FORLOH’s Women’s swimwear line is infused with SilverLUXE additives. When they come into contact with moisture, they release very low levels of silver ions that prevent the growth of microbes that cause odor and material degradation. All bacteria use enzymes in order to metabolize nutrients and create energy, much the same way humans metabolize food. Silver ions disrupt these bacterial enzymes and stop energy metabolism and electrolyte transport, thereby effectively suffocating the bacteria. SilverLUXE additives are designed to permanently attach to the garment so the particles stay tightly bound.