Hockey equipment

Nutryl™ is effective on hockey gear

Hockey gear presents a unique challenge because it consists of dense, moisture-wicking fabrics paired with non-porous foams and rigid plastics that are rarely given enough time to fully dry.

  • Saturation Points: Thick padding in shin guards, pants, and chest protectors acts like a sponge, soaking up litres of sweat that settle deep within the cellular structure of the foam.

  • Enclosed Environments: Skates and gloves are notorious for "locking in" moisture. The narrow, deep profile of a hockey skate and the felt liners of gloves create stagnant air pockets where bacteria thrive without evaporation.

  • The Ice-Level Paradox: Despite the cold environment, high-intensity play leads to extreme perspiration, while the high humidity of an ice rink prevents gear from drying naturally between ice sessions.

Any effective solution must be capable of neutralizing odours trapped within multi-layered textiles and high-density foam, while remaining gentle enough for constant contact with skin—especially in high-friction areas like the neck, wrists, and shins.

Nutryl™ is engineered for the gruelling pace of the hockey season: back-to-back games, 6:00 AM practices, and the cramped confines of a gear bag. By neutralizing bacteria at the source rather than masking it with scent, it ensures your kit stays fresh from the first drop of the puck in September through the final championship series.

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What causes the unbearable smell?

The problem is not neglect or poor hygiene. As parents, we know it is tough to manage gear smell. We try our best, the gear is aired out in garages and basements. Gear is left open in bags or hung to dry. Sprays, powders, and other odour-control products are used regularly.

What Causes Sports Gear Odour

  • Sweat itself is mostly odourless
  • Odour is created when bacteria and fungi grow in warm, damp equipment
  • These microbes break down sweat and produce odour-causing compounds

Most solutions available to you focus on making gear smell better temporarily by masking odours, but do not address the root cause which is why the odour returns.
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Nutryl™ treats the root cause of odour

Nutryl™ was developed to treat the "why odour happens", this is the key to managing the problem more effectively. Preventing odour is not about making gear smell temporarily fresher. It is about consistently addressing the conditions that allow odour to develop in the first place.

  • Odour reduction means the source (bacteria) has been addressed
  • Remaining smell fades with time
  • Ph neutral, non-toxic solution keeps gear, players, and materials safe

Nutryl™ is designed around this reality. Instead of acting as a one‑time odour cover, it is used as a preventative system, reducing the buildup of odour‑causing microbes.

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  • Bacteria are eliminated
  • New odour production stops
  • Existing odour molecules may remain trapped in the gear. This means smell improves quickly, but may not disappear instantly.
  • Odour molecules produced in the past can become trapped in:
  • Foam padding
  • Fabrics and liners
  • Stitching and adhesives
  • These compounds release slowly over time, even after bacteria are gone
  • Moisture can temporarily re-release trapped odours
  • Immediate: Odour noticeably reduced
  • Short term: Continued improvement over days
  • Longer term: Full odour neutrality as trapped odours dissipate