The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Avalon Polymills (Hk) Limited

Chi Wai Kan

Johnson Yiu-Nam Lau

Ka Fu Yung

Marcus Chun Wah Yuen

Kim Hung Lam

Denise So Bik Chan

Jiachi Chiou

Wai Han Lam

Joanne Yiu Wan Yip

Kwan Yu Lo

Kevin Cheuk

Shuk Yan Cheng

A method of preparing antimicrobial 3D-printed material with antimicrobial agents integrated with the 3D-printed material. The 3D-printed material fabricated with the method of the present disclosure includes antimicrobial agent (s) fully integrated throughout the product and display antimicrobial effect throughout the product, which is resistant to daily wear and tear.

Three-dimensional printing antimicrobial products

Compositions and methods are described that provide cellulosic and non-cellulosic fabrics with durable antimicrobial properties. Application of a coating that includes polyhexamethylene biguanide, polyethylene glycol, and a binder to a fabric followed by drying and curing was found to provide antimicrobial properties that are retained through over 100 washings under aggressive hospital washing conditions. In addition, tactile properties and tear resistance of the treated fabrics are maintained or improved.

Durable antimicrobial treatment of textile for use in healthcare environment

An item of clothing () for daily pharmacological treatment of a fungal infection, comprising: a textile material () to manage moisture when the item of clothing () is worn; microcapsules () grafted on the textile material (); and antifungal agents encapsulated within the microcapsules () to pharmacologically treat the fungal infection when released from the microcapsules ().

Item of clothing for daily pharmacological treatment of a fungal infection

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Hong Kong, China

Chi Wai Kan