Confused and skeptical about antimicrobial protection? We were too, it’s one of the reasons it took us over a year and half to get our products to market. Here is the simple science behind the powerful antimicrobial technology we chose, the proven data of how it works, and why it’s a safe option to protect you and your family from harmful bacteria, microbes and odor. What is antimicrobial? Antimicrobials are agents used to kill and/or prevent the growth of microorganisms. Microorganisms are microscopic living organisms. Bacteria, mold and mildew are examples of microbial. They grow rapidly,  Antibacterial is used to describe an agent that prevents or kills bacteria only, whereas antimicrobial works against a broad range of microbes including bacteria. Bacteria thrives in warm wet environments with a single cell able to multiply to over a million in less than 8 hours if untreated. Bacteria can irritate the skin as well as cause illness and disease including strep throat, staph infections, tuberculosis and other more serious bacterial infections. The smell from sweat or wet clothes and swimsuits is odor from the presence of live growing microbes. Bacteria and other microbes lead to decay and discoloration of fabrics, breaking them down and causing a short life.  Bacterial odor gets trapped between the threads of untreated fabric, and is difficult to remove, often becoming permanent.  Is Silver an Antimicrobial? Ancient artifacts from Greece and Turkey show that Silver, a natural metal, has been mined from the earth since 3000 BC, and has been used as a natural agent against microbes for centuries. It is used extensively in healthcare including creams, ointments, bandages, medical devices and other practices including the treatment of water as a disinfectant.   How does silver work as an antimicrobial?  Silver ions which are charged particles have the ability to bind to microbe cells like a magnet and penetrate the outer layer of the cell. Once inside, they create havoc to the normal environment disrupting the natural DNA process when multiplying.  Unable to grow,  the cells die off.  Can Silver kill bacteria? Silver antimicrobial treated fabrics release ions once the presence of cell growth is detected. They essentially punch holes in the existing cells and kill the bacteria. Is antimicrobial silver safe? Silver, being a natural element found in the earth, is a safe treatment for fighting bacteria and microbes. However, the application and use can  differ depending on what’s added to the solution and the process used. We use a Silvadur™ safe antimicrobial treatment which has a patented controlled-release technology to deliver low concentrations of silver ions, which uses less silver and less waste than other treatments, and stays longer on the fabric.  Made with bound silver so no free silver is released into the environment.  It is approved by the International Oeko Tex® Association. Fabrics using this treatment are found to be non-toxic, non sensitizing, and non irritating to human skin and have been assessed as harmless to human health.   Our antimicrobial bags fight microbes for over 300 washings.   What about viruses? While some highly specialized Silver and Copper infused fabrics  have been proven effective in killing or stopping the spread of certain viruses, any claim without testing or certification can be false and misleading. Currently, fabrics with these properties are being used in the healthcare industry for PPE and in hospital rooms. The CDC is taking claims particularly around the coronavirus very seriously, and you should be diligent in your research toward any statements or guarantees.   We have not tested our bags against coronavirus, and make no claim to their effectiveness against the virus. Good hygiene and frequent hand washing is the best defense currently.   If you would like to see studies supporting silver fighting properties, or follow the science, we’ve included some helpful links below. Studies, Properties & Historical use from NCBI – National Center for Biotechnology  Information  – Published from the US National Library https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6315945/  How it Works  by science magazine https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/05/silver-turns-bacteria-deadly-zombies  Medical Uses of Silver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_uses_of_silver   Pin it:  

Not all wet bags are created equal.  First lets demystify the wet bag / dry bag confusion - A wet bag is a bag specifically made with a waterproof lining and a zipper to conveniently transport and contain wet things like swim suits from leaking water out all over the place, they're big with new mom's dad's who use them for diapers and stained baby clothes.  A dry bag is made from a waterproof material thats meant to protect valuables like keys, phones and clothes from water & liquids getting in. Water tight dry bags are made for outdoor activities like canoeing or rafting because they can be submerged and still keep items dry. So there are wet bags, there are dry bags, and then....there is Gemini.  Named for its 2 layers and 2 sides, Gemini acts as either a wet or a dry bag.  The dry side is -although not submergible - teflon protected to prevent stains and oils from getting in, and the wet side is waterproofed with an eco-friendly process that does not use or emit any harmful chemicals, and prevents water from leaking out.  With just one flip you can contain or protect. Wondering what else you can use this bag for?  Here's 8 reasons why you need Gemini Right Now!   Because vacation shouldn't end any earlier than it has to-  Check out may be at 11am, but you don't want to miss the Sunday champagne pool party. So while your luggage is sitting with the bell hop, your dry change of clothes and shoes for the plane ride home is staying dry right next to you at the pool - a quick change in the hotel lobby and your wet swim suit is safely stored in your carry on. 2. Because there are some places sand just should NOT be - There's nothing like a day at the beach, the smell of the ocean, the sun kissing your skin and the cool sand between your toes.... except when that sand gets in your phone, sticks to your deodorant, and sneaks into your lipstick.  With gemini, you can keep valuables sand free like keys, electronics, and that gold chain you forgot to take off 3. Because they call them intimates for a reason - There's no better bag to keep your lingerie separate and protected from the in-flight mishaps of checked-luggage like exploding shampoo bottles and leaking suntan oil.  4. Because shoes are a reflection of our personal sense of style - that and they pick things up off the ground that we really really don't want touching our clothes. 5. Because our workout routine doesn't stop on vacation - Fitness is not a fad, its a way of life..but sweat soaked life can smell pretty bad when its stuffed in a suitcase for 10 hours. Ditch the plastic hotel dry cleaning bag, and zip your gear up away from all those clean clothes you packed and never wore. 6. Because your very expensive luggage is NOT hair spray & suntan lotion proof. - Just a duffle bag and a full tank of gas is all you need for a last minute getaway, but after working hard for that bag that says you can actually afford your sense of style,  the last thing you want to do is spend Monday googling how to remove stains from high-end luggage. Toiletries are a must  but they don't need to be a mess. 7. Because you lead an ACTIVE busy life - Whether you sneaking a class in after work, getting a workout in before your morning meeting, or heading out for the weekend right from work, having an easy way to organize your clothes and pack your gear is not a luxury it's a necessity. 8. Because washable travel accessories are the best invention ever! Enough said. Gemini is an eco-friendly must-have wet bag with dry bag features giving you unlimited uses and style wherever life takes you.  ...And as with all of our products - Gemini is proudly Made in America.

 Small waterproof antimicrobial gym bag - packable protection Stellar leverages the power of ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY and a proprietary 4-in-1  system to make carrying sweaty fitness clothes, wet swimsuits, dirty gym laundry, or smelly sneakers simple, safe, and odor free so you can easily maintain your fitness routine no matter where you are or what your schedule is. This small wonder is packed with INNOVATIVE features, and cloaked in a cool design that offers you the versatility of 4 bags in 1 - a wet bag, a dry bag, a sweat bag, and an odor bag, supporting you and your hard work in the MODERN ERA.    1. Stain / Soil Resistant - Keeps dirt & germs out  .   Two layers of strong FLEXFIT protection makes it simple to pack your custom fitness gear. The outside is Teflon™ treated which creates a powerful stain resistant barrier that makes dirt & liquids bead up and roll off, keeping germs out and protecting valuables inside. 2. Antimicrobial - Inhibits bacteria, mildew, odor and more... STELLAR is lined with EcoSILVER antimicrobial process which uses genuine silver to detect and disrupt harmful bacteria, odor and other microbes from growing on the bag, keeping the bag fresh and protected, limiting the back-and-forth spread of bacteria, and extending the life of your gear, your gym bag & the bag itself. 3. Advanced Waterproof Protection                          Stellar gives you 2 layers of innovative THERMALTECH waterproof protection that uses an eco safe non-toxic process which emits no harmful toxins or VOC's into the environment.   4.Convenient Durable Design Unlike most wet clothes bags, STELLAR is made from 2 FLEXFIT layers and designed with a seamless leakproof bottom for maximum durability when transporting heavy towels and sneakers. It is 100% machine washable for easy, convenient care. Wet Gym Clothes Bag -to go from work to work out Tested & Trusted Stellar has been lab tested by an independent accredited lab to ensure it's efficacy of repelling liquids, containing wet items, and inhibiting bacteria.  Smart.Simple. Safe. Style. Stellar has it all in one   Stellar was made specifically with travel in mind, and fits easily in a duffle bag or suitcase to give you odor free, hassle free fitness. Stellar is proudly made in America.   Prime members get fast free shipping from amazon here  

Ready to travel the world Ornadi Style? What could more exciting for a Travel Accessory brand than to Journal our growth around the world. Where's Ornadi? 📸 Tag & share #withornadi DESTINATION CUIDAD DE MEXICO, MEXICO September 2019  Hola! Stellar just made it's first trip to the fun & festive 💃🏻 Mexico.   We are so ready to get our sweat on! DESTINATION TAIPEI, TAIWAN September 2019 Our organic face & hair towel has taken quite a few trips to Asia, [it's no wonder they have such flawless skin 😉] but this is our first time visiting Taiwan. Did you know there's still an active 🌋 volcano there?     DESTINATION OTTAWA, CANADA August 2019 Our wet clothes bag just dropped down in Ottawa Canada. 🏃🏻‍♂️Now this is our idea of a scenic run! DESTINATION VOORBURG, NETHERLANDS August 2019 Well hello there 🇳🇱Netherlands, lowk ye te ont-moo-ten!  Raining pipe-stems again? No worries we got ya covered 😉 DESTINATION WATERFORD, IRELAND July 2019 With a little bit of 🍀 we'll be up to no good and have a little bit of mischief as we soak up the natural beauty of Ireland😉.    DESTINATION TAI HANG, HONG KONG ISLAND July 2019 Nei-hou Hong Kong,  here we come....again. This time a long run, before they start serving those🍤 shrimp dumplings. DESTINATION GRAND-SACCONEX, SWITZERLAND June 2019 Switzerland, Froit mi! Biking, hiking, rafting, skiing....what to do first? Let's do them all.💯 DESTINATION BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND June 2019 DESTINATION IPOH PERAK, MILAYSIA     We just can't seem to get enough of ASIA. This time the diverse landscape of Malaysia! 🇲🇾 With paddy fields, rainforests, and🏝 Island Beaches, our wet clothes bag will come in pretty handy, wouldn't you say! June 2019 DESTINATION THE PEAK, HONG KONG June 2019 To the top of the world...or at least that's how it feels. We just touched down at the 🗻PEAK in Hong Kong, where you can almost touch the clouds. This view is motivation to our eyes.🏋🏼‍♀️ DESTINATION KISTA, SWEDEN MAY 2019 DESTINATION MONTREAL, CANADA April 2019 DESTINATION LONDON, UK April 2019 Cheerio! We're hoping our trip to London has everyone talking about how Peng 😎Stellar is for a gym bag. DESTINATION PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES March 2019 DESTINATION TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA March 2019 DESTINATION TARAPACA, CHILE March 2019 DESTINATION QUIRAWAN, KUWAIT April 2019 DESTINATION MADRID, SPAIN  March 2019 DESTINATION ABU DHABI, UNITED EMIRATES February 2018 Our first trip to the magnificent🕌 United Emirates. Salam! We agree, our waterproof wet clothes bag is a perfect fit☺️ for this trip. DESTINATION CALGARY, ALBERTA CANADA February 2019 DESTINATION VILNIUS, LITHUANIA  February 2019 👏🏻  This week we shipped our waterproof gym clothes bag to Lithuania. Turns out that Basketball 🏀 is a top National Sport there, and the country is native to several famous NBA players. 😎 well, now we get it!   DESTINATION INGLEBURN, AUSTRALIA February 2019 G'Day! We are super excited to be headed down under with Gemini, our wet / dry bag. 🐠 We're thinking Great Barrier Reef -  ✅ Bucket List DESTINATION TOKYO, JAPAN January 2019 DESTINATION CAGUAS, PEURTO RICO January 2019 DESTINATION SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE January 2019 DESTINATION KING CITY, ONTARIO CANADA January 2019 DESTINATION ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO November 2018 DESTINATION ZURICH, SWITZERLAND October 2018 DESTINATION SEOUL, KOREA October 2018 DESTINATION KOWLOON, HONG KONG September 2018 DESTINATION VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA August 2018 DESTINATION CHATHAM, ONTARIO CANADA August 2018 DESTINATION BARCELONA, SPAIN ✨ June 2018   We are 🎉celebrating our first trip oversea's - let the festivities begin!   Today, we shipped GEMINI our waterproof wet / dry bag to beautiful Barcelona, Hola! Perfect for a quick sail before we fer vermut?        

A great work out produces a lot of sweat...that's how you get rid of impurities and toxins from the day. But when that unhealthy sweat lingers on your fitness gear for too long - especially when you travel - it can be dangerous and difficult to remove.    Stellar's anti-microbial lining is treated to protect against unpleasant bacterial odor from sweat, keeping it fresh and containing sweat and odor from your workout clothes. The waterproof interior holds the sweat in safely, and the one-of-a-kind seamless bottom makes sure it doesn't escape into you gym bag or suitcase. Conveniently machine washable means you don't have to sweat the small stuff!  

We made it a mission to show our children how truly special and unique the world is. Our love of travel became a way to reconnect, and share experiences together as our children grew. When a harsh skin reaction to the strong detergents from hotel towels became a constant problem, we searched for a travel towel to end the discomfort. But most travel towels were designed for water sports and camping to wick water away from the skin without absorbing it, which was accomplished by using toxic plastic spun into poly and microfiber, an option that just didn't work for our family. We were teaching our children about being more earth conscious and paying attention to what they put both on and in their bodies. It took 2 almost 2 years and extensive research, but what we created is truly special.   A proprietary fabric created a company in America, made of sustainable and resourceful bamboo, and toxin free organic cotton. It was designed to be used on babies during the first 2 years of infancy because the skin is most tender and easily irritated in those years. There is no other fabric like it, made exclusively from 2 layers of supremely soft bamboo organic cotton fabric, that surround super absorbent threads which capture and hold water evenly. Hand sized at 35 inches long by 15 inches wide, it can actually absorb and dry an entire adult body after a long hot shower. Since  the absorbent threads are on the inside, it is perfect for washing the delicate skin on baby's and mommy's face without threads and fuzz getting into the eye. The super absorbency makes it perfect for drying hair naturally. We think it is the best eco travel premium personal care accessory you can buy to pamper your skin with incredibly soft and mindfully safe protection.    

We source and craft our products here in America so we can make sure to create the kind of quality products we want to use for our own family, and have the piece of mind to know where, how and why they were made. It may cost more, take more time, and be more challenging, but.. it matters.