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AssigneeSouthern Mills, Inc.
InventorsCharles S. Dunn, Michael T. Stanhope, Michael A. Laton, Rembert J. Truesdale, III
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Flame resistant fabrics having antimicrobial properties that combat odor and/or resist hazardous microorganisms. The fabrics are particularly suitable for use in clothing and more particularly in protective garments designed to be worn by individuals, such as military personnel and emergency rescue personnel, at risk of exposure to fire and extreme temperatures as well as hazardous substances. The fabrics may be formed in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, incorporating antimicrobial fibers into the flame resistant fabric yarn or by treating the pre-formed flame resistant yarn or fabric with antimicrobial agents in a dyeing or finishing process.
A flame resistant fabric comprising modacrylic fibers and an active antimicrobial additive dyed or finished into the flame resistant fabric such that the additive is uniformly dispersed throughout the fabric, wherein the active antimicrobial additive comprises polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride.
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