Triclosan applications for biocidal functionalization of polyester and cotton surfaces

Abstract

For 20 years, antibacterial functionalization has been one of the most attractive research fields in the textile industry. Nowadays, globalization has spread the microorganisms everywhere and produced many epidemics and pandemics such as smallpox, cholera, tuberculosis, yellow fever, Spanish flu, and coronavirus. The textile materials treated with triclosan would be a strong alternative to obtain antibacterial function against microorganisms for the medical applications, such as face masks, lab coats, and wound dresses. This study aimed to investigate the characterization, antibacterial properties, and durability of triclosan on polyester, polyester/cotton, and cotton surfaces. The pure triclosan and presence of triclosan in solutions were detected by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry chromatograms. It can be seen that surfaces were homogeneously covered by triclosan on scanning electron microscope micrographs, and there were new bands on Fourier transform infrared spectra after treatments. Large inhibition zones around all surfaces were observed, and antibacterial activity slightly increased depending on increasing chemical concentrations. The samples demonstrated strong biocidal activity to bacteria for 3 h. They lost their antibacterial properties after washing, but they showed good antibacterial (bactericidal) properties and satisfactory durability to washes. The results show that triclosan is a highly effective and durable chemical on polyester and cotton surfaces for medical textile applications.

Water Quality Analysis and The Occurrence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (ARB) From Satow Waterfall in Bau, Malaysian Borneo

“…Triclosan is a chemical included in many common household products like soap, toothpaste, and hand soap that is used to reduce or prevent bacterial infection. Multiple studies have found that using products with triclosan could contribute to the spread of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and other types of biocides (Orhan, 2020). This concern stems from research showing that exposure to triclosan can lead to bacterial target mutations that confer isoniazid resistance and designates for mutants with sensitivity to multiple antimicrobial medicines via the formation of multidrug-resistant efflux pumps, as described in Freundlich et al (2009).…”

Triclosan: A Small Molecule with Controversial Roles

“…TCS has shown diverse activities as an antimicrobial agent; indeed, several reports describe its antibacterial and antifungal activity, also against biofilms [ 63 , 64 ]. TCS has demonstrated high biocidal and durable activity on polyester and cotton surfaces for medical textile applications [ 65 ]. To a lesser extent, triclosan is used in textiles and plastics (sportswear, bed clothes, shoes, carpets) to control the growth of disease or odor-causing bacteria [ 66 ].…”

Enhancing the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Polyester Fabric Impregnated with Silver Nanoparticles Using DBD Plasma Treatment

“…This fiber strongly resists to the direct attack of microorganisms due to their molecular structure. However, it also induces higher perspiration, which commonly results in discomfort and microbial growth when it is used in direct contact with the skin [3]. In particular, textiles used in medical applications are in close contact to the human body for a long time, hence they are prone to increase the risk of infection [4].…”