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US 2014/0273690 A1Published application
Antimicrobial textiles and methods for production of the same
AssigneePhiladelphia University
InventorsDiana R. Cundell, Brian R. George
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Abstract
A method for making an antibacterial fabric having resistance to laundering while maintaining its antibacterial properties.
Claims11
1) A process for producing antibacterial fabric that retains its antibacterial properties over twenty-five launderings, comprising the steps of:
- a) immersing the fabric in a solution of glyxol, eugenol and water;
- b) squeezing the solution out of the fabric
- c) curing the wetted fabric under heat;
- and
- d) drying the cured fabric.
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11) A process for producing a MRSA-resistant fabric that retains 4-7 log reduction in MRSA growth thereon after up to twenty-five launderings, comprising the steps of:
- a) immersing the fabric in a solution of glyxol, eugenol and water;
- b) squeezing the solution out of the fabric
- c) curing the wetted fabric under heat;
- and
- d) drying the cured fabric.
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