SURFACE MODIFICATION OF SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL FIBERS BY FIXATION OF CYCLODEXTRIN DERIVATIVES

It is demonstrated that cyclodextrin derivatives can be fixed permanen tly onto polymer surfaces by functional groups using conventional tech nologies of textile processing. As a result of the modification proces s some properties of the fibres are directly influenced. But also spec ial effects may be obtained by complexing specific chemical substances , because the fixed cyclodextrin cavities do not loose their complexin g power. Conceivable fields of application are medical or technical te xtiles and textiles for clothing.