Introduction

With growth in world population and the spread of disease, the number of antibiotic resistant microorganisms is rising along with the occurrence of infections from these microorganisms. By raising the health awareness, some people have focused their attention on educating and protecting themselves against harmful pathogens. In the textile industry, it soon became more important for antimicrobial finished textiles to protect the wearer from bacteria than it was to simply protect the garment from fiber degradation. The need for antimicrobial textiles goes hand-in-hand with the rise in resistant strains of micro-organisms. Towel picks up allergens, germs, and bacteria, locking them deep within the textile’s fibers. By addition of silver, the silver ions attack the bacteria inside the texture and prevent their growth.