MEDALIST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Why do I need base layer or next-to-skin clothing?
- Can I wear more than one base layer at a time?
- How does Silvermax™ work?
- How long does Silvermax™ last?
- How does Silvermax™ control odor?
- Can I wear Silvermax™ in warm and cold conditions?
- Is Silvermax™ apparel safe to wear?
- Are there long term effects of the process Silvermax™ uses to inhibit bacteria?
- Is Medalist® base layer difficult to clean?
- What size and fit do I need?
- I’ve been hearing news reports about Nano Silver products being harmful to the environment. Is Silvermax™ a Nano Silver product?
- Who wears Medalist® apparel?
- How do I become a Medalist® Pro-Staffer?
Q. Why do I need base layer or next-to-skin clothing?
A. The first layer of clothing against your skin is the most
important piece of clothing you will wear, regardless of activity level
or weather conditions. Technology, performance, and comfort in a base
layer will allow you to be more comfortable and stay out longer, even
in the most extreme conditions.
Q. Can I wear more than one base layer at a time?
A. Yes. Conditions may exist where it is optimal to wear more
than one base layer garment. For example, as weather conditions or
activity levels change throughout the day, removing or adding layers
will keep you comfortable.
Q. How does Silvermax™ work?
A. Silver in Silvermax™ is the most conductive and reflective
elements, keeping you cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool.
Silvermax™ is also the most effective technology for inhibiting
bacterial growth, keeping you odor-free for extended use.
Q. How long does Silvermax™ last?
A. Silvermax™ is permanent. With proper care, Silvermax™
performance does not diminish over time. It has been tested for more
than 250 washes with virtually no reduction in performance.
Q. How does Silvermax™ control odor?
A. Silvermax™ performance fibers with a 360° layer of pure
silver are the world’s most effective antimicrobial agent. Silvermax™
instantly inhibits the growth of bacteria, while neutralizing ammonia
and denatured proteins, which cause odor, achieving odor free
protection for extended use.
Q. Can I wear Silvermax™ in warm and cold conditions?
A. Yes. Silver is nature’s ultimate body temperature
regulator. Silvermax™ efficiently reflects heat back to the body and
conducts heat away from the body, keeping you warm during cool weather
and cool during warm weather.
Q. Is Silvermax™ apparel safe to wear?
A. Yes. Silvermax™ is made with 99.9% pure silver, a naturally
occurring element. There are no chemicals and no possibility of
toxicity.
Q. Are there long term effects of the process Silvermax™ uses to inhibit bacteria?
A. There is no need to worry about long term effects.
Silvermax™ is so fast-acting, the bacteria never have any opportunity
to mutate. This eliminates the possibility of damaged bacteria
reproducing and mutating to Super-Bugs, such as MRSA.
Q. Is Medalist® base layer difficult to clean?
A. No. Medalist® base layer is easy to maintain. Please refer to our Product Care section for more information.
Q. What size and fit do I need?
A. Please see our Size Chart for sizing and fit information.
Q. I’ve been
hearing news reports about Nano Silver products being harmful to the
environment. Is Silvermax™ a Nano Silver product?
A. No. The process used to apply Nano Silver technology is
inherently impermanent, causing nano sized particles to be washed off
the fabric. Silvermax™ is permanently bonded to the fiber, so the
silver does not wash out, even after 250 washings.
Q. Who wears Medalist® apparel?
- Professional athletes
- Astronauts on manned space missions
- Law enforcement agencies such as U.S. Secret Service, Miami FBI, PA State Police, & LAPD SWAT
- Medalist® Hunt Pro-Staff members which include television personalities, writers, guides, & regional sportsmen
Q. How do I become a Medalist® Pro-Staffer?
A. Please complete and submit the Pro-Staff Application in the Download section of our website. Due to demand, we will only respond to a limited number of applicants. Thank you for your interest in Medalist®.
