In the last decade we’ve seen some amazing enhancements in apparel technology – from moisture elimination and wicking abilities, compression workout clothing to help with muscle recovery, to breathable waterproofing…and now odor eliminating technology!

I was asked by Agion Technologies, the company behind this new odor free technology, if I’d be willing to try out a t-shirt that was treated with their odor technology. Half of the shirt was treated with Agion Active, and the other half was untreated.

As they recommended, I “pushed the shirt to the limits” and wore it for 2 very long and hot trail runs this past weekend. We’ve had some very hot weather in Southern California , and with midday 85 degree + temperatures I’d call it a fair test!

When I got home I did the sniff test – the front of the shirt had no odor, but the back reeked! eeww! It worked!

A not-so-stinky t-shirt!

According to the company, the Agion Active technology is environmentally friendly , and uses a patented formula to control odor that is caused by microbial growth. I often find that my wicking baselayers tend to have a fair amount of odor after long trail runs and hikes, so I would love to see this technology adopted by the market.

The company is trying to get the word out, so if you want to try a free t-shirt treated with Agion Active you can request one on their website. Plus, they are giving away an Outdoor Adventure Vacation for 2 for the person who is voted to have done the most extreme testing.