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ANTIBACTERIAL FINISH [1 record]

Record 1 1999-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

A chemical treatment of a fabric that makes it resistant to, or inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. Fields of applications are blankets, bed linen, mattress tickings, bed spreads, medical clothing, etc.

CONT

Differing wall thickness of the gloves are designed to meet specific requirements. The anti-bacterial finish, giving additional skin protection is particularly important when wearing gloves for extended periods.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

Apprêts fongicides et antibactériens : (fungicides and antibacterial finishes) pour s'opposer à la fermentation de certaines masses d'apprêts préparés d'avance ou récupérés et s'opposer à l'altération des tissus exposés à une forte humidité par des moisissures végétales ou bactériennes, on applique soit des anti-optiques courants pour les masses d'apprêts fermentiscibles et pour les tissus de fibres naturelles, on incorpore des produits appropriés aux bains d'apprêts.

Spanish

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