Clean Up With Aquazone® WD

MEDIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FXI, the Philadelphia area-based foam innovations company, is changing the sponge and mop market forever with its revolutionary technology, Aquazone® WD. The only polyurethane product like it on the market, Aquazone® WD performs like no other sponge with its advanced wipe-dry performance, long-lasting stay-soft construction, and no-odor, rinse-clean capability. With the number of cellulose material suppliers contracting and, in some instances, cellulose sponge prices rising, Aquazone® WD’s superior technology is more of a value than ever.

“Customers have called Aquazone® WD a ‘must-have’ product for their households. They’re using it for all types of clean-ups, and they’re really responding to the product’s exceptional ability to wipe surfaces dry along with the fact that the sponges are durable and odor-free”

“Aquazone® WD is based on a patent-pending, advanced new sponge technology, that is bringing novel solutions and new ideas to an otherwise limited market in terms of product diversity,” said Jack Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of FXI. “There’s simply nothing else like it, and consumers are appreciating the difference. We are proud to, once again, be at the forefront of this kind of market change.”

Inspired by the latest technological advances in foam engineering and performance, Aquazone® WD is based on a novel technology developed by FXI. Unlike ordinary sponges made with cellulose, which harden and curl-up when dried after use, Aquazone® WD is made from polyurethane and maintains its shape, softness and flexibility after multiple uses in both wet and dry conditions. Additionally, it lasts longer than traditional cellulose sponges and maintains its bright colors for longer periods of time, as the makeup provides color stability even after repeated use.

“Customers have called Aquazone® WD a ‘must-have’ product for their households. They’re using it for all types of clean-ups, and they’re really responding to the product’s exceptional ability to wipe surfaces dry along with the fact that the sponges are durable and odor-free,” said Vinnie Bonaddio, Senior Vice President, Technical Products Business Management.

Beyond visual and sensory appeal, performance is where Aquazone® WD shines. Aquazone® WD outperforms traditional foam sponges by combining unique chemistry and manufacturing to create a material that rivals the standards of competitors. In addition to the product’s superior features, Aquazone® WD can be formulated with antimicrobial protection and has a water-holding capacity nearly 50 percent greater than that of average sponges made with cellulose.

“Cellulose sponges are packaged ‘wet,’ resulting in higher shipping weight and, consequently, higher shipping costs,” said Bonaddio. “Aquazone® WD is packaged as it is produced – in its original, dry condition – so wholesalers and retailers pay only for the product and not for unwanted and costly additives,” he said.

Aquazone® WD’s versatility makes it ideal for a wide variety of usages, including household consumer use, hand scouring, kitchen wipes, hydrophilic foam applications, medical use, and industrial grouting applications.

About FXI

FXI is a leading producer of innovative foam products for the Home, Healthcare, Electronics, Industrial, Personal Care and Transportation markets. Products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators and retailers. FXI innovations and products provide comfort for automobile passengers and protect fragile electronic components in shipment. Our products help consumers sleep sounder and furniture manufacturers create comfort. Our products provide for sharper images in digital printers and copiers and help consumers keep their homes clean. Our products provide critical components for filters, dispensers, gaskets and seals in everything from blood oxygenators to computer disk drives.

The Company is headquartered in Media, Pa. For more information, please visit www.fxi.com.