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ANTIMICROBIAL FIBRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Textiles
DEF

A ... fiber that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.

CONT

To date, antimicrobial fibers and fabrics have been targeted mainly at niche performance apparel applications such as sportswear and medical use garments.

CONT

Anti-microbial fibers, knit throughout the body of the sock, inhibit odor-causing bacteria.

Key term(s)
  • antimicrobial fibre
  • anti-microbial fibre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles techniques
CONT

Il y a aujourd'hui à la disposition des utilisateurs de tissus bio-actifs un large choix de fibres ou de traitements d'apprêts : Environ une dizaine de fibres anti-microbiennes: certaines sont même à double action comme la fibre anti-bactérienne et anti-statique de R-STAT.

CONT

Amicor est une fibre antimicrobienne et antiacariens dont le principe actif est inclus au cœur même de la fibre.

Spanish

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