| abstract |
The present invention provides a fiber comprising: (a) a halogeno-o-hydroxydiphenyl compound; (b) phenol derivatives; (c) benzyl alcohol; (d) chlorohexidine and its derivatives; (e) C 12 -C 14 alkylbetaines and C 8 -C 18 fatty acid amidoalkylbetaines; (f) amphoteric surfactants; (g) trihalocarbanide; (h) quaternary and polyquaternary compounds; And (i) passing through an aqueous solution containing a selected antimicrobial agent from a thiazole compound, thereby incorporating the antimicrobial agent into fibers, fabrics or piece goods. |