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The Science

Bioelectric Materials
Engineered To Activate

Our proprietary technology brings zinc into precise contact with the skin, generating a continuous microcurrent — activated by the skin’s natural moisture and oxygen.

No wires. No batteries. No external devices.

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The Science

The human body is naturally bioelectric

The body relies on natural bioelectric signals to regulate how skin cells communicate, repair, and renew. ZnTech™ is designed to enhance these processes by placing elemental zinc in direct contact with the skin.

When exposed to moisture and oxygen, ZnTech™ generates a gentle, continuous microcurrent—similar to a natural zinc-oxygen battery built into the material.

Integrated into textiles and wound care products, ZnTech™ delivers this passive bioelectric effect with no batteries, wires, charging, or external devices.

Applications

One Technology, Multiple Applications

ION SPORTSWEAR

Performance activated.

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Bioelectric performance apparel designed to support athletic performance and recovery, joint and muscle support, skin wellness, and overall everyday activity.

Powered by ZnTech™, these wearables generate body-activated microcurrent to provide continuous bioelectric stimulation in apparel designed for real-world use.

ION Sportswear

ION Wound Care

Restoration engineered.

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An extension of the Ion Technology platform into therapeutic and clinical applications. This includes bioelectric wound dressings, patch-based therapies for wound healing, skin recovery, tissue conditioning and iontophoresis. This offers protective wearable solutions (currently under development and evaluation).

Wound Care

Functional Outcomes

The Microcurrent Effect

Athletic & Everyday Wear (Textiles)
Benefits

  • Physiological support for performance & recovery
  • Less fatigue, faster recovery, reduced soreness
  • Comfort & climate control
  • Less sweat, less odor, drier skin
  • Hygienic skin protection
  • Resists bacteria, fungus, and viruses
  • Support for sensitive and fragile skin
  • Gentle support for diabetic, aging, and recovering skin

Wound Care & Clinical (Dressings)
Benefits

  • Accelerated healing
  • Faster healing of chronic and acute wounds, and Ulcers
  • Built-in infection defense
  • Broad-spectrum microbial reductions
  • Higher quality healed tissue
  • Better collagen organization, stronger tissue, less scarring
  • Active therapeutic delivery
  • Enhanced transdermal penetration via iontophoresis

Testimonials

User Response

“I absolutely love these socks. I felt the difference right away, especially after a long day. They kept my feet dry and comfortable, even during runs.”

5
P.P.

“These socks keep my feet dry, give me energy, and feel great whether walking or using them on the treadmill.”

5
T.R.

“My feet were really bothering me and my heel was sensitive. I put on the socks and was walking comfortably again.”

5
L.M.

“This product really works. I tried powders, sprays, and soaking solutions with no success. Once I tried these socks, I was amazed. My feet haven’t felt this good in years. The odor is gone, my feet stay dry, and the socks are very well made and comfortable. My life has improved since discovering them.”

5
S.S.

“I’ve tried many different knee sleeves before, but this one stands out. It doesn’t get sweaty, it stays fresh even after heavy use, and it significantly helped reduce my pain and swelling.”

5
A.P.

“I have osteoarthritis in both knees, and they were constantly painful. Using the sleeve on my left knee made it significantly less painful.”

5
M.R.

“After ACL reconstruction, the improvement in my knee flexibility within just one week of using the sleeve has been incredible. Each day brought noticeable breakthroughs.”

5
D.H.

“On the first day, I couldn’t walk on my right heel barefoot. After wearing the sock, I was able to walk without any problem. By the second day, I felt 95% better. By day five, I could walk without pain. The socks are comfortable and don’t make my feet sweaty.”

5
L.K.

“I noticed improvement within just a couple of days, which was surprisingly fast. While the socks didn’t cure my neuropathy, they kept it under control far better than the best results I had with Gabapentin.”

5
T.S.

“Breaking two bones in my ankle caused extreme pain, swelling, and limited my daily activities. Wearing this sock significantly reduced the shooting pain that runs from my foot up my leg. It has also helped decrease swelling, and I’ve been able to use less pain medication.”

5
R.M.

“This sock has really helped reduce my pain and swelling.”

5
J.C.

“These socks are extremely comfortable and far better than the ones I’ve been wearing from major sports brands. I felt the difference immediately. I usually experience soreness after sports activity, but the pain has been significantly reduced after wearing these socks.”

5
G.B.

“I have tried several different socks from wool to athletic. My feet create so much moisture in my line of work that it causes pain and discomfort on my skin and toenail health.…
I started using Ion Sportswear socks a month ago. My feet stay dry even in 130-degree temperatures! And the health of my feet, skin and toenails have improved dramatically. I highly recommend and rave about these socks!”

5
J.G.
Union Carpenter

That’s wonderful, no issues at all. Super excited to see the site, and on-line sales starting soon. I would love to buy some new and improved ones, when I can! I’d like to add more comments … if I can, because I use them for every tough training event now. I’m deploying soon, and you can bet they’re coming!
The bottom line is that there is no competition to these socks. I thought I had my go-to no fail tried and true socks. Through validation in many rigorous training events, selections, and combat. Ion socks put my tried and true socks to shame. I completed a 12 mile ruck march, with no blisters or hot spots. My feet were ready for more! We had no notice training recently, and the Ion socks were the first thing I made sure I packed.
Thank you for everything Ion Sportswear!”

5
Active Duty Captain
Special Operations Community 3

“I just did a quick six miler Ruck March and my feet feel great again. My feet feel great, and I owe it to your socks. I used to only swear by darn tuff socks too. Thanks again!”

5
Active Duty Captain
Special Operations Community 2

“Socks worked great! Sorry for the delay in response. We had a no notice training event. You can definitely tell there is something different about these socks then those in comparison.…I finished a 8 mile ruck with no blisters. Next I want to see how they do when they get more wet, and how quick they can dry out. Thanks again for sending a couple pairs. I look forward to seeing them on the market!!”

5
Active Duty Captain
Special Operations Community 1

“Our first Student-Athlete definitely noticed a difference. While exercising with the sleeve and compression shorts he said he felt a tingly cooling feeling. He felt like he sweat less but most… importantly his arms and portion of his lower body felt relaxed immediately afterwards. He reported feeling refreshed even up to two hours after exercising. He said the next product that would be the most helpful is full length compression pants. The arm sleeves were helpful but not a product he’d want to wear. He said compression pants would be a product he’d wear regularly.”

5
Santa Clara Men's Basketball Coach

“The tech is the reason we tried it, but the comfort is why we kept wearing it. It feels premium, stays dry, and holds up through repeat sessions.

After a few wears, I noticed my gear stayed fresher and my skin felt more comfortable post-training. No charging, no device, it just fits into the routine.”

5
Denise K.
Paramedic

“This product really works. I tried powders, sprays, soaking solutions to no avail. Once I tried the socks I was amazed. My feet haven’t felt this good in years. The odor is totally abated, and my feet are dry. The socks are very well made and comfortable. My life has improved since discovering ION Sportswear.”

5
Steve S.
Military Personel
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The Technology

Microcurrent
Engineered Applications

ZnTech™ is our proprietary elemental zinc technology, available as zinc embedded in textile yarns or coated onto wound care materials such as collagen and hydrocolloids. In both formats, moisture and oxygen at the skin surface trigger zinc oxidation, generating a continuous low-level microcurrent—similar to a zinc-oxygen battery built directly into the material.

This localized microcurrent interacts with the body’s natural bioelectric environment, supporting circulation, tissue stimulation, moisture balance, and microbial and fungal protection.

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No wires. No batteries. No device.

Just science engineered
into the fabric

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Validation

Tested. Documented.
Trusted.

We take a disciplined approach to innovation. That means defining clear mechanisms, documenting development, and distinguishing carefully between what is under evaluation, what is supported by testing, and what is informed by user experience.

Our goal is not to overstate. It is to build a platform that can stand up to technical, commercial, and clinical scrutiny.

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