Bacterial infection found within sports equipment is a real danger.Sports padding for hockey players, football players and lacrosse players, for example, are the ideal breeding ground for trouble. A strong odour is usually the result of bacteria, mold, and fungus thriving in the dense padding. MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, has been found in many schools and locker rooms across the US, and many athletes have been infected by it. These can enter through cuts and abrasions, causing severe infections, some of which may be limb- or life-threatening.Fresh Gear kills MRSA.Ozone is tremendously effective at killing bacteria, fungus, and mold. That is why Fresh Gear's patent-pending process forces ozone deep into the dense fibers of padding and hard-to-reach places. more... See more text