This work is focused on characterization of spinning process of PLA fibres. PLA polymer with high melting point was modified by two hydrolytic additives in amounts (0 and 1 wt. %). Fully drawn (FDY) PLA fibres were prepared by melt spinning technique in the company Chemosvit Fibrochem a. s. (Svit, Slovakia). Preparation of PLA fibres was done by two different processes of continuous and discontinuous type. Different drawing ratios, take-up speeds and spin finishes for optimal fibre properties were used. Physical and mechanical properties of prepared FDY fibres, such as elongation and tenacity were measured. Prepared PLA fibres with different hydrolytic additives were process able in manufacturing process and this material could be used for various textile and composite applications.

This work is focused on the evaluation of the structure and properties of the nucleated polypropylene (PP) fibres prepared by melt spinning technique at lower take-up velocities as pre-oriented fibres (POY) containing 0.3–1.5 wt. % of additives - nucleating agents like 1,3:2,4-dibenzylidene sorbitol (DBS), quinacridone (QA) and calcium carbonate (CC). The thermal properties of nucleated PP fibres were determined by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Used additives promote nucleation activity, DBS and QA better than CC, as they increased the crystallization temperature to higher extent than CC. Effect of CC seems to be negligible, due to very little impact on melting point and crystallization temperature. Morphological characteristic of the PP fibres were observed by means of scanning electron microscopy. The morphology of nucleated PP is different significantly from that of reference non-nucleated PP fibre. The measured values of the above mentioned properties were compared with parameters of non-nucleated PP fibre prepared under same technological conditions.

In this work we present a study of impact of textile materials used in health care facilities on microbial colonization of textile surfaces. Polypropylene yarns doped with silver phosphate glass and zinc pyrithione were prepared and used for production of bed sheets and clothing for healthcare personnel. Subsequently measurements of airborne particles and viable microorganisms on given textiles were conducted in a private surgery clinic during 3 weeks comparing the counts of viable microorganisms before and after replacing of staff clothing and bedding on examination and surgical bed with said polypropylene cloth. In this study a significant reduction of viable airborne fungi and viable microorganisms on monitored textiles was observed by multiple methods.