SILVER-CONTAINING ANTIMICROBIAL FABRIC
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract not available for EP1793670
Abstract of corresponding document: WO2006036581
Antimicrobial fabrics having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish comprises at least one silver ion-containing compound and at least one binder compound. The antimicrobial fabric may be formed into a garment to be worn as a base layer garment, close to the skin, which aids in the prevention of skin infection caused by abrasions to the skin. The garment may also aid in preventing the transfer of microbes from one person to another, for instance, after sharing communal items such as protective athletic equipment. The antimicrobial fabric exhibits long lasting antimicrobial efficacy against both Gram positive and Gram negative microbes and also exhibits antimicrobial efficacy after repeated wash cycles. Also provided is a method for making the silver-containing antimicrobial fabric.
Abstract of corresponding document: WO2006036581
Antimicrobial fabrics having a topically applied silver-based antimicrobial finish are provided. The finish comprises at least one silver ion-containing compound and at least one binder compound. The antimicrobial fabric may be formed into a garment to be worn as a base layer garment, close to the skin, which aids in the prevention of skin infection caused by abrasions to the skin. The garment may also aid in preventing the transfer of microbes from one person to another, for instance, after sharing communal items such as protective athletic equipment. The antimicrobial fabric exhibits long lasting antimicrobial efficacy against both Gram positive and Gram negative microbes and also exhibits antimicrobial efficacy after repeated wash cycles. Also provided is a method for making the silver-containing antimicrobial fabric.
Inventors:
Schuette, Robert L. (360 Cotton Mill Run, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, US)
Kreider, Jason (289 Summer Lady Lane, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, US)
Goulet, Robert J. (340 Winding Oak Drive, Woodruff, SC 29388, US)
Wiencek, Mark K. (158 Timberlake Drive, Inman, SC 29349, US)
Sturm, Raymond C. (408 Lakecrest Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301, US)
Canada, Andrew T. (1402 Roddy Road, Campobello, SC 29322, US)
Kreider, Jason (289 Summer Lady Lane, Boiling Springs, SC 29316, US)
Goulet, Robert J. (340 Winding Oak Drive, Woodruff, SC 29388, US)
Wiencek, Mark K. (158 Timberlake Drive, Inman, SC 29349, US)
Sturm, Raymond C. (408 Lakecrest Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301, US)
Canada, Andrew T. (1402 Roddy Road, Campobello, SC 29322, US)
Application Number:
EP20050811871
Publication Date:
06/13/2007
Filing Date:
09/15/2005
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Assignee:
Milliken&Company (920 Milliken Road M-495, Spartanburg SC 29303, US)
International Classes:
A01N25/34
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hoffmann, Eitle (Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Arabellastrasse 4, 81925 München, DE)