Chicago Founder Launches 1UP Guard™ Underarm Sweat Protection Patches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

An adhesive patch that applies to underarm skin and helps keep sweat stains off clothing

CHICAGO, September 15, 2026. Vintm Group LLC has launched 1UP Guard™, an adhesive patch that applies directly to underarm skin and absorbs sweat before it reaches clothing. The patches are available now at 1upguard.com.

Founder Bryan Choi has dealt with underarm sweat stains since he was a teenager. After years without a solution that fit his needs, he built one. 1UP Guard is developed for people who experience excessive underarm sweating, including those with hyperhidrosis. It is designed to help keep visible sweat stains off clothing and does not treat sweating.

"Sweat stains took up too much of my thoughts for too long," said Choi. "I wanted something for those of us who need more than deodorant and antiperspirant, so we can get through the day without thinking about our shirts."

Each patch has a superabsorbent core that absorbs up to 20x its weight in moisture. The core sits on medical-grade backing tape with a medical-grade silicone adhesive, designed for gentle removal. Patches are single-day use, for up to 8 hours of wear.

1UP Guard comes in four sizes, from 3.75 in. x 4.75 in. to 4.75 in. x 6.5 in. An online Size Estimator helps customers find their fit. The Discovery Kit, starting at $10.99, includes two patches in adjacent sizes.

1UP Guard is made in USA with materials and suppliers from the US and EU. Choi runs the company on his own and packs every order in Chicago.

About Vintm Group LLC
Vintm Group LLC is a Chicago-based company and the maker of 1UP Guard™ underarm sweat protection adhesive patches.

Media Contact
Bryan Choi, Founder
Vintm Group LLC
info@1upguard.com