Abstract: A novel method of producing an odor-controlling textile is disclosed. More specifically, a textile structure is disclosed that contains thin breathable film layer having an activatable antimicrobial odor controlling material. Most specifically, the present invention relates to a textile composite that is composed of a flexible breathable film layer with a measurable gas or vapor transmission rate, that contains metallic silver, zinc and/or copper metallic ions, and is combined with fabric and/or foam layers to form an antimicrobial, odor and infection control laminated structure.