TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
ANTIMICROBIAL FIBRE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antimicrobial fiber
1, record 1, English, antimicrobial%20fiber
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anti-microbial fiber 2, record 1, English, anti%2Dmicrobial%20fiber
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ... fiber that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease. 1, record 1, English, - antimicrobial%20fiber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To date, antimicrobial fibers and fabrics have been targeted mainly at niche performance apparel applications such as sportswear and medical use garments. 3, record 1, English, - antimicrobial%20fiber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Anti-microbial fibers, knit throughout the body of the sock, inhibit odor-causing bacteria. 2, record 1, English, - antimicrobial%20fiber
Record 1, Key term(s)
- antimicrobial fibre
- anti-microbial fibre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibre antimicrobienne
1, record 1, French, fibre%20antimicrobienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fibre anti-microbienne 2, record 1, French, fibre%20anti%2Dmicrobienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20antimicrobienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Amicor est une fibre antimicrobienne et antiacariens dont le principe actif est inclus au cœur même de la fibre. 1, record 1, French, - fibre%20antimicrobienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


