Naslov
Antimicrobial finishing of socks

Autori
Bischof-Vukušić, Sandra ; Pušić, Tanja ; Katović, Drago ; Soljačić, Ivo

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Tekstilije za šport in prosti čas / - , 2005

Skup
36. Simpozij o novostih v tekstilstvu Tekstilije za šport in prosti čas

Mjesto i datum
Ljubljana, Slovenija, 02.06.2005

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
antibacterial finishing; hygiene finishes; CPC; biocidal properties; antifungal properties

Sažetak
For the hygienic and freshness purposes cotton/PA socks were treated with different antimicrobial agents. Cationic surfactant cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) was applied for additional biocide purposes. By inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi tested agents successfully prevent the formation of unpleasant odours, resulting in longer-lasting freshness for treated socks. This can be of particular interest for persons with transpiration problems and in a case of long term exposure to tightly closed tennis shoes during the sport activity. Efficacy and durability of this built-in protection were tested after 25 repeated launderings. An absence of bacteria or fungi on and around tested samples has clearly demonstrated antimicrobial effectiveness. Consumers, particularly in sport sector already worldwide accept this new concept of freshness feature.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tekstilna tehnologija

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