Improving the Washing Resistance of Antibacterial Fabrics with Different Crosslinkers

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance the washing resistance and antibacterial properties of cotton fabrics using specific crosslinkers.
• Pretreated cotton fabrics with 2.5% CA and 1% SHP using padding method.
• Examined fabrics using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.
• Assessed antibacterial activity through disc diffusion test after repeated washings.
• Cotton fabrics exhibited improved antibacterial activity post-treatment.
• Microscopic analyses revealed structural integrity despite washing.
• The diameter of antibacterial zones increased significantly after treatment.