Antimicrobial and Biocide Finishing Equipment
topic
Antimicrobial textile finishing applies silver ions, zinc pyrithione, triclosan, or PHMB biocide compounds through exhaust bath, padding, or microencapsulation to textile substrates, with substantive biocide fixation to fibre surfaces achieving durable antimicrobial activity meeting ISO 20743 reduction of 99 percent colony forming units against Staphylococcus aureus and AATCC 147 zone of inhibition test requirements for medical, sportswear, and home textile applications.
Role
Provides the antimicrobial activity required for medical textiles, sportswear odour control, and hygiene-critical applications through the application of biocide compounds that inhibit bacterial growth on textile surfaces, with silver-based finishes being preferred for medical applications for their broad-spectrum efficacy while organic biocide alternatives are selected for sportswear and home textile applications requiring cost-effective odour control durability.