Balogová, A.; Bizubová, B.; Kleščík, M.; Zatroch, T. Field Study of Activity of Antimicrobial Polypropylene Textiles. Fibers2023, 11, 97.
Balogová, A.; Bizubová, B.; Kleščík, M.; Zatroch, T. Field Study of Activity of Antimicrobial Polypropylene Textiles. Fibers 2023, 11, 97.
Balogová, A.; Bizubová, B.; Kleščík, M.; Zatroch, T. Field Study of Activity of Antimicrobial Polypropylene Textiles. Fibers2023, 11, 97.
Balogová, A.; Bizubová, B.; Kleščík, M.; Zatroch, T. Field Study of Activity of Antimicrobial Polypropylene Textiles. Fibers 2023, 11, 97.
Abstract
In this work we present a study of impact of textile materials used in health care facilities on microbial colonization of textile surfaces. Polypropylene yarns doped with silver phosphate glass and zinc pyrithione were prepared and used for production of bed sheets and clothing for healthcare personnel. Subsequently measurements of airborne particles and viable microorganisms on given textiles were conducted in a private surgery clinic during 3 weeks comparing the counts of viable microorganisms before and after replacing of staff clothing and bedding on examination and surgical bed with said polypropylene cloth. In this study a significant reduction of viable airborne fungi and viable microorganisms on monitored textiles was observed by multiple methods.
Keywords
health care; antimicrobial textile; polypropylene continuous multifilament yarns; polypropylene fabric
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Paper, Wood and Textiles
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