Beating bacterial bugs with bacteriostasis

Did you know that when you buy a Derriere Equestrian undergarment boasting bacteriostatic properties in the gusset, you’re paying for a high-quality, superior product that can actually prevent the growth of bacteria, caused by sweat? The compound on the clothing fibres keeps bacteria in the stationary phase of growth, so they can’t flourish, meaning that your nether regions are being not only comforted, but also protected from a potentially harmful bacterial processes.

 

Sweaty-betty

We sweat when our glands release sweat onto the skin; it’s a simple and clever process that arises when our body temperature rises due to exercise and heat - sweating simply and effectively helps us regulate our internal body temperature. When the sweat mingles with skin bacteria (and the more moist the conditions, the more accelerated the process), the bacteria multiply, and associated odours may also be released. There isn’t a big heath risk associated with this process for most people, although it can lead to an increased risk of yeast infections, and could be more dangerous if there was a break in the skin (for example from chaffing), and harmful pathogens were to enter the bloodstream, it can however be uncomfortable so the correct riding underwear is a must.

 

Beating bacterial bugs

Derriere Equestrian’s exclusive riding underwear fabric is quick drying and expels moisture, which helps reduce bacterial growth. The bacteriostatic polymer that we use within the manufacturing process bonds with the fabric, cleverly targets the molecular integrity of bacterial cell membranes, to inhibit bacterial growth.

 

Importantly, bacteriostatic compounds act by inhibiting the growth of bacteria while preserving the normal bacterial skin flora, so (unlike antibacterial materials), our fabric does not eradicate normal bacteria skin flora (known collectively as skin microbiome). The skin actually has an immune response, and individual, microscopic receptors cleverly recognise ‘bad’ bugs, and form a defence against harmful pathogens (e.g. those created via sweat and held in moist areas such as close-fitting fabrics.). So, bacteriostatic clothing can be preferential to antibacterial items, because the skin microbiome is maintained.

 

Your nethers will thank you

The Derriere Equestrian Performance Panty (DEPP) is a hero product from the range, and is a perennial favourite with horse riders looking for quality, comfortable riding-wear. It’s designed to eradicate seamlines and eliminate chaffing using bonded seams, and is made from a blend Polyamide and Elastane, resulting in a soft, supportive undergarment with the performance stretch needed for equestrian sports like dressage, show jumping, endurance and eventing.

If you’re looking for riding underwear that offers comfort and protection, then bacteriostasis is probably not top of your list when it comes to researching the underwear brand for you! But the fact you’re also protecting your body is another reason to choose Derriere Equestrian riding underwear; your ‘nethers’ will thank you! For more information on the science and technology behind Derriere Equestrian underwear, click here. 

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