The effects of silver antimicrobials on the rehabilitation performance of burn pressure garments

Nilufer Y. Varan*, Martin W. King, Peter J. Hauser, Nevin C. Gursoy, Jeff D. Krauss

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Abstract

It is aimed to progress the healing characteristics and to increase the effectiveness and functions of the pressure garments to burn scar treatments by providing infection protection. In this study, 70/30 Nylon 6.6/Spandex warp knitted fabrics in powernet and flat warp knitted structures and 75/25 Nylon 6.6/Spandex weft knitted fabric used for burn pressure garments were treated with an antimicrobial silver chloride chemical agent by pad-dry-cure method. The pressures were measured by using wireless pressure sensors before and after the treatment. The performance of burn pressure garments were tested in terms of elastane percentage in order to evaluate the pressures exerted by these garments after silver antimicrobial treatment. Cause the pressures should remain constant during rehabilitation. The pressures were taken by using wireless sensors. Predictable results were found after the antimicrobial treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference 2012, AATCC 2012
Pages205-217
Number of pages13
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference 2012, AATCC 2012 - Charlotte, NC, United States
Duration: 21 Mar 201223 Mar 2012

Publication series

NameAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference 2012, AATCC 2012

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference 2012, AATCC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte, NC
Period21/03/1223/03/12

Keywords

  • Antimicrobial
  • Burn
  • Elastane
  • Pressure garments
  • Scar
  • Silver
  • Wireless sensors

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