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(57) [Abstract] Antibacterial material comprising at least one thread containing fine fibers of 1.0 denier or less and at least one thread containing antibacterial fibers, which engage with each other, wherein the antibacterial fibers impart antibacterial properties to the entire material. . In a preferred embodiment, the fine fiber yarn and the antimicrobial fiber yarn are woven or knitted. More preferably, the fine fibers are less than 0.3 denier, have a diameter of about 3 microns, and have a generally triangular cross section with sharp edges, so that the fine fibers substantially remove bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms from the surface. can do. Preferably, the antimicrobial fibers also include acetate fibers spun with polyester to increase the strength of the antimicrobial fibers. |