TiO₂-Based Coating Grown on Fabric by Magnetron Sputtering: Photoactive Properties of the Fabric

We have evaluated properties of polyester fabric with coatings based on titanium dioxide and titanium dioxide + silver deposited by magnetron sputtering and compared characteristics of coatings produced by magnetron sputtering and via deposition of sol–gel derived titanium dioxide. A colorimetric method has been used to evaluate the photocatalytic properties of coated polyester fabric and the wear resistance of the coatings. The antimicrobial properties of the coated fabric have been evaluated using a “counting” method.