US2014273690A1PendingUtilityA1

Antimicrobial textiles and methods for production of the same

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Mar 15, 2013Filed: Mar 17, 2014Published: Sep 18, 2014
Est. expiryMar 15, 2033(~6.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Diana R. CundellBrian R. George
Y10T442/2525D06M 13/152
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Abstract

A method for making an antibacterial fabric having resistance to laundering while maintaining its antibacterial properties.

Claims

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The following is claimed: 
     
         1 ) A process for producing antibacterial fabric that retains its antibacterial properties over twenty-five launderings, comprising the steps of:
 a) immersing the fabric in a solution of glyxol, eugenol and water;   b) squeezing the solution out of the fabric   c) curing the wetted fabric under heat; and   d) drying the cured fabric.   
     
     
         2 ) A fabric made according to  claim 1  wherein the solution comprises ethanol. 
     
     
         3 ) A fabric made according to  claim 1  wherein the solution comprises ethyl acetate. 
     
     
         4 ) A fabric made according to of  claim 1  comprising cotton and polyester. 
     
     
         5 ) A fabric made according to  claim 1  comprising a blend of cotton and polyester. 
     
     
         6 ) A fabric made according to  claim 5  wherein the blend is 75% polyester. 
     
     
         7 ) A fabric made according to  claim 5  wherein the blend is 50% polyester. 
     
     
         8 ) A fabric made according to  claim 1  wherein the solution comprises about 10 grams of glyxol per liter of solution, and about 1 gram of eugenol per liter of solution. 
     
     
         9 ) A fabric made according to  claim 2  wherein the ethanol is present in an amount of about 10 percent of the water by volume. 
     
     
         10 ) A fabric made according to  claim 3  wherein the ethyl acetate is present in an amount of about 10 percent of the water by volume. 
     
     
         11 ) A process for producing a MRSA-resistant fabric that retains 4-7 log reduction in MRSA growth thereon after up to twenty-five launderings, comprising the steps of:
 a) immersing the fabric in a solution of glyxol, eugenol and water;   b) squeezing the solution out of the fabric   c) curing the wetted fabric under heat; and   d) drying the cured fabric.

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