Comparison of antimicrobial textile treatments

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dc.contributor.authorWilliams, J. T.en
dc.contributor.authorPainter, P.en
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Edwarden
dc.contributor.authorWalsh, Susannah E.en
dc.date.accessioned2008-12-11T13:24:39Z
dc.date.available2008-12-11T13:24:39Z
dc.date.issued2007-07-16en
dc.descriptionHospital acquired infection incidence is growing worldwide and textiles with antimicrobial treatments as a preventive measure are becoming common place. Currently tests are performed in wet conditions as encountered in wound dressings but not at 25C and 50%RH where clothing is worn. An interdisciplinary approach has modified test procedures to compare the antibacterial efficacies of textiles at these new conditions. Results demonstrated that certain fabrics with high efficacy claims fail the modified test method. IBRG membership is helping develop a new standard method for this type of fabric for the healthcare sector to enhance quality of life.en
dc.identifier.citationWilliams, J.T., Painter, P., Smith, E.J. and Walsh, S.E. (2007) Comparison of Antimicrobial Textile Treatments. MEDTEX07 4th international conference and exhibition on healthcare and medical textiles, Bolton, 16-18 July.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2086/528
dc.language.isoenen
dc.researchgroupTextiles Engineering and Materials (TEAM)
dc.researchgroupPharmaceutical Technologies
dc.researchgroupBiomedical and Environmental Health
dc.researchgroupInfectious Disease Research Group
dc.researchinstituteLeicester Institute for Pharmaceutical Innovation - From Molecules to Practice (LIPI)en
dc.subjectRAE 2008
dc.subjectUoA 25 General Engineering and Mineral & Mining Engineering
dc.titleComparison of antimicrobial textile treatmentsen
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