Development of Antibacterial Sportswear Using Silver-Plated Thread 


Vol. 27,  No. 4, pp. 2007-2019, Apr.  2026
10.1007/s12221-026-01320-z


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This study develops and evaluates the antibacterial sportswear using silver-plated threads with antibacterial and deodorizing properties. A silver-plated thread was applied to the axillary area, and a well-fitted antibacterial sportswear pattern was produced. To verify the effectiveness of the developed antibacterial shirt, the developed shirt was worn alternately with a T-shirt made of commercially available antibacterial fabric. After 30 min of exercise, the bacterial count was measured using the adenosine triphosphate luminescence-measurement method, and the change in bacterial count after 3 h was analyzed. In addition, changes in temperature and humidity inside the clothing, and subjective wearing comfort were evaluated. The results showed that the developed antibacterial T-shirt had a lower bacterial count in the axillary area than the T-shirt made of commercially available antibacterial fabric, and the amount of bacteria was significantly reduced after 30 min. No difference in the temperature inside the clothing was observed between the two T-shirt types; however, when exercising for 30 min wearing each of the two shirts, the change in humidity inside the developed T-shirt was very little compared to that in the T-shirt made of commercially available antibacterial fabric. In addition, the developed T-shirt was evaluated as excellent in a subjective evaluation.

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[IEEE Style]

S. Shin, G. Shin, H. Lee, "Development of Antibacterial Sportswear Using Silver-Plated Thread," Fibers and Polymers, vol. 27, no. 4, pp. 2007-2019, 2026. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01320-z.

[ACM Style]

Sang-U. Shin, Gyubin Shin, and Heeran Lee. 2026. Development of Antibacterial Sportswear Using Silver-Plated Thread. Fibers and Polymers, 27, 4, (2026), 2007-2019. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01320-z.

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