The impact of bioactive textiles on human skin microbiota

Therapeutic textiles: A promising approach for human skin dysbiosis?

“…However, most of them are still limited to in vitro evaluation, and only a small portion effectively translated to clinical trials. But when translated to clinical studies, the macroscopic evaluation has received special consideration, while the microscopic effects have been poorly investigated 37 . Therefore, little is known about the impact of therapeutic textiles, that is, fabrics with the incorporation of bioactive compounds as antimicrobials, on the human skin microenvironment, namely on the skin microbiota of patients with skin dysbiosis.…”

“…Additionally, another key point regarding the development of therapeutic textiles with antimicrobial activity to target skin dysbiosis is the composition of such products; unfortunately, most of them comprise synthetic or metallic antimicrobial agents, which, despite being very effective against a range of microorganisms and providing durable effects on textiles, are a concern due to health hazards, action on non-target microorganisms and environmental pollution. 37,41 Consequently, the incorporation of natural bioactive compounds, such as fish oil, curcumin, chitosan, resveratrol and others, has emerged as safe alternatives due to their non-toxic, non-allergic and biodegradable nature combined with antimicrobial potential. 32,42,43 Thus, the replacement by natural agents should be a top priority during the design of therapeutic textiles providing innovative and sustainable products with antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.…”

Poly(Allylamine Hydrochloride) and ZnO Nanohybrid Coating for the Development of Hydrophobic, Antibacterial, and Biocompatible Textiles

“…Antibacterial tests were performed with the S. aureus ATCC 25,923 strain, a common bacterium associated with textile-related infections [1,4]. In the experiments, the number of planktonic and adhered S. aureus was assessed on both uncoated textile surfaces and those coated with PAH and PAH/ZnO multilayers (Figure 5).…”

“…Among the pathogens recognized by the World Health Organization responsible for healthcare-associated infections is Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) [2]. Microorganism colonization on textile surfaces has detrimental effects, including health problems, disease transfer, cross-infections, unpleasant odors, and reduced textile quality due to diminished fiber strength [3,4]. Medical textiles made from natural and synthetic fibers are used in healthcare for emergency treatment, as well as hygienic, surgical, and clinical purposes [5].…”

Green Method for the Preparation of Durable Superhydrophobic Antimicrobial Polyester Fabrics with Micro-Pleated Structures

“…The presence of these microorganisms can result in issues such as clothing mold, disease transmission, and wound infections [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]. Notably, antimicrobial textiles have gained considerable attention in the context of human health protection and healthcare, due to their pivotal role in inhibiting the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Furthermore, they play an indispensable role in reducing the incidence of infectious diseases [ 9 ].…”