Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 10 Issue 4

Antimicrobial Functionality of Healthcare Textiles: Current needs, Options, and Characterization of N halamine-Based Finishes

Jeffrey F. Williams, Jeremy C. Suess, Michelle M. Cooper, Jose I. Santiago, T-Y. Chen, Charles D. Mackenzie, Carol Fleiger

With the resurgence of infectious diseases, the growing problem of hospital-acquired infections has raised suspicion about the role of textiles as vectors of disease agents…

Durability of Biocidal Nomex Fabrics for Multi-functional Firefighter Uniforms

Anne Sandstrom, Gang Sun

Nomex IIIa fabrics can easily acquire biocidal properties by chlorination in chlorine bleach. Durability of the biocidal fabrics was investigated. Results indicate no significant…

Performance of Bioactive Molecules on Cotton and Other Textiles

J. Vincent Edwards, Steven C. Goheen

Four types of biologically active molecules were examined for their structure/activity relationships as applied to textile functionalization. Bio-molecules including enzymes…

Cotton-Comfortable Face Masks with Protective Finishes and Electret Filter Media for Safety from Microbial Threats

JLarry C. Wadsworth, Peter P. Tsai

Cotton-comfortable multi-ply face mask fabrics have been developed at The University of Tennessee's Textiles and Nonwovens Development Center (TANDEC) which have a repellent…

Antimicrobial Cellulose: Preparation and Application of 5-Methyl-5-Aminomethylhydantoin

L. Kou, J. Liang, S.D. Worley, J. Lee, R.M. Broughton, T.S. Huang

A new N-halamine precursor, 5-methyl-5-aminomethylhydantoin (AH), was synthesized. This N-halamine precursor can be coated onto cotton surfaces with the addition of the…

The Effects of Silk Screened Emblems on Thermal Protective Performance of Wildland Fire Fighter Protective Clothing Systems under Two Moisture Conditions

Margaret H. Rucker, Elizabeth M. Crown, Carrie L. Haise

The objective of this study is to determine the effects of silk screened emblems on thermal protective performance of wildland fire fighter protective clothing systems under two…

Antimicrobial Acrylic Fiber

Jaewoong Lee, R.M. Broughton, J. Liang, S.D. Worley, T.S. Huang

Fibers have been produced from a blend of poly(acrylonitrile) and poly(styrene hydantoin). The fibers were extruded from a single solvent, dimethyl acetamide. The fiber properties…

Impact Protection Equipment for Female Ice Hockey Players

Lynn M. Boorady

Current offerings for women's ice hockey equipment are compared to the data collected in a 1993 study conducted on fit and performance of impact protection equipment for female…

Environmental, Cost and Product Issues Related to Reusable Healthcare Textiles

Howard M. Zins

The subject of reusable and disposable textiles has been reviewed for some time. This report offers some views in the matter by comparing certain critical factors of reusable and…