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Antimicrobial Fabric Can It Kill Germs?

Antimicrobial Fabric Can It Kill Germs

1.What Is Antimicrobial Fabric?

Antimicrobial fabric refers to any textile that protects against the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, and other pathogenic microorganisms. This is achieved by treating textiles with an antimicrobial finish that inhibits the growth of hazardous microbes, creating an added layer of defense and prolonging the life of the fabric.

Antimicrobial Fabric Can It Kill Germs

2.Where is an Antimicrobial Fabric Used?

Antimicrobial fabrics are used across a wide range of end-use applications. We have listed a few examples below.

Housewares: towels, bedding, upholstery, carpets, curtains, pillows

Commercial: window coverings, military fabrics, uniforms, tenting, carpets.

Apparel: caps, jackets, workwear, sportswear, fleeces, intimates

Building Products: architectural fabrics, awnings, canopies

Healthcare: scrubs, masks, drapery, window coverings, bedding, filters, lab coats

Antimicrobial Fabric Can It Kill Germs

3.Can antimicrobial fabric stop the spread of viruses?

While antimicrobial fabric works great to slow the growth of microbes, it does not kill pathogens on contact, meaning it is not completely effective at stopping the spread of viruses. Even the fastest acting antimicrobial textiles take several minutes to kill microbes, while others only stop or slow their growth. Instead of using them as a substitute for hygiene and other health and safety precautions, they should be thought of as an extra layer of defense against harmful microorganisms to use in addition to your regular sanitary protocol.

Antimicrobial Fabric Can It Kill Germs

4.What are the benefits of Antimicrobial Fabric Treatment

Antimicrobial fabrics offer freshness, stain protection, and extended product life, even for heavy-duty outdoor applications.

Formulated to provide excellent durability, antimicrobial fabrics treated with Ultra-Fresh or Silpure offer effective performance after multiple cleanings or extended exposure to environmental stresses.

Antimicrobial Fabric Can It Kill Germs

5.How are Antimicrobial Additives for Fabrics Applied?

Antimicrobial fabric treatments can be applied during normal textile finishing processes, meaning no special equipment or processing steps are required.

When applying by coating, padding, exhaustion, or foaming, the antimicrobial additive can typically be used in combination with other common auxiliaries such as softeners, moisture management systems, fluorocarbon, or resins.

Antimicrobial treatment for fabric can be used in textile coatings by adding directly to the liquid prior to application.

Certain antimicrobial additives for fabrics can also be included during the extrusion process of synthetic fibers such as polyester, polyamide, or polypropylene.

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