Patent ID: 7291570
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: A01N,D06M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A treated substrate comprising a finish comprising metal compounds selected from the group consisting of silver particle-containing compounds, silver ion-containing compounds, silver ion-generating compounds, and any combinations thereof, and a substrate selected from the group consisting of a yarn, a fabric comprised of individual fibers, and a film; wherein said finish is adhered to at least one portion of the surface of said substrate; wherein said at least one portion of said treated substrate retains at least about 50% of said adhered to finish after 10 washes as performed in accordance with the wash procedure of AATCC Test Method 130-1981; wherein said finish contains a binder agent and 0.1 to 40 weight percent of the metal compound, or wherein the at least one portion of said treated substrate is covered with a binder formulation; wherein said treated substrate is electrically non-conductive; and wherein said finish exhibits antimicrobial properties.