Abstract: A hydrophilic textile matrix having antibiotic activity is provided. The textile matrix is a non-woven material including a blend (i.e., mixture) of metallic silver-coated fibers and a non-metallic, water absorbent material. Wound dressings incorporating the textile matrices are provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 20, 2002
Publication date:
September 18, 2003
Applicant:
Nobel Fiber Technologies
Inventors:
Satish N. Chandra, Joel M. Furey, William Francis McNally