ANTIMICROBIAL FABRIC MATERIALS FOR USE IN SAFETY MASKS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION CLOTHING

摘要

The present invention relates to antimicrobial fabric materials suitable for use in protective masks, first responder protective clothing and hospital garments, said materials comprising a polymer having incorporated therein a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, the powders being incorporated substantially uniformly within said polymer, wherein the ions of the metal oxides are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture. There are further provided methods for the preparation of said materials.