| abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a textile material having an antimicrobial compound in such a way that the antimicrobial compound chemically binds or adheres to the textile material, and a treated textile material which itself functions as a disinfectant or bactericide. Treated textile materials exhibit wash durability and non-leachability. The method includes a reduction process cycle comprising treating the textile material using a reduction process, wherein the liquid comprises one or more antibacterial agents and the treated textile material is heat treated. The invention also relates to a water purification device that can operate based on gravity without electricity. |