fabric is also deodorizing and anti-static. They have a reinforced heel and toe and come in three color options: black and dark gray, black and light gray, or black and white to work easily with any clothing options. I never knew socks could be so well rounded! They come on several sizes and are available for about $9.

The Greenyarn line is truly special with natural benefits and the added bonus of a thoughtful and responsible company. The material, fiber (cotton or polyester) containing nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal, boasts amazing qualities you can’t find in other materials. It is an eclectic mix of products to be sure. Beyond what I mention above there are elbow and knee gaurds, wristbands, and yoga socks. There are other things in the works though so keep your eyes peeled. Learn more about Greenyarn at www.greenyarn.com, and shop away at www.greenyarn.com. Greenyarn is based right here in Boston, so get buying and support this great local company!

Liz Keller is a freelance writer and is currently at home with her young daughter. She does marketing writing for multiple publishing companies as well as a book and chick flick review for a women’s paper based in Albany, NY.

Bean Podder: 20 October 2007

2007-11-30T01:07:00.000-05:00

Blogger blogged about Greenyarn Socks!

Odorless Socks Courtesy of Nanotech

The folks over at MIT are gonna love this one! Greenyarn, a company straight out of Boston, MA uses nanotechnology to develop advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. They develop eco-fabric, a cloth developed from bamboo charcoal. It’s antibacterial, anti-fungal, deodorizing, breathable, cool, thermal regulating, reduces static electricity, absorbs and emits infrared radiation, and is green and washable. Did I also mention it will take your dog on a walk and clean your bathroom for you!.....but seriously folks, this is some great stuff. They use the material in socks and other sporting gear as well as a facial mask that promises to leave your skin soft and silky smooth. Aaaah, the sweet smell of nothing, just like we like.

Greenyarn Buys May 2007

2007-11-30T01:01:00.000-05:00

May 2007
Greenyarn Socks is featured in Page 34/35 of Catalog Magazine. Issue #33 May 2007.

Greenyarn partners NUS in creating innovative Nanotechnology products

2007-05-19T04:14:00.000-04:00

Straits Times, May 17 2007,
Home H8

NUS TEAM GETS A HELPING HAND FROM ALUMNUS

AN ENGINEER trained at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has taken time off from his successful business in United States to help students in his alma mater emulate his success.

Mr Robin Low, 32 - who has made his mark in the business of marketing innovative products based on Nanotechnology - is the CEO of Greenyarn, a company which manufactures fabric that has minute particles of bamboo charcoal in its weave.

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2007-04-22T23:22:00.000-04:00

Greenyarn is on Forbes!

On Nanotech Report, March 2007, Volume 6, Number 3.

Woo Hoo!

2007-04-22T23:12:00.000-04:00

Happy Earth Day!

Greenyarn wishes everyone in the world a Happy Earth Day

Keep Green!

Stay Green!

Be Green!

2007-04-05T00:37:00.000-04:00

Greenyarn: The Eco-Friendly Fabric Alternative
by Liz Keller
EDGE Boston Contributor
Thursday Mar 22, 2007

Let me start with the perfect description of Greenyarn as stated on their website: "We are a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics." Doesn’t that just sound so smart? This is a company that truly cares about the products that they create and the people that use them (Meaning you and me, right? You’ll use them?). Greenyarn’s focus is on creating products using an environmentally friendly process and materials, but they also like things to be comfy and cozy. This all-natural product line is unique and environmentally responsible. Let’s talk about the fun stuff to buy.

Fleece Blanket
You need this in your house! Spring may be here technically, but let’s face it, we still get those chilly nights and need a cuddly fleece blanket to warm us up. The Eco-fabric is ultra soft and helps to prevent static, so no more reaching down to pull up that cozy blanket only to have an enormous spark snap you out of your chair. Not pleasant. The blanket measures 43" x 53" and are a décor- friendly charcoal gray. Eco-fabric is also washable without any loss of the natural benefits. They retail for $79.

Moist + Soft Cloth Mask
Who doesn’t love an at-home facial treatment, especially as spring is finally in the air and we all have that haggard winter look (oh, it’s not just me is it???). Interestingly enough, Greenyarn has a product called Moist+ that is a facial treatment created from Eco-cotton, which has the same benefits as Eco-fabric. It emits far-infrared radiation that helps to improve circulation and help metabolism. The mask contains rose hip extract, marine collagen, Hyalurosan, Mulberry Bark Extract and Matricaria extract, to moisturize your skin and boost its radiance. Be forewarned, it is different. You pull a saturated cloth mask out of an envelope that is dark gray and would scare the crap out of anyone who happens to walk in on you once you’ve applied it. It feels great though, and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. At just $5, it is an incredible value for a spa-like experience.

Eco-Fabric Short Socks
So comfy, so cozy, these socks are a must. The Eco-fabric is antibacterial and antifungal which makes them ideal for working out, and they are cut low to work well with a running shoe. The fabric is also deodorizing and anti-static. They have a reinforced heel and toe and come in three color options: black and dark gray, black and light gray, or black and white to work easily with any clothing options. I never knew socks could be so well rounded! They come on several sizes and are available for about $9.

The Greenyarn line is truly special with natural benefits and the added bonus of a thoughtful and responsible company. The material, fiber (cotton or polyester) containing nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal, boasts amazing qualities you can’t find in other materials. It is an eclectic mix of products to be sure. Beyond what I mention above there are elbow and knee gaurds, wristbands, and yoga socks. There are other things in the works though so keep your eyes peeled. Learn more about Greenyarn at www.greenyarn.com, and shop away at www.greenyarn.com. Greenyarn is based right here in Boston, so get buying and support this great local company!

2007-04-05T00:34:00.000-04:00

Greenyarn Introduce Smartfleece Throws that Benefit from Nanotechnology

Greenyarn, a Boston nanotech startup developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, is now manufacturing and selling “Eco-fabric fleece throws" or SmartFleece – fleece throws that contain nano-particles of bamboo charcoal.

The SmartFleece containing nanoparticles of bamboo charcoal infused within the fabric's fibers, is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and static free, but yet soft and comfortable. During the cold dry winter, Smartfleece containing Eco-fabirc does not generate static electricity and works great to insulate us from the cold weather, without giving us the nasty shock like conventional fleece blankets. Some users also say that they do not have nightmares anymore after using these SmartFleece.

"We're pleased to introduce our extra-warm, static-free fleece throw." says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. "It is a perfect product for winter"

Nanotechnology clothing is an emerging trend that uses the science of ultra-small machines and materials to add exciting new characteristics to products that were previously not possible. Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating tiny particles and studying their effects and properties. It enables researchers to create novel fabrics with qualities not seen in the past.

In the fabric industry, nanotechnology is offering new ways of processing fabric that could revolutionize the clothing industry. Nano-Tex, a leading company in the field, has developed processes that make traditional cotton and silk fabrics resistant to spills that would normally ruin clothing.

Material treated with nanotechnology can be engineered to do almost anything -- repel liquids, resist wrinkles, dry fast and breathe. Instead of using topical treatments, which eventually wear off, the chemicals in nanotechnology actually form a molecular bond with the fabric.

Greenyarn added nano-particles of bamboo charcoal into a Rayon Resin, and the result is amazing. This fabric is deodorizing, antibacterial, thermal regulating and does not generate static. All these benefits come from bamboo charcoal and hence Eco-fabric is environmentally friendly and sustainable. Since the nanoparticles are embedded and not coated, they will not be removed from the fabric through washing.

There is no doubt that nanotechnology offers great promise in a range of products, the novel properties exhibited by these small particles are so significant that in some cases, conventional technologies would probably be considered obsolete.

In February, Greenyarn will launch SmartFleece to its customers and is currently testing and researching new products. Greenyarn will of launch more high tech quality product this year at affordable prices, bring the future a little closer to now.

Posted February 2nd, 2007

2006-11-07T17:24:00.000-05:00

11/3/2006

Boston Business Journal <-- PDF

2006-11-07T17:21:00.000-05:00

9/27/06

Azo Nano

Nanotech Socks to Compete in the Chicago Marathon

After the successful test of the 200 needle count socks in the Boston Marathon in April, these nanotechnology socks will once again be worn and this time to test if they improve Marathon timing.

Banire Haffis of Lubbock, TX, a runner who consistently places in top 10 position in long distance races, is one of the few runners who volunteered to test if these comfortable socks would in fact improve the race timings.

“I have done 1:07 on a half marathon, and a 2:17 for a full marathon.” Banire says. “I hope to do a 2:20 in Chicago Marathon this year.”

“I am trying to make the Olympic team but injuries prevent me from competing in both 1996 and 2000. “ Banire says, “I enjoy running, and with the help of these socks and more training, I hope to make the U.S team.”

Greenyarn tested the short plus socks during the Boston Marathon this year. 10 runners from the Greater Boston Track Club wore these Greenyarn socks in the 26.2 miles, and they loved the way the socks cushion every step and stayed in place for the whole marathon.

“One of the few socks that I don’t get blisters.” Commented one of the runners. “I tried getting different shoes and insoles to cushion the impact, and I finally realized that the socks are one of the most important component of a good footwear after wearing these for the marathon.”

Greenyarn, a Boston nanotechnology company that manufactures the world's most cushioned socks at a 200 needle count (most socks are under cushioned at just 108 -144 needle count, which is why wearers suffer from “tired feet” at the end of the day), use a nano-material in them called Eco-fabric. Eco-fabric is made from nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal, making it fight odor and germs, remain cool and dry, and help circulation by absorbing and emitting far infra-red.

In addition to being the most cushioned socks on the market, Greenyarn's socks are designed with an archband and a Y-heel pocket for better fitting. This keeps them from moving around in your shoes – and help maintain an even cushion that will last an entire day – or a marathon.

“I recovered much faster with these Greenyarn socks.” Says Adam, a runner of the Boston Marathon ’06. “I usually take 2 to 3 days, but I strangely felt better the next day after trying these amazing socks.”

On October 22, 2006, as little as they are, these nano sized particles may proof to be a big advantage for the runners who wear them at the Chicago Marathon.

Posted September 27th, 2006

9/17/06

ClickPress

Technology: NANOTECHONOLGY IN FABRICS

NANOTECHONOLGY IN FABRICS

Advancements in Nanotechnology are giving us faster computers, improved cosmetics, and high performance fabrics.

[ClickPress, Sun Sep 17 2006] A recent report by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, showed that there are more than 200 nanotech-based products on store shelves today -- more than double last year's government estimate.

DuPont Teflon coating, found in many of today’s Khakis, makes them stain resistant and yet washable and comfortable to wear. Nano-Tex fabric treatments can be applied to many different fabrics to make them repel liquids while allowing fabric to breathe. The treatment is designed for use on cotton, polyester, wool, silk and rayon.

Nanotech fabrics can be engineered to do virtually anything -- repel liquids; resist wrinkles; dry faster; and remain porous and breatheable. Though coated on the fabric, Nanotechnology treatments do not wash off easily like topical treatments do, as the material forms a molecular bond with the fabric.
Many schools now combine fabric design with nanotechnology. “Nanotechnology allows designers to embed nanoscale materials -- which are about one billionth of a meter, or about three to four atoms wide -- into existing fibers to create fabrics that can affect performance and meet diverse needs,” said CMU professor Maureen MacGillivray.

Greenyarn, a Boston based company that develops sustainable eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics, created Eco-fabric – a material embedded with nano-particles of bamboo charcoal. Eco-fabric eliminates odors, kills bacteria, and is anti-static.

Greenyarn believes in the GreenNano initiative, a program that focus on how to apply the principles of green chemistry and green engineering to advance the application to nanotechnology. “Every company needs to minimize pollution and make products that do not harm the environment.” Said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn.

2006-11-07T17:16:00.000-05:00

9/27/06

AzoNano

Nanotech Socks to Compete in the Chicago Marathon

After the successful test of the 200 needle count socks in the Boston Marathon in April, these nanotechnology socks will once again be worn and this time to test if they improve Marathon timing.

Banire Haffis of Lubbock, TX, a runner who consistently places in top 10 position in long distance races, is one of the few runners who volunteered to test if these comfortable socks would in fact improve the race timings.

“I have done 1:07 on a half marathon, and a 2:17 for a full marathon.” Banire says. “I hope to do a 2:20 in Chicago Marathon this year.”

“I am trying to make the Olympic team but injuries prevent me from competing in both 1996 and 2000. “ Banire says, “I enjoy running, and with the help of these socks and more training, I hope to make the U.S team.”

Greenyarn tested the short plus socks during the Boston Marathon this year. 10 runners from the Greater Boston Track Club wore these Greenyarn socks in the 26.2 miles, and they loved the way the socks cushion every step and stayed in place for the whole marathon.

“One of the few socks that I don’t get blisters.” Commented one of the runners. “I tried getting different shoes and insoles to cushion the impact, and I finally realized that the socks are one of the most important component of a good footwear after wearing these for the marathon.”

Greenyarn, a Boston nanotechnology company that manufactures the world's most cushioned socks at a 200 needle count (most socks are under cushioned at just 108 -144 needle count, which is why wearers suffer from “tired feet” at the end of the day), use a nano-material in them called Eco-fabric. Eco-fabric is made from nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal, making it fight odor and germs, remain cool and dry, and help circulation by absorbing and emitting far infra-red.

“I recovered much faster with these Greenyarn socks.” Says Adam, a runner of the Boston Marathon ’06. “I usually take 2 to 3 days, but I strangely felt better the next day after trying these amazing socks.”

On October 22, 2006, as little as they are, these nano sized particles may proof to be a big advantage for the runners who wear them at the Chicago Marathon.

Posted September 27th, 2006

9/17/06

Technology: NANOTECHONOLGY IN FABRICS

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Advancements in Nanotechnology are giving us faster computers, improved cosmetics, and high performance fabrics.

[ClickPress, Sun Sep 17 2006] A recent report by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, showed that there are more than 200 nanotech-based products on store shelves today -- more than double last year's government estimate.

DuPont Teflon coating, found in many of today’s Khakis, makes them stain resistant and yet washable and comfortable to wear. Nano-Tex fabric treatments can be applied to many different fabrics to make them repel liquids while allowing fabric to breathe. The treatment is designed for use on cotton, polyester, wool, silk and rayon.

Nanotech fabrics can be engineered to do virtually anything -- repel liquids; resist wrinkles; dry faster; and remain porous and breatheable. Though coated on the fabric, Nanotechnology treatments do not wash off easily like topical treatments do, as the material forms a molecular bond with the fabric.
Many schools now combine fabric design with nanotechnology. “Nanotechnology allows designers to embed nanoscale materials -- which are about one billionth of a meter, or about three to four atoms wide -- into existing fibers to create fabrics that can affect performance and meet diverse needs,” said CMU professor Maureen MacGillivray.

Greenyarn, a Boston based company that develops sustainable eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics, created Eco-fabric – a material embedded with nano-particles of bamboo charcoal. Eco-fabric eliminates odors, kills bacteria, and is anti-static.

Greenyarn believes in the GreenNano initiative, a program that focus on how to apply the principles of green chemistry and green engineering to advance the application to nanotechnology. “Every company needs to minimize pollution and make products that do not harm the environment.” Said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn.

2006-10-03T19:21:00.000-04:00

August 14,2006

Japanese Spa Treatment Masks Entering the US

Clean, low cost, facial masks challenge traditional spa treatments.

(PRWEB) August 14, 2006 -- According to the NPD Group, sales last year in the beauty industry hit a new record of $8.2 billion, growing 4 percent from the year, driven by the demand for new anti-aging products.

The market for anti-aging facial products specifically grew by 33 percent, to total $664 million since 2001. This means that one out of every three dollars spent in the prestige skincare market (excluding sets) was spent on an anti-aging facial product. One of the products leading this growth are Asian facial masks, popular in the Far East and now moving on to shelves in the US.

Traditional spa facial treatments are oily and require time and effort to prepare and clean up, a obstacle to everyday home use use, which has kept them in high priced, specialist salons and spas. In Japan this lead to the development of sachet-packed, facial masks. Clean and disposable, their low cost has lead many in Asia to adopt them for daily use.

Japanese facial masks are precut and moistened in a solution usually of all-natural, anti-ageing nutrients. To apply a mask, users simply remove one from its airtight packaging, unfold it and gently put it on the skin. Ten to 15 minutes later, the mask is removed and disposed. A spa-level treatment, in 15 minutes.

The most popular brand for Japanese facial masks is SK II. With its patented Pitera, SK II facial masks are widley considered the most effective on the market.

Shiseido makes a sheet eye mask that intensively treats signs of aging such as dark circles, dullness and fine lines. It targets te area under the eyes and effectively reduces appearance of dark circles and dullness.

In 2006, Greenyarn, a Boston based company introduces "Moist+," an all-natural facial mask, on par with the leading brands, but for as low as a third the price. Moist+ contains a anti-ageing nutrient mix of rose hip; marine collagen; hyaluronic acid; mulberry bark and matricaria extracts; to moisturize skin and make it more radiant.

“I find the texture, tone and age of my skin has improved,” says Charlotte Chiu, a facial mask user. “I am 32 and my skin age is about 24. My pores are also reduced and I don't need to go for a facial as often.”

There are many facial masks on the market and rrices range from as low as $1 to $21 per mask. Choosing a mask is not easy, and you usually get what you pay for.

“The cheapest masks contain just water with fragrances, they don't do anything after you take them off,” says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. “Don't expect miracles though – a good facial mask will need about a month before the tissue repair and rejuvenation starts to show.”

Facial masks can be used year round. In hot weather, a good mask will remove excess oils, preventing acnes and pimples. In cold, dry weather, they moisturize the skin keeping it tight against wrinkles and fine lines.

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August 11, 2006

Technology

Op-Ed: Will Nanotechnology Lead Green Technology Revolution?

Posted by George Elvin on August 11, 2006 - 8:00am.
John Doerr knows a good investment when he sees it. He bet on firms like Netscape, Amazon.com, and Google, before they became household names, and built a multi-billion dollar venture capital business. So what does John Doerr see as the next big thing?"This field of greentech," he says, "could be the largest economic opportunity of the 21st century." And he's putting his money where his mouth is. His firm, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, is pumping $100 million into technologies that help provide cleaner energy, transportation, air and water.But that's peanuts compared to what Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page announced earlier this summer with their plans to invest in what will be the world's largest solar cell production plant. The project, by the nanotechnology whiz kids at NanoSolar, will triple the country's solar cell production capacity when it comes on line in 2007.What this means is that green technology is no longer on the virtuous fringes of the economy. It's big business. And moguls like Doerr, Brin and Page see big profits. But for investors and consumers alike, embracing green tech may not be easy. Technology, after all, has spent the last fifty years playing the bad guy, ruining the planet for us and the generations to follow. Technology, however, is not the cause of our environmental problems, simply a powerful tool we've misused to create them. Now, as we recognize our mistakes and perhaps begin to correct them, we have the opportunity to use the power of technology to repair the harm we have done. Nowhere is the vision of technology in the service of sustainability more promising than in the field of nanotechnology. This emerging science, which deals with matter at the scale of a billionth of a meter, is revolutionizing industries from energy to automotive, from cosmetics to agriculture. The National Science Foundation estimates that by 2015 nanotechnology will have a $1 trillion impact on the global economy. And the Interagency Working Group on Nanoscience, Engineering and Technology says, "Nanotechnology is likely to change the way almost everything-from vaccines to computers to automobile tires to objects not yet imagined-is designed and made." In fact, it is already transforming these industries, and there is every indication that the transformation is a green one. From radical pollution-free fuel cells to smog-eating nanocoatings, nanotech is making some startling advances on the green frontier. "Preserving our environment should be top priority," says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn, one of the new companies marketing the green potential of nanotechnology. "Every company needs to minimize pollution and make products that do not harm the environment." Greenyarn develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Their Eco-fabric is a material that contains nanoparticles of bamboo-charcoal, combining all natural cloth with the properties of bamboo. To keep tabs on the green nanotech movement, hook in to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars' GreenNano series. The series aims to advance development of clean technologies using nanotechnology, to minimize potential environmental and human health risks associated with the manufacture and use of nanotechnology products, and to encourage replacement of existing products with new nano products that are more environmentally friendly throughout their lifecycle. The centers webcasts offer a rich introduction to green nanotech.If Doerr is right, and green technology proves to be the largest economic opportunity of the 21st century, it may just be nanotechnology that leads the revolution. George Elvin is the President of Nanosearch, a research and advising firm on nanotechnology in the building industry, an Associate Professor in the College of Architecture and Planning at Ball State University, and a Senior Research Associate at the Building Futures Institute.

2006-09-17T11:53:00.000-04:00

Greenyarn News July 2006

7/18/2006

Gear to Raise a Stink About?

Some new gymwear is meant to let you work out like a beast and still smell sweet. Here's a head-to-toe sampling of smellware, with commentary from George Preti, an organic chemist and body-odor expert at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, and textiles expert Leon Moser of the College of Textiles at North Carolina State University:

Greenyarn socks
Greenyarn socks ($9.50, www.greenyarnstore.com) have minuscule bits of bamboo charcoal built into the yarn. Bamboo's a natural bacteria-fighter. (Greenyarn CEO Robin Low notes that this quality allows it to be grown without pesticides.)
Moser notes that charcoal has long been used to absorb odor.

7/13/2006

AZoNano - The A to Z of Nanotechnology

Greenyarn Help Grow Nanotechnology Awareness by Contributing to Learning Initiative

Nanotech apparel maker Greenyarn has donated samples of its nanotech-products to the Center for Nanoscale Chemical-Mechanical Manufacturing Systems (CEMMS) in Illinois, to support their “Nanolessons in a Box” program – a series of fun lessons introducing middle and high school students to nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology is a rapidly-growing industry according to a soon-to-be-released report from Business Communications Company, Inc., "RGB-290 Nanotechnology: A Realistic Market Evaluation." The total global demand for nanoscale materials, tools, and devices was estimated at $7.6 billion in 2003 and is expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 30.6% to reach $28.7 billion in 2008. It is believed that Nanotechnology is growing twice as fast as other emerging technologies.

Yet even as Nanotechnology plays an growing part of our lives, there is still a lack of awareness about many “nano-products” on the market. Many people are still fearful of nanotechnology out of ignorance of its practical limits, and some even believe it only exists in science fiction. As such programs such as "Nanolessons in a Box" are needed for America’s students to become more aware. Nano-CEMMS will use engaging lessons and kits containing nano-products will be used in workshops this summer, beginning in August 2006.

“We at Greenyarn are always interested to help the public understand more about these emerging technology,” says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. “We hope the kits of our self-deodorizing socks and our trademark Eco-fabric will help infrom students that they do not need to wait ten years to get high performance nano-products. They're already available in stores!”

Posted July 13th, 2006

7/11/2006

Is There Nothing this Grass can’t do? Bamboo Charcoal
July 11, 2006 03:48 AM - Warren McLaren, Sydney

If there is one thing we wax lyrical about here, more than hybrid cars, it might just be bamboo. But strangely we’ve neglected to discuss bamboo charcoal. Seems that couple of decades ago some Japanese researchers discovered burning of bamboo at high temps (800 °C, ~ 1472°F) would yield a material that had a multitude of useful properties. So many, in fact, that one wonders if some might be overstating the benefits just a tad. Apparently bamboo charcoal can achieve the following impressive accomplishments: Absorbs 2,4-dichloro-hydroxybenzene, a pollutant in drinking water, as well as surplus chlorine, chloroform. Removes odour from smelly places like inside footwear, bathrooms and kitchens. Chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene are also seemingly attracted to the porous structure of bamboo charcoal. Extracts humidity from the air and converts this moisture into negative ions reversing the onset of ‘stale air’ in indoor environments. It can even dissipate Electromagnetic (EM) waves, such as emitted by electrical appliances. Remember the EGG that you put into your fridge to absorb ethylene gas and extend the life of your fresh fruit and veg? Bamboo charcoal can do that too. Drop some in your fish tank to keep the water clean. The list goes on...

Green Yarn use some of these properties in the ‘nano-particles’ from a Taiwanese bamboo charcoal to create eco-fabric that is anti-fungal, deodourising, thermal regulating, enhances blood circulation and reduces the static electricity normally found in synthetic fabric. Oddly the sock fabric that their bamboo charcoal is applied is not bamboo itself, but rather rayons, polyesters and nylons.

Our original lead to this further development in bamboo's long and illustrious career via Bamboo-Charcoal.Net.

2006-09-09T23:06:00.000-04:00

6/27/2006 6:23:32 PM
GreenNano initiative to make Green Nanotechnology a reality

There is much concerns about the policies regarding the Nanotechnology industry as Nanoengineered materials are becoming the fastest growing market segment. The National Science Foundation estimates that by 2015 nanotechnology will have a $1 trillion impact on the global economy, and employ 2 million workers.

There is no doubt that this research on tiny particles is going to make a big impact -- everywhere -- from lumbricants to cosmetics, energy cells to vitamins. The significant improvements of the Nano-engineered products is gaining awareness, but there are still doubts about the safety of some of these products.

There are also much concerns that the production of these advanced materials may create hazardous waste that our current technology cannot dispose of properly and could do more harm than benefit.

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars holds a GreenNano series that aims to advance development of clean technologies using nanotechnology, to minimize potential environmental and human health risks associated with the manufacture and use of nanotechnology products, and to encourage replacement of existing products with new nano products that are more environmentally friendly throughout their lifecycle.

Even before the governement legislates guidelines and policies, key nanotechnology companies and researchers are already taking responsibility to ensure that nanotech products are produced in environmentally safe ways and that their risks to humans and the environment are minimized both during the production and consumption .

Many consumers are now looking for products from companies that are environmentally conscious and socially conscious. Manufacturing sustainable products will not only help the environment, it will also gain much of the consumer's confidence to encourage them to use these new products.

“Preserving our environment should be top priority.” Says Rob in Low, CEO of Greenyarn. “Every company needs to minimize pollution and make products that do not harm the environment.”

“Our Eco-fabric socks con tain nano-particles of Bamboo charcoal which are embedded within the yarn.” Says Gary Chiu, Co-founder of Greenyarn. “It is safe and does not wash off unlike some of the fabrics with antibacterial coatings.”

The GreenNano initiative to advance the application of green chemistry and green engineering principles to nanotechnology will make Green Nanotechnology a reality .

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Eco-Fabric :: Go Green!
by Jason Salzenstein
EDGE National Style & Travel Editor
Wednesday May 31, 2006

Is it possible to avoid the sweltering hot pea-soup weather of New England summers without standing in front of an air-conditioner? Well, in reality, not really. But, this summer, as you’re fighting to make it through the hot New England days, you can give your feet a bit of a break. With bamboo.

No, I’m not crazy. Bamboo-based (or enhanced) fabric is the newest material popping up on the market today, in everything from pillowcases to t-shirts to, well socks.

We recently discovered this fabulous material (in the form of nano particles of activated bamboo charcoal) at use in Greenyarn’s Eco-fabric; specifically, their socks.

Yep- Greenyarn discovered that they can increase performance of ’performance’ socks by making them with Eco-fabric, including bamboo. The fabric has natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungus properties, it deodorizes, it’s breathable, regulates heat and prevents static electricity buildup. All this in a sock!

We tested a few pairs out- both on the street and in the office- and were pleasantly surprised by what we found. Not only were they more comfortable that regular cotton socks, but at the end of the day, our feet didn’t have that hot, damp, sweaty feeling, and the socks weren’t ’moist’ and sweaty.

Greenyarn is an eco-friendly company based in Boston, so by buying their products you’re not only helping to support the environment, you’re also helping a local business.

For more info and to find out where you can buy Eco-fabric socks (and other products), go to www.greenyarn.com

Jason Salzenstein is the National Style & Travel Editor for EDGE Publications. In addition to writing, he’s a design consultant, professional shopper, and has contributed to numerous national and international magazines. Jason welcomes all comments, questions and concerns at jsalzenstein@edgeboston.com

2006-09-07T14:36:00.000-04:00

4/19/2006

Nanotechnology for Boston's Bikers

Nanotechnology - the technology development at the atomic, molecular, or macromolecular range of approximately 1-100 nanometers to create and use structures, devices, and systems that have novel properties, is flying out of the labs and into our lives. The vanguard of these new products are sporting goods.

Recently a report compiled by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, showed that there are more than 200 nanotech-based products on store shelves today -- more than double last year's government estimate. Many of these products have been made for athletes and sports enthusiasts, such as as cyclists and bikers.

Eagle One is the maker of Nano-polish, a polish made with a a blend of nano particles so fine that it won't damage or scratch the metal or chromework, and makes for quick, safe, and easy bike care.

Nano-Textil made by Kleinmann GmbH, is a spray-on coating for leathers that's good for car seats, hardtops, and motorcycle clothing. The spray forms an invisible protective layer that repels water and help prevent stains.

In addition to being the most cushioned socks on the market, Greenyarn's socks are designed with an archband and a Y-heel pocket for better fitting. This keeps them from moving around in your boots - and help maintain an even cushion that will last an entire day. They are ideal for trips as the antibacterial nature of the socks keeps your feet fresh and removes the “tired feet syndrome” at the end of the day.

This riding season make sure your gear is giving you the performance your looking for. And don't be afraid to think, really, really, small.

4/2/2006

Abstract:
X-Static technology neutralizes body odor and inhibits bacteria and fungii

Running the Marathon: One Nanometer at a Time

Posted on April 02, 2006

Nanotechnology, the understanding and control of matter the scale of several atoms and small molecules, is flying out of the labs and into our lives. Particles that range in size from one to 100 nanometers -- a nanometer being a billionth of a meter, are being embedded in products as varied as facial cleansers and ski equipment. The effects these are having are hard to believe.

Recently a report compiled by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, showed that there are more than 200 nanotech-based products on store shelves today -- more than double last year's government estimate.

The performance edge of nanotech products has found them a ready home in the sports world. Ski wear company Spyder now makes a "fluid" body armor: containing nano-particles in suspension that hardens when struck, making for flexible clothing that stiffen upon impact. Nano-composites in golf clubs and tennis rackets are lighter, stronger, and deform less.

With the Boston Marathon around the corner, ARC, makers of the X Scent apparel line, are offering clothing with "X-Static technology" - nano-silver particles that neutralize body odor and inhibit bacteria and fungii. Silver fiber is also thermodynamic -- keeping the wearer cool in summer and warm in winter. Embedded right into the fiber, these particles will never wash out like most other anti-microbial-treated fabrics.

Greenyarn, a Boston nanotechnology company that manufacture sthe world's most cushioned socks at a 200 needle count (most socks are under cushioned at just 108 -144 needle count, which is why wearers suffer from "tired feet" at the end of the day), use a nano-material in them called Eco-fabric. Eco-fabric is made from nano-particles of bamboo-charcoal, making it fight odor and germs, remain cool and dry, and help circulation by absorbing and emitting far infra-red.

In addition to being the most cushioned socks on the market, Greenyarn's socks are designed with an archband and a Y-heel pocket for better fitting. This keeps them from moving around in your shoes - and help maintain an even cushion that will last an entire day - or a marathon.

Come April 17th 2006, these nanotechnology products will play their part in the Boston Marathon. From regulating runners' body temperatures, to fighting odor, to absorbing the impact of about 50,000 strides each runner will make, these advanced products will increase comfort, safety, and hopefully make those 26 miles go just a little bit faster.

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2006-09-05T19:35:00.000-04:00

3/10/06

3/10/06 ARCHIVED WEBCAST - First Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory Available to Public

ARCHIVED WEBCAST – Friday, March 10 2006, 2:00 p.m – 3:00 p.m Visit the Consumer Products Inventory

Webcast LIVE

WASHINGTON – From laptop computers to sunscreens to stain-resistant clothing, nanotechnology is gaining ground in the consumer products marketplace. Until now, it has been difficult for the public to learn about the kinds of nano-based products available to the consumer or how this technology is immediately impacting the economy. The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, which is supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts, is set to launch the only publicly available, online, and searchable inventory of nanotechnology-based consumer products.

This emerging science of manipulating matter at the nanoscale – 1/100,000 the width of a human hair – offers enormous potential to change and improve society in many ways, ranging from better medical treatments to more efficient energy production. The National Science Foundation estimates that by 2015 nanotechnology will have a $1 trillion impact on the global economy.

This inventory is intended to provide the public with a better understanding of how nanotechnology is being applied to a wide range of consumer products, the nanomaterials used, specific brands, and how many products are available for consumer use. Importantly, the number of consumer products in the inventory far exceeds previous estimates.

The event will showcase a sampling of nano products, from paint to cosmetics and high performance sporting goods. Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies experts will be available to discuss the inventory, to explain how it was compiled, and to demonstrate its use.

Download a initial analysis of the inventory:

What:
Release of online Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory

When:
Friday, March 10, 2006, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Who:
David Rejeski, Director, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
Andrew Maynard, Science Advisor, Project on Emerging
Nanotechnologies
Evan Michelson, Research Associate, Project on Emerging
Nanotechnologies

Where:
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, 5th Floor
Conference Room. The Wilson Center is located in the
Ronald Reagan Building at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies was launched in 2005 by the Wilson Center and The Pew Charitable Trusts. It is dedicated to helping business, governments, and the public anticipate and manage the possible health and environmental implications of nanotechnology.

Media planning to cover the event should contact Debra Masters at (202) 326-1821 or debra.masters@edelman.com, or Sharon McCarter at (202) 691-4016 or sharon.mccarter@wilsoncenter.org.

3/14/06

Boston Nanotech company makes odor control, antibacterial apparel

Boston, Massachusetts, March 14th, 2006 - Greenyarn, a Boston nanotechology company, manufactures "Eco-fabric" - a green material that is antibacterial, deodorizing, and does not generate static. Greenyarn started development of these advanced products in 2004, and now has them available in select stores.

The environment is one Greenyarn's major concerns. Since 2004, Greenyarn has researched and developed advanced materials that have many benefits and low impact on the environment. One of these materials is "Eco-fabric" - a fabric that contains nano-particles of bamboo charcoal. Eco-fabric products are now available in select stores and online.

“I bought these socks here (Cambridge Naturals) and they look good and feel good,” says Christine, a resident in Cambridge. “It's definitely the best socks I've ever owned.”

After visits to China and Taiwan, Greenyarn's CEO Robin Low was deeply concerned by the impact on the environment of factories producing low cost, low quality products. "I felt low impact, high quality alternatives should be available, " said Low, "Companies need to be making lower impact goods."

Bamboo is the world's fastest growing plant, and some species can grow as much as 4 feet a day. The bamboo plant matures after 3 to 5 years and is usually grown without the use of fertilizers or pesticides. Bamboo charcoal is used to purify drinking water and indoor pollutants. Eco-fabric products were developed to harness these benefits.

Eco-fabric products are antibacterial, deodorizing, breathable, thermal regulating, washable and do not generate static electricity. All the benefits of Eco-fabric come directly from the bamboo charcoal embedded in the yarn and not from harmful chemicals or additives.

Greenyarn has extensively tested its products in the real world with volunteers. Athletes and professionals from many walks of life for example, have been testing Greenyarn's sock products. Greenyarn 's socks use 200 needle count, dense knitting which gives them sustained cushion even after prolonged use. With Eco-fabric, Greenyarn's trademarked material, these socks are also anti-bacterial and de-odorizing.

Greenyarn does not use dyes in its fabrics, and only uses recycled and recyclable packaging materials. Greenyarn hopes to inspire all customers and vendors alike to be more concerned about the environment. In the near future, Greenyarn will be starting the Greenyarn Foundation to provide Eco-fabric products to those less fortunate, and promote conservation.

"It is always rewarding to give back to the community." Says Robin Low, "And every little bit that reduces pollution, goes a long way for our future." About Greenyarn

Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit Greenyarn's website at www.greenyarn.com . If you are interested in Eco-fabric or Greenyarn products, feel free to contact our CEO, Robin Low directly at robin@greenyarn.com .

2006-09-01T23:17:00.000-04:00

Greenyarn News February 2006

2/2/2006

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2006
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Cyber Socks: What's on YOUR Feet?

By Robin Low, Greenyarn, 2/2/06

Advanced fabrics are weaving into our lives. Thinsulate keeps us warm in the most bitter winters. Coolmax keeps sportsmen dry and cool. Eco-fabric kills germs and removes odors. These fabrics have long since left the labs and are ours to learn about and choose between.

There's very little modern fabrics can't do. Light and thin outerwear can be as comfortable in the cold as traditional, bulky and heavy clothing. Nomex from Dupont is fireproof and heat resistant. Cordura is an abrasive resistant fabric and with a high tear strength and is found in outerwear. CROSSTECH is a waterproof, windproof, and breathable fiber but prevents body fluids or common chemicals from seeping through.

Along with advancements in fabrics have come advancements in how clothes are made. The latest undergarment knitting machines like the Santoni 3-D Envision can knit seamless, body-hugging, sportswear with different yarns in different parts of a garment, and can even vary patterns and thickness

Today's new socks are both made with high tech methods as well as new materials. Red Ace's S1-Advance socks for example uses a fiber coated with silver, to inhibit bacterial growth (keeps your feet from getting stinky). The “mid - foot” of the sock is made with a slightly elastic material to make sure that the sock rests easily against your arch, and the seam around the toes is smooth and flat. At the top of the sock is a highly breathable mesh that Red Ace claims transfers moisture 30 percent faster than cotton and dries in half the time. All these come together to make for both cleaner feet and more comfort. The cut is lower than most socks, with a padded ankle tab to cushion the back of the shoe.

Greenyarn, a Boston nanotech startup, has recently introduced Eco-fabric socks – socks that self-deodorize and fight fungii and bacteria. These socks contain Eco-fabric, a fabric that fights bacteria and fungii, deodorizes, resists static, promotes blood circulation and is a completely green material made from renewable bamboo charcoal.

These socks are also knitted so densely that have a “needle count” of 200 – most socks today are just 84 needle count – you'll know if your socks are 80s because wearing them makes your feet hurt! At 200 needle count, Greenyarn's socks will never flatten no matter how long you wear them – providing comfort throughout the day and night. They are, to date, the world's most densely knitted performance sock s .

Mary Ann, owner of Hanley's Bakery in Boston says, “Greenyarn socks are really wonderful. My soles and knees don't hurt anymore after wearing these socks. They cushion really well… I stand all day at work at the shop, and these socks make me feel great after work!”

X-static socks have silver fiber , which makes them antibacterial, deodorizing, anti-static, regulates foot temperature and have seamless toes, which makes them very comfortable and suitable for diabetic foot care.

Smartwool makes socks that contain Smartwool fibers. Smartwool fibers are much more comfortable and it keeps you warm when its cold and cool when its hot. The Smartwool's fibers are porous, letting them wick and evaporate moisture at the same time. Theses socks are great for hiking and skiing.

The socks you can buy today are not just the ones your mom knew. There's lot out there that are application specific, much more comfortable, and generally superior to an ordinary pair of socks. Be careful if you try one of these though - after you wear a good pair of socks, it's very hard to just wear normal socks again. A good pair of socks will mean no more tired feet at all and no more of that nasty foot odor. Try out some new foot wear, and you'll never let the dryer steal your socks again!

Source : www.greenyarn.com

2/6/2006

Technology: Nano Bamboo Charcoal Technology in Socks

Nano Bamboo Charcoal Technology in Socks

De-odorizing Socks that contain all-natural bamboo charcoal.
[ClickPress, Mon Feb 06 2006] "The active ingredients of these wonderful socks is actually bamboo charcoal!" said Robin Low, Greenyarn.com's CEO. "We call it Eco-fabric, and it is anti-bacterial and deodorizing."

This bamboo is the Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens), the world's most porous bamboo from the Jhushan ¡§Bamboo Mountain¡¨ region of Taiwan. Eco-fabric in fact, does not contain any chemicals that kill bacterial and fights odor, all the benefits are simply from bamboo. The bamboo contains many pores in its structure, making it excellent for absorbing odor-causing chemicals, controlling temperature, and voiding moisture -- and an ideal fabric for footwear or undergarments. The bamboo is also naturally biocidal, and safely inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungii.

Eco-fabric's is actually a fairly simple concept, but the benefits we get from Eco-fabric are great. Eco-fabric is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, thermal regulating, deodorizing, does not generate static and it emits far infrared energy. It is a great material for footwear and socks.

Far-infrared energy penetrates beyond the skin level and is absorbed efficiently by cells below. Near-infrared is mostly absorbed at the skin level and raises the skin temperature. Far-infrared rays can penetrate up to 4 centimeters (about 1-1/2 inches), exciting the vibrational energy of molecules and resonating with cellular frequencies ¡V as a result, FIR rays promote bioprocesses such as increased metabolism and blood circulation.

"We can't waste Eco-fabric to manufacture regular socks," says Gary Chiu, operations director of Greenyarn. "We need the latest technology possible to leverage on the benefits of the material. We use 200 needle count machines, the densest in knitting technology for socks."

All Greenyarn socks are 200 needle count, made using a patented "3-D knitting" technique. Most other socks today are just 128 needle count, which offers less cushioning and can cause circulation problems or "tired feet" for people who spend most of their time at work standing or moving about. Greenyarn's 200 needle count socks are also cushioned in the soles and are reinforced in the heel and toe, together with an arch-band and Y-heel pocket. This ensures that the cushioned sole will not be flattened even after hours of wearing, making them highly comfortable to wear. Containing Eco-fabric, these socks are healthy and comfortable.

"The advanced Eco-fabric socks are actually affordable." Says Ben Wiley, accounts manager of Greenyarn. "For about $10 a pair, they are definitely value for money and we've got great feedback from our customers wearing them."

Greenyarn just launched its online store in 2006, www.greenyarnstore.com and Greenyarn is looking for stores that are interested in the product in USA. "We support the development of advanced, green materials and we manufacture final products," said Low. "Our mission is using green technology to improve people's lives."

About Greenyarn
Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit Greenyarn's website at www.greenyarn.com. If you are interested in Eco-fabric or Greenyarn products, feel free to contact our CEO, Robin Low directly at Robin@greenyarn.com.

2/20/2006

Health: US Firm Introduces Spa Quality Facial Masks

US Firm Introduces Spa Quality Facial Masks

Secret is in anti-ageing fabric made from bamboo
[ClickPress, Mon Feb 20 2006] Greenyarn, a Boston firm developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, has introduced an anti-ageing facial mask on par with the leading brands in the market, but for as little as a third the price.

"The secret to our Moist+ mask it's fabric is embedded with nano-particles of bamboo charcoal," said Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. "The bamboo charcoal as a range of amazing traits that it bestows to the masks. They fight bacteria. They deodorize. And most important of all for mask users, they absorb and emit Far Infrared energy."

Far Infrared energy is a low energy form of light that dips through the skin layer and massages the cells below, stimulating healthy metabolism and blood circulation. This gives the Moist+ masks better moisturizing results, wrinkle removal, and nutrient absorbtion than rival, cotton-based masks.

"The Moist+ facial mask will give you the benefits of a spa-quality facial in your own home, for as little as a third the cost of the next top shelf mask, " said Matthaw Bennett, Greenyarn's US accounts manager. "Each mask is pre-cut and pre-moistened with a mix of rose hip, marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, mulberry bark and matricaria extracts, to moisturize skin and boost its radiance. Moist+ will moisturize and repair skin and prevent wrinkle formation. It also protects against free radicals, and whitens skin in just 15 minutes."

"It's not often that a product comes out that's higher performance yet also cheaper than its rivals," said Navin Weeraratne, Greenyarn's South Asia accounts manager. "We're starting to see a great deal of interest in Moist+ from retailers and customers."

Greenyarn is distributing Moist+ in Singapore through Dart-win Shipping & Enterprises. Over the past six months sales of Greenyarn products have grown significantly in Taiwan. Greenyarn¡¦s Moist+ will also be available in more than 1400 store in China soon. At home in the USA, Greenyarn is looking for stores to carry the quality products.

About Greenyarn
Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit Greenyarn's website at www.greenyarn.com.

2006-08-29T19:15:00.000-04:00

Greenyarn News January 2006

Boston Nanotech Startup Begins Selling Anti-Odor Socks

Greenyarn, a Boston nanotech startup developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, has launched its online store offering anti-odor socks, fungus-resistant shoe insoles, and skin-repairing facial masks to the US public.

[ClickPress, Fri Jan 20 2006] Greenyarn, a Boston nanotech startup developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, has launched its online store offering anti-odor socks, fungus-resistant shoe insoles, and skin-repairing facial masks to the US public.

"Our products are a little incredible, but they only do what they do because of a simple, green, material we use to make them," said Robin Low, Greenyarn.com's CEO. "We call it Eco-fabric. It's made from a unique bamboo that grows in the mountains of Taiwan."

This bamboo is the Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens), the world's most porous bamboo from the Jhushan “Bamboo Mountain” region of Taiwan. Eco-fabric's active ingredient are nano-particles of Moso bamboo charcoal. The bamboo contains many pores in its structure, making it excellent for absorbing odor-causing chemicals, controlling temperature, and voiding moisture -- and an ideal fabric for footwear or undergarments. The bamboo is also naturally biocidal, and safely inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungii.

Eco-fabric's properties make a wide range of new products possible. Over the past year Greenyarn has developed deodorizing socks, anti-fungal insoles, and anti-ageing, moisturizing facial masks.

All Greenyarn socks are 200 needle count, made using a patented "3-D knitting" technique. Most other socks today are just 144 needle count, which offers less cushioning and can cause circulation problems or "tired feet" for people who spend most of their time at work standing or moving about. Greenyarn's 200 needle count socks are also cushioned in the soles and are reinforced in the heel and toe, together with an arch-band and Y-heel pocket. This ensures that the cushioned sole will not be flattened even after hours of wearing, making them highly comfortable to wear.

Under development at Greenyarn's labs in Taiwan, are temperature adapting polo shirts, ultra-thin jacket liners, and undergarments that stimulate metabolism. "We found that the activated particles in Eco-fabric emit far-infrared energy that is readily absorbed by the body," said Ben Wiley, Greenyarn's US accounts manager. "The energy released increases cell activation, blood circulation and metabolism in the body."

Greenyarn.com is distributing Eco-fabric and Eco-fabric garments in Asia through the Taiwanese company Advenz. Over the past six months Greenyarn products have been in distribution in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Singapore, and are currently entering distribution in Thailand, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. At home in the USA, Greenyarn.com is handling its own distribution and is looking for stores that may want to carry its products. "We support the development of advanced, green materials and we manufacture final products," said Low. "Our mission is using green technology to improve people's lives."

About Greenyarn
Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit Greenyarn's website at www.greenyarn.com. If you are interested in Eco-fabric or Greenyarn products, feel free to contact our CEO, Robin Low directly at Robin@greenyarn.com.

Company: Greenyarn
Contact Name: Robin Low
Contact Email: sales@greenyarn.com
Contact Phone: 857-919-9700
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2006-08-29T19:14:00.000-04:00

2005 Greenyarn News:

USA : Nanotech firm Greenyarn launches anti-odor Eco Fibre July 8, 2005

Greenyarn, a Boston firm developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, has developed a deodorizing fabric made from bamboo. The company has scaled up production of this material which it has named “Eco-fabric,” and is now supplies it to the Asian and American fabric and garment markets. The active ingredient of Eco-fabric are nano-particles of bamboo charcoal, made from the Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens), the world's most porous bamboo grown in the Jhushan “Bamboo Mountain” region of Taiwan. The bamboo contains many pores in its structure, making it excellent for absorbing odor-causing chemicals, controlling temperature, and voiding moisture - and a good fabric for footwear or undergarments. The bamboo is also naturally biocidal, and inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungii. Eco-fabric's properties makes a wide range of new products possible. Over the past six months Greenyarn has developed deodorizing socks, anti-fungal insoles, and deep cleansing facial masks. Under development are temperature adapting polo shirts, ultra-thin jacket liners, and stress-reducing baby blankets. "We found that the activated particles in Eco-fabric prevent static build up, and static build up causes stress," said Ben Wiley, Greenyarn's US accounts manager. "We are trying to develop a baby blanket that prevents nightmares."

Greenyarn is distributing Eco-fabric and Eco-fabric garments in Asia through the Taiwanese company Advenz. Over the past six months Greenyarn products have begun distributing in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Singapore, and is currently working on entering Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and China. At home in the USA, Greenyarn is handling its own distribution. "We support the the development of advanced, green, materials and we manufacture final products," said Robin Low, CEO.

"We are launching our brand in the US with a line of anti-odor socks. 3D knitted to a super cushioned, 200 needle-count thickness, they are unlike any other sock on the market."

Greenyarn is currently developing other advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials.

Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Contact Robin Low at Robin@greenyarn.com - Worldwide
Ben Wiley at Ben@greenyarn.com - North America
Navin Weeraratne at Navin@greenyarn.com - South Asia


Greenyarn Inc

Source: http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=2522&page=2

Nano Textiles
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Nanotech Firm Introduces Anti-Odor Fabric

“Eco-fiber” made from all-natural bamboo

BOSTON, Mass, August12th, 2005 - Greenyarn, an American firm developing advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials, has developed a deodorizing fabric made from bamboo. The company has scaled up production of this material which it has named “Eco-fabric,” and is now supplies it to the Asian and American fabric and garment markets.

The active ingredient of Eco-fabric are nano-particles of bamboo charcoal, made from the Moso Bamboo ( Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens ), the world's most porous bamboo grown in the Jhushan “Bamboo Mountain” region of Taiwan. The bamboo contains many pores in its structure, making it excellent for absorbing odor-causing chemicals, controlling temperature, and voiding moisture -- and a good fabric for footwear or undergarments. The bamboo is also naturally biocidal, and inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungii.

Eco-fabric's properties makes a wide range of new products possible. Over the past six months Greenyarn has developed deodorizing socks, anti-fungal insoles, and deep cleansing facial masks. Under development are temperature adapting polo shirts, ultra-thin jacket liners, and stress-reducing baby blankets. "We found that the activated particles in Eco-fabric prevent static build up, and static build up causes stress," said Ben Wiley, Greenyarn's US accounts manager. "We are trying to develop a baby blanket that prevents nightmares."

Greenyarn is currently developing other advanced fabrics for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional materials.

About Greenyarn

Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit Greenyarn's website at www.greenyarn.com. If you are interested in Eco-fabric or Greenyarn products, feel free to contact one of the following:

Robin Low at Robin@greenyarn.com - Worldwide

Ben Wiley at Ben@greenyarn.com - North America

Navin Weeraratne at Navin@greenyarn.com - Public Relations

Source:
http://www.voyle.net/Nano%20Textiles/2005%20Textiles/Textiles-2005-0014.htm

Other Greenyarn News:
November 2005
(November 2005) Fashion Technology Magazine Vol 2. Issue 7 November 2005. Page 42.

2006-08-16T17:40:00.000-04:00

JAPANESE SPA TREATMENT MASKS ENTERING THE US

Clean, low cost, facial masks challenge traditional spa treatments

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, August 18th, 2006 – According to the NPD Group, sales last year in the beauty industry hit a new record of $8.2 billion, growing 4 percent from the year, driven by the demand for new anti-aging products.

The market for anti-aging facial products specifically grew by 33 percent, to total $664 million since 2001. This means that one out of every three dollars spent in the prestige skincare market (excluding sets) was spent on an anti-aging facial product. One of the products leading this growth are Asian facial masks, popular in the Far East and now moving on to shelves in the US.

Traditional spa facial treatments are oily and require time and effort to prepare and clean up, a obstacle to everyday home use use which has kept them in high priced, specialist salons and spas. In Japan this lead to the development of sachet-packed, facial masks. Clean and disposable, their low cost has lead many in Asia to adopt them for daily use.

Japanese facial masks are precut and moistened in a solution usually of all-natural, anti-ageing nutrients. To apply a mask, users simply remove one from its airtight packaging, unfold it and gently put it on the skin. Ten to fifteen minutes later, the mask is removed and disposed. A spa-level treatment, in fifteen minutes..

The most popular brand for Japanese facial masks is SK II. With its patented Pitera, SK II facial masks are widley considered the most effective on the market.

Shiseido makes a sheet eye mask that intensively treats signs of aging such as dark circles, dullness and fine lines. It targets te area under the eyes and effectively reduces appearance of dark circles and dullness.

In 2006, Greenyarn, a Boston based company introduces "Moist+," an all-natural facial mask, on par with the leading brands but for as low as a third the price. Moist+ contains a anti-ageing nutrient mix of rose hip; marine collagen; hyaluronic acid; mulberry bark and matricaria extracts; to moisturize skin and make it more radiant.

“I find the texture, tone and age of my skin has improved.” Says Charlotte Chiu, a facial mask user. “I am 32 and my skin age is about 24. My pores are also reduced and I don't need to go for a facial as often.”

There are many facial masks on the market and prices range from as low as $1 to $21 per mask. Choosing a mask is not easy, and you usually get what you pay for.

“The cheapest masks contain just water with fragrances, they don't do anything after you take them off.” Says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. “Don't expect miracles though – a good facial mask will need about a month before the tissue repair and rejuvenation starts to show.”

Facial masks can be used year round. In hot weather, a good mask will remove excess oils, preventing acnes and pimples. In cold, dry weather, they moisturize the skin keeping it tight against wrinkles and fine lines.

2006-07-21T21:54:00.000-04:00

I went Harvard and it was a pleasant surprise to find a Poster with my face on the Train.

(Boston MBTA Red-Line)

At Harvard, I learned the importance of PR and News for a business, and I used my knowledge gained to do much of my PR work.

With the help of a good friend from Harvard, Navin and I put out one press release for Greenyarn a month.

(http://www.greenyarn.com/news.htm)

Well, thanks to the news, people from all over the world are able to know about Greenyarn, and we certainly hope to inspire other companies in the industry to think "Green"

2006-07-13T14:27:00.000-04:00

Nanotechnology Lessons for Kids

Educating our future engineers, scientist and technicians

BOSTON, Mass, July 13th, 2006 – Nanotech apparel maker Greenyarn has donated samples of its nanotech-products to the Center for Nanoscale Chemical-Mechanical Manufacturing Systems (CEMMS) in Illinois, to support their “Nanolessons in a Box” program – a series of fun lessons introducing middle and high school students to nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology is a rapidly-growing industry according to a soon-to-be-released report from Business Communications Company, Inc. (www.bccresearch.com), "RGB-290 Nanotechnology: A Realistic Market Evaluation." The total global demand for nanoscale materials, tools, and devices was estimated at $7.6 billion in 2003 and is expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 30.6% to reach $28.7 billion in 2008. It is believed that Nanotechnology is growing twice as fast as other emerging technologies.

Yet even as Nanotechnology plays an growing part of our lives, there is still a lack of awareness about many “nano-products” on the market. Many people are still fearful of nanotechnology out of ignorance of its practical limits, and some even believe it only exists in science fiction. As such programs such as "Nanolessons in a Box" are needed for America’s students to become more aware. Nano-CEMMS will use engaging lessons and kits containing nano-products will be used in workshops this summer, beginning in August 2006.

“We at Greenyarn are always interested to help the public understand more about these emerging technology,” says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. “We hope the kits of our self-deodorizing socks and our trademark Eco-fabric will help inform students that they do not need to wait ten years to get high performance nano-products. They're already available in stores!”

About Greenyarn

Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit Greenyarn's website at www.greenyarn.com. If you are interested in Eco-fabric or Greenyarn products, feel free to contact our CEO, Robin Low directly at Robin@greenyarn.com

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Greenyarn believes in using technology to solve todays's problems, and yet keep the process sustainable. The future is now, and we have to maintain it so that future generations still have a place to live.

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LOHAS Trend Grows in Massachusetts

Consumers going “Green”

BOSTON, Mass, July 7th, 2006 – Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) have a powerful motivator behind consumer choice in Massachusetts. More shops are now carrying organic products, and the state's Cape Wind project is even looking to tap clean wind energy.

Growing awareness and concern about the environment has given consumers an new set of filters for deciding what to buy. Sustainable goods and services have an edge with LOHAS buyers. In 2005, a research report by Conscious Media on Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability estimated the LOHAS market at $228.9 billion in the U.S, and growing.

Many consumers look for organic products and in of our supermarkets have entire aisles of just “organic products”. In Massachusetts, there are 17 Whole Foods Market stores selling just natural and organic foods.

The LOHAS trend in Massachusetts has affected companies as well as consumers. Greenyarn, a Boston nanotechnology company, manufactures "Eco-fabric" apparel, clothing made from nano-sized bamboo charcoal. Made from a renewable source and free of chemical additives, Eco-fabric is antibacterial, deodorizes, and prevents static electricity buildup.Greenyarn's socks, in addition to being made with Eco-fabric, are the world's most cushioned socks at 200 needle count: quality leadership is an emerging hallmark of the LOHAS company.

Strong evidence that LOHAS is more to consumers than what to buy or wear has been the growing popularity in Massachuesetts of Yoga. An enduring commitment to clean and healthy living, numerous yoga studios offer devotees Ashtanga, Kundalini, and "Power" Yoga for their physical and mental well being

On the level of public infrastructure, LOHAS is becoming an important consideration for the state's policy makers. The Cape Wind project would be the first-in-the nation utility-scale wind energy project off our shores. It could provide up to 75 percent of Cape Cod's electricity supply, and cut both greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs for consumers.

“I hope everyone can do their part and think about the environment that we live in before we make our next purchase.” Says Robin Low, CEO of Greenyarn. “Everyday should be like Earth Day, because every little bit plays a part towards a cleaner environment.”

About Greenyarn

Greenyarn is a nanotechnology company that develops advanced materials for consumers seeking eco-friendly alternatives to conventional fabrics. Greenyarn is based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can visit Greenyarn's website at www.greenyarn.com. If you are interested in Eco-fabric or Greenyarn products, feel free to contact our CEO, Robin Low directly at Robin@greenyarn.com.

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