Fibres for textiles and special paper with permanent hygienic properties

Through the integration of finely grounded ion exchangers, it has become possible for the first time to bind to a cellulose fibre large amounts of the highly effective bactericide silver. Bioactive fibres are very interesting from a commercial perspective because they can be used wherever fabrics need to be lent permanent hygienic properties. Fibres treated in such a manner protect both users and materials against harmful microorganisms.

Their utility ranges from cosmetic effects such as reducing the odour of socks all the way to infection prevention with regard to papers and fabrics used in air filtration systems and wound dressings. When used in clothing, these cellulose fibres also offer the benefit of superior wearing comfort (breathable).

In addition, the utilisation of renewable raw materials for fibre production, and the improved relation between the bioactive effect and the amount of silver employed, act to conserve resources.

General properties

• Silver as a bactericide and fungicide
• Scalability of silver content (up to 3%)
• Precise control of silver content
• Adaptable to specific applications/price levels
• Good textile processing capability with conventional technologies
• Dyeability/colourability
• Manufactured from renewable resources

Application fields

• Clothing (reduces odours)
• Breathability ensures good wearing comfort
• Protects textiles against infestation by pathogens (e.g. in diabetic socks and stockings, clothes and undergarments for those afflicted with neurodermatitis, hospital textiles, special work clothes)
• Medical textiles, infection prevention, paper filters, air filtration equipment in hospitals, clean rooms and air conditioning and climate control systems

Mr. Dr. Frank Meister
Head of the Chemical Research Department
Phone: 0049 3672 / 379 200
Fax: 0049 3672 / 379 379
Email: meister(a)titk.de