Antimicrobial finish on fabrics

摘要

A formulation is provided which comprises at least one phenolic compound in an amount of about 0.5 to about 1.2% of the mass of the formulation; at least one fragrance in an amount of about 0.3 to about 1.0% of the mass of the formulation; and at least one alcohol in an amount of about 90 to about 99% of the mass of the formulation. Said formulation is surfactant free and being capable of rendering anti-microbial finish to fabrics. And also, a process for preparing a fabric with anti-microbial finish is provided.

主权项

1. A process for preparing a fabric with anti-microbial finish; said process comprising the following steps:
a. providing a fabric selected from the group consisting of wool, rayon, polyester, polyester viscose, polyester wool and combinations thereof; b. subjecting the fabric to a step of pre-treatment; c. mixing together:
i. at least one phenolic compound in an amount of about 0.5 to about 1.2% of the mass of the formulation;ii. at least one fragrance in an amount of about 0.3 to about 1.0% of the mass of the formulation; andiii. at least one alcohol in an amount of about 90 to about 99% of the mass of the formulation,to form an anti-microbial finish formulation; d. forming a mixture by mixing 10 to 25 gpl of said anti-microbial finish formulation with 5 to 15 gpl of acrylic co-polymer; e. transferring said mixture to a reaction vessel and applying said mixture onto said pre-treated fabric at a temperature of about 25 to 50° C.; and f. subjecting said fabric to a step of post-treatment to obtain a fabric with anti-microbial finish.