CG
North Carolina State University
Photodynamic polymer coatings disinfecting a surface under visible light.
Sponsored researchIn-development
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
Antimicrobial textiles covers fabric and surface chemistry that kills or stops microbes. On Halo, the solutions cover light-activated antimicrobials, metal-based actives, oxidizing and releasing chemistries, and natural and bio-based antimicrobials. Every solution comes from the team that developed it, so you can reach the people behind the work directly. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Light-activated antimicrobials
CG
Eva Chi
Conjugated polymers and oligomers activated by light, broad spectrum.
Sponsored researchIn-development
EW
University of Georgia
Sunlight activates the biocide and preserves the color at the same time.
Sponsored researchIn-development
Metal-based actives
PD
Silver, zinc and copper held in nanozeolites as a stable colloid.
Co-developmentIn-development
EK
Iron and copper complexes copied from the biology that uses them.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Oxidizing and releasing chemistries
Bernd Liesenfeld
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. · Startup
Peroxide released steadily into a fabric for freshness and odor control.
Sponsored researchIn-development
CD
Chlorine dioxide formulated for sprays, wipes and self-decontamination.
Co-developmentIn-development
Natural and bio-based antimicrobials
Lucas Bories Fachin
Natural extract nanoencapsulates taken from bench scale to production.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Pegah Emami
Toronto Metropolitan University
Chitosan and PVP with green tea polyphenols, and it biodegrades.
Early-stage
Wash and wipe products
KL
De Montfort University
An antimicrobial supplement that works at low wash temperature.
Co-developmentIn-development
RW
Vanderbilt University
Electrospun hydrogel nanofibers built into a cleaning wipe.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Finishes for healthcare and protective textiles
AV
Chitozan Health LLC · Supplier
A durable flame-resistant finish with antimicrobial action for hospital bedding and drapes, designed to limit microbial resistance.
Co-developmentIn-development
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Light is what most of the newer work on Halo activates with: photodynamic coatings, conjugated polymers, titania with polydopamine, photosensitizers on graphene, and a dye that stays a dye while acting antivirally. Metals and oxidizers hold the commercial ground, and two entries move the chemistry into the wash. On Halo it spans six groups, including light-activated antimicrobials, metal-based actives, and oxidizing and releasing chemistries.
Stage of development. Work on antimicrobial textiles on Halo comes mostly from university programs. 46% of the solutions are in market. Co-development and sponsored research are the usual partnering routes, and about 32% of the solutions that state terms offer pilot engagements.
Three trends in antimicrobial textiles on Halo
Eight antimicrobials waiting for a photon. Photodynamic polymer coatings, conjugated polymers, titania with polydopamine, natural photosensitizers on graphene, phytochemical nanoparticles working under indoor light, and a dye that acts antivirally while remaining a dye. Light-activated chemistry regenerates where a leaching biocide depletes, which is the durability argument every one of them makes.
Silver and copper are still the commercial answer. Six entries use a metal: silver in nanozeolites, silver ions offered as a quaternary ammonium substitute, copper in a recyclable polymer blend, liquid copper against biofilms, and iron and copper complexes copied from biology. They are proven, regulated and leach, and the newer chemistries all define themselves against that last point.
The chemistry is moving into the wash. An antimicrobial laundry supplement formulated for low-temperature washing, bio-based polymer brush soaps for fabric care, and electrospun germ-killing nanofibers inside a cleaning wipe. Treating the fabric at manufacture lasts a fixed number of cycles; treating it in the wash renews every time, which suits a consumables business better.
175organizations
183solutions listed
74%from university labs
46%in market
Frequently asked questions
What are antimicrobial textiles?
Antimicrobial textiles covers fabric and surface chemistry that kills or stops microbes. It spans light-activated antimicrobials, metal-based actives such as silver and copper, oxidizing and releasing chemistries, natural and bio-based antimicrobials, and the laundry and wipe products built on the same chemistry. Textile manufacturers, home care brands and medical suppliers are the buyers. On Halo the work leans toward light-activated antimicrobials, metal-based actives, and oxidizing and releasing chemistries.
What are examples of antimicrobial textiles?
Five examples of antimicrobial textiles on Halo include:
- Photodynamic polymer coatings disinfecting a surface under visible light. (North Carolina State University)
- Silver, zinc and copper held in nanozeolites as a stable colloid. (ZeoVation)
- Peroxide released steadily into a fabric for freshness and odor control. (Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.)
- Natural extract nanoencapsulates taken from bench scale to production. (S3nano)
- An antimicrobial supplement that works at low wash temperature. (De Montfort University)
What are the latest antimicrobial textiles innovations?
The most recently updated antimicrobial textiles on Halo include:
Which companies and suppliers are developing antimicrobial textiles?
There are 175 organizations with antimicrobial textiles on Halo, 48 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are North Carolina State University, University of New Mexico, and University of Georgia. Most offer co-development or sponsored research. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find antimicrobial textiles research partners?
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