CMI permanently places or embeds the nanoparticles into the surface area of the product. When the recommended cleaning and care instructions are properly followed, the nanoparticles cannot be washed away, worn off or depleted overtime.

With the use of these innovative nanoparticles, the Nanotechnology employed is unique in the fact that the bacteria does not have to ingest or absorb the biocide, but is killed when it comes into contact with the Ion field on the surface. The new 'Dimensions' with Nanocide Antimicrobial line is useful for the medical, clinical, elderly care, and EMT industries.

The new temperature regulating bed linen of Brennet AG, Bad Sackingen of Germany produced from viscose rayon having phase change microcapsules (PCMs) of Outlast technology absorbs excess body heat, stores it inside patented microcapsules and releases it back to the sleeper when needed, which helps the microclimate of the skin be influenced in a positive way. These bed linens help balance temperature changes and offer a pleasant temperature throughout nocturnal recovery.

A number of specialty chemicals being applied to textiles that come under the category of health promoting products such as Vitamin E - prevents aging, Capsaicin - raspberry extracts that prevent slimming and so on.

The technology of finishing of medical textiles is in its infantile stage. This glimpse of the finishes for medical textiles is indicative of the fact that in coming years these finishes will be used for variety of purposes and will have a major share in the specialty chemicals market.

About the Author:

M L Gulrajani is associated with Indian Institute ofTechnology (lIT), New Delhi.