Nano dyes add colour and microbial defence

TANTA – Researchers claim to have developed a new class of nano-disperse reactive dyes that can deliver deep shades and measurable antimicrobial effects on polyester/cotton blended fabrics.

The findings echo broader industry efforts to integrate antimicrobial functionality into textiles used in sportswear, workwear and healthcare, often through topical finishes or additive technologies rather than via the dye molecule itself.