Antimicrobial textiles

Journal of Applied Polymer Science 89, No.9, 29th Aug.2003, p.2418-25 DURABLE AND REGENERABLE ANTIMICROBIAL TEXTILES SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF 3-METHYLOL-2,2,5,5-TETRAMETHYL-IMIDAZOLIDIN-4-ONE(MTMIO)... 

Recently, cellulose-based fabrics treated with chitosan (82.9%DD, MW=160kDa) and different metal ions (Zn Zr and Ag" ) have been studied for use in antimicrobial textiles against S. aureus and C. albicans. 

Lim, S. H., and Hudson, S. M. (2004). Application of a fibre-reactive chitosan derivative to cotton fabric as an antimicrobial textile finish, Carbohvd. Polvm.. 56, 227-234. 

COPPER-IMPREGNATED ANTIMICROBIAL TEXTILES AN INNOVATIVE WEAPON TO FIGHT INFECTION... 

A great contribution to R D of antimicrobial materials gave researchers fi-om Japan, USA, Switzerland, Great Britain, Russia, Poland, Austria and France. However, the greatest contribution undoubtedly belongs to Japanese, in this moment presenting world leaders in manufacturing of antimicrobial textile materials [1-20]. 

From these results it is obvious that antimicrobial textile material demonstrates an inhibitory activity towards all indicatory microorganisms. The strongest effect is observed with P.Aeruginosa and C.Albicans. The widths of inhibition zcmes slightly decrease with the time the sample spend in physiological solution before qq>lication on selected strains of bacteria. 

P Skundric, A Medovic, Lj Simovic, S Dimitrijevic, M Kostic, M Janicijevic, B Milakovic, Boimedical antimicrobial textile materials of broad spectrum activity , V... 

Various commercially available textiles claiming antimicrobial activity were examined (Table 1). Active ingredients of the treated antimicrobial textiles included silvo, quaternary ammonium salts (QACs) and triclosan. The textile substrates for the treated samples were polyester or a polyester/ cotton blend. Fibres claiming antimicrobial properties such as bamboo and soy were also tested. Relevant untreated fobrics were examined as control samples. 

ANTIMICROBIAL TEXTILES FOR HEALTH AND HYGIENE APPLICATIONS BASED ON ECO-FRIENDLY NATURAL PRODUCTS... 

Wasb-fiistness of antimicrobial textiles is a key criterion in terms of performance, longevity and of course marketability. The antimicrolM agent must be sufficiently bound to die textile to resist rapid wadi-out, yet must also be able to perform its function under appropriate conditions of use. The conditions are oflen moist, for example as a result of perspiration. 

The performance and durability of a surface coating will not only depend on the attributes of the coating but will also be determined by the particular chemistry created at the interface. This chapter also reviews how scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and antimicrobial testing (growth inhibition and kill rate) can provide practical information about the effectiveness of a surface treatment applied to biotextiles or antimicrobial textiles. As the demand for such bioactive products increases, such tests help to ensure that products meet essential safety criteria and achieve an appropriate level of performance and durability. 

Lansdown AB, Antimicrobial textiles , Journal of Wound Care, 13 (10), 2004, p413. 

Cotton and flax fibers can absorb relatively large amount of moisture that can lead to microbial attack under certain conditions of humidity and temperature. Cotton and flax may act as a nutrient, becoming suitable medium for bacterial and fungal growth. Therefore, cotton and flax fibers are treated with numerous chemicals to get better antimicrobial textiles. Additionally, many of physicochemical properties of natural fibers and composites based on fibers depend on the amounts of bound water, adsorption capacity in respect to water, and possible swelling degree. Thus, from... 

Qian L, Sun G. Durable and regenerable antimicrobial textiles synthesis and applications of 3-methylol-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-imidazolidin-4-one (MTMIO). J Appl Polym Sci 2003 89 2418-25. http //dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.12405. 

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