Analysis of natural antimicrobial treatment of kids socks
While providing comfort, kids socks must also pay attention to hygiene and health. With the increasing attention to foot care, the application of natural antimicrobial agents in kids socks has become particularly important. Natural antimicrobial agents can not only effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, but also reduce the odor produced by socks.
Choice of natural antimicrobial agents
Natural antimicrobial fibers
Natural antimicrobial fibers such as bamboo fiber and hemp fiber have natural antimicrobial properties due to the antimicrobial components they contain. Bamboo fiber is rich in antimicrobial substances such as bamboo kun, which can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria; hemp fiber has an inhibitory effect on a variety of microorganisms due to its unique fiber structure and chemical composition. These fibers are not only environmentally friendly, but also harmless to the human body, and are very suitable for the production of kids socks.
Chitosan antimicrobial agent
Chitosan is a natural polymer compound extracted from the shells of crustaceans such as crabs and shrimps. The deacetylated chitosan (also known as chitosan) obtained after deacetylation has excellent antimicrobial properties. The cations carried by chitosan can form ion bonds with the anions that constitute the cell wall of microorganisms, restricting the freedom of microorganisms and thus hindering their growth and reproduction. Chitosan antimicrobial agents have been widely used in the antibacterial treatment of textiles due to their advantages such as non-toxicity, non-irritation, and biodegradability.
Antibacterial treatment process
Fiber modification technology
Natural antimicrobial agents such as chitosan are directly integrated into the fiber through chemical modification or physical methods to make antibacterial fibers. When this antibacterial fiber is woven into socks, the antibacterial components are evenly distributed throughout the fiber structure, giving the socks lasting antibacterial properties. Modification technologies include co-spinning, grafting copolymerization, etc., which can ensure the stability and durability of antimicrobial agents in fibers.
Microcapsule technology
Microcapsule technology is a technology that encapsulates antimicrobial agents in tiny particles and then fixes them on the surface of fibers. This method can protect the antimicrobial agent from the influence of the external environment, while controlling the release rate of the antimicrobial agent and extending its service life. For kids socks, microcapsule technology can ensure the continuous release of antimicrobial agents during wearing, effectively inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Antibacterial performance test
According to relevant national standards, kids socks are tested for antibacterial performance, usually including antibacterial rate test and durable washing test. The antibacterial rate test is used to evaluate the socks' ability to inhibit specific bacteria; the durable washing test simulates the washing conditions in actual use and verifies the socks' antibacterial performance after multiple washes. For kids socks, they should at least meet the AAA antibacterial requirements, that is, they can still maintain a high antibacterial rate after 50 washes.
Safety assessment
Safety assessment is an indispensable part of the antibacterial treatment of kids socks. In addition to considering the safety of the antibacterial agent itself, it is also necessary to evaluate its impact on the environment and human body during production and use. For example, natural antibacterial agents such as chitosan are excellent in safety due to their non-toxic, non-irritating, and biodegradable advantages. At the same time, harmful chemicals should be avoided during the production process to ensure the environmental protection and safety of the product.
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