Development of Inherently Antimicrobial Fabrics

Pleasant aromas fill our homes and enrich our lives, whether it’s by helping us relax after a long day’s work or evoking some of our fondest memories. This project will test scented fabrics prepared by Aroma Textiles Lab for their ability to inhibit the growth of the bacteria that are commonly found on our skin and on sweat-soaked fabrics. The same essential oils that give these fabrics their pleasant aroma also have significant antimicrobial activity, and so if successful this work will identify fabrics that are not only pleasing to the nose, but are free from microbes and thus stay fresher longer.

Faculty Supervisor:

Brandon Findlay

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Partner:

Aroma Textiles Lab

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

Concordia University

Program: