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Adding Value through Antimicrobial Product Protection

Antimicrobial treatments from Thomson Research Associates (TRA) bring lasting freshness and longer life to a wide range of consumer and industrial products.

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Ultra-Fresh – time-tested performance

Wherever bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi compromise product performance, Ultra-Fresh can help.

The Ultra-Fresh brand on packaging conveys a powerful message for consumers who see it as an assurance of lasting cleanliness and freshness. Industrial users see Ultra-Fresh as giving longer life and lasting performance in textiles and plastics.

Products that benefit from Ultra-Fresh treatments range from sponges to spacesuits, towels to tarpaulins, ink to industrial containers.

Thomson Research Associates is a proud supporter of the Certipur program

TRA is proud to be a Silver Supporter of the Certipur program for safety in polyurethane foam. Certipur is an initiative of the Polyurethane Foam Association (PFA).

Silpure – the future of freshness

Silpure uses the natural ability of silver to limit the growth of odor-causing bacteria in textiles such as sportswear, intimate garments, household and healthcare textiles.

Click here to learn more about Silpure.

Click here to read the TRA story and meet the TRA Team.

Ultra-Fresh products are sold globally, but not all the information on this web site may apply in all countries. Local legal requirements may limit which Ultra-Fresh products are available, how they may be used and what claims may be made for our products and for treated articles. If you have questions about requirements in your country or in the countries where your treated articles may be sold please contact Thomson Research Associates for assistance. Ultra-Fresh products should be distributed, sold and used only in accordance with government regulations and the specifications on their labels.