abstract |
The present invention relates to antimicrobial materials and articles such as fibers, yarns and their incorporation into clothing articles such as fabrics, food or beverage packages, or gloves. Antimicrobial fibers and yarns may be formed of polymers and may include silver particles dispersed therein. The present invention contemplates polymer batch precursors for the fibers of the present invention and additional articles formed from the fibers of the present invention and additional articles formed from polymer batches (e.g., textiles). |