Antibacterials up the ante
With covid-19 prompting more interest than ever before in antimicrobial additives for textiles, readers will be interested in an in-depth feature on this subject, which we published in WSA September-October, and which is available to read on sportstextiles.com from September 22.
The article, which is available for subscribers to read here, points out that suppliers of this technology are having to go to great lengths to meet demand, arrange adequate testing and also manage the expectations of brands and consumers.
Yes, antimicrobial additives can help keep face coverings and clothes virus-free, but few laboratories are certified to conduct the required tests, while the unprecedented situation is also testing the marketing claims some suppliers and brands.
