The best riding gear isn't just comfortable on your first ride, it should stay fresh through the rides that follow.
Whether it's after-work laps, a weekend riding trip or a full day in the bike park, not every jersey needs to go straight into the wash. That's why we use Polygiene® StayFresh™ in select pieces throughout the Chromag apparel lineup.
By helping your gear stay fresher for longer, Polygiene StayFresh lets you spend less time doing laundry and more time riding.
What is Polygiene® StayFresh™?
Polygiene StayFresh is an odor-control technology that's applied to the fabric during manufacturing. It uses silver chloride, a naturally occurring silver salt with well-established antimicrobial properties, to help inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria on the surface of the textile.
It's important to note that Polygiene isn't designed to stop you from sweating. Sweat itself doesn't smell. Odor develops when bacteria feed on moisture and begin breaking it down. By reducing the growth of those bacteria, Polygiene StayFresh helps prevent odors from developing in the first place.
The result is apparel that stays fresh longer between washes without changing the feel, breathability or performance of the fabric.
"We're excited to work with Chromag to bring Polygiene® Freshness technology to one of mountain biking's most respected brands. Riders want apparel that excels in demanding conditions, day-in, day-out, ride-after-ride. And our technology helps Chromag deliver that. By inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria, it keeps bad smells at bay, ensures garments stay fresher for longer, and improves comfort and performance."
-Nick Brosnan, Marketing Manager Americas
Why It Matters
Mountain biking isn't always about one epic ride. It's squeezing in a quick lap after work. Riding all weekend with friends. Travelling with limited gear. Packing light for a road trip. In those situations, having apparel that stays fresher for longer makes a real difference.
Using Polygiene StayFresh means:
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Wash less often. If your jersey isn't dirty, it probably doesn't need to be washed.
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Extend the life of your apparel. Fewer wash cycles help preserve fabric performance, colour and fit over time.
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Reduce water and energy consumption. Washing only when necessary uses fewer resources throughout the life of the garment.
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Stay comfortable on multi-day rides and trips. Fresh gear means you can pack less and ride more.
It's a simple technology that delivers practical benefits every time you ride.
How is Polygiene StayFresh Different?
There are plenty of odor-control technologies available, but they don't all work the same way.
Some products rely on fragrances to mask odors. Others use treatments that lose effectiveness after repeated washing.
Polygiene StayFresh takes a different approach. Rather than covering up odors after they appear, it helps prevent them from developing by reducing the growth of odor-causing bacteria on the fabric.
The treatment is designed to last for the intended lifetime of the garment, maintaining its odor-control performance through normal use and washing. That means the benefits are built into the apparel from day one, not something that gradually disappears after a handful of rides.
Where You'll Find It
We use Polygiene StayFresh in select pieces throughout the Chromag apparel collection where moisture management, comfort and all-day performance matter most.
You'll find it in:
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Select Chromag Jerseys including the Horizon, Dominion and Mission.
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Chromag Tech tees
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Chromag 2026 Protection
Whether you're climbing for hours, spinning laps in the bike park or heading out for another ride tomorrow, these are the pieces designed to stay in rotation.
Built for More Riding
Every material we choose has a purpose.
Polygiene StayFresh isn't about adding another feature to a spec sheet, it's about making riding gear work better in the real world. By helping garments stay fresher between washes, it reduces laundry, extends the life of your apparel and makes it easier to grab your favourite jersey for another ride.
Less washing. More riding.
