Why GermGuard Towels?

Germs are unavoidable in most workplaces, health clubs and in any mass transit settings, but with consistent hygiene standards and prevention techniques, you can reduce the germs that represent "22 million days of lost work and almost 8 million doctor visits a year"
- National Center for Health Statistics

If you belong to a gym--and there are 42.7 million of you, according to 2006 IHRSA statistics--adding a few preventative steps to your routine can reduce your risk of catching something.
- Forbes 2008

Experts warn that if you're using a shared yoga mat, for example, you could be at risk for ringworm, which causes red, scaly rings on the skin's surface. Coming into contact with sweat left behind on a machine could lead to a staph infection, usually manifesting in the form of pimples or boils. If not treated
properly, it can invade the bloodstream.
- Dr. Joshua Fox, Spokesman for the American Academy of Dermatology.

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the nonprofit group aimed at promoting the health club industry recently re-released a list of tips and tactics to help its 5,600 U.S. member clubs prevent staph and MRSA infections. Prevention and sanitizing equipment was highly emphasized.
– IHRA

You also might want to start bringing your own towels or mat if you're unsure of your gym's cleaning regimen. Some gear companies now offer products specifically designed to fight germs.
– Forbes 2008

Studies show that cleanliness is a big concern for health club members. In fact, 53% of members who quit a gym to join another club do so because they perceive the club as “non clean.” More attention to cleanliness can mean big growth for club owners.
- Purell Press Release (IHRSA Study. “Why People Quit.” 1998)

"Airplanes are a breeding ground for germs, and this year, the added threat of H1N1 gives travelers even more reason to be careful when flying,"
-Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel

“MRSA is spread by casual contact, rapidly turns minor abscesses and other skin infections into serious health problems. It is responsible for more than 94,000 serious infections and nearly 19,000 deaths each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Calculated.”
- Washington Post