An antimicrobial and/or anti-odor, textile coating composition and methods using said composition to reduce microbial growth and reduce odors are disclosed. The composition comprising: benzoic acid, terephthalic acid, and optionally water; wherein the benzoic acid and the terephthalic acid are present in the composition at a ratio of 2:1 to 8:1.

Modified regenerated collagen fibers which have improved water resistance and heat resistance problematic in regenerated collagen fibers, impart heat shape memory ability, are excellent in stretchability (tenacity) and the feel of the surfaces, and have no coloring. The modified regenerated collagen fibers contain 1.0 mass % or more of the following component (A) as benzoic acid in regenerated collagen fibers: (A) benzoic acid or a salt thereof.

A coated microfibrous web, a method for producing the same, the use thereof as a covering of a radiation protection material, and a radiation protection device are described. The coated microfibrous web contains: (i) a microfibrous web containing one or more polyesters and/or one or more polyamides and/or one or more polyamide-polyester copolymers and having an impregnation composition containing (a) an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, the dicarboxylic groups of which are each esterified with a diol, and/or (b) one or more oligomers, each containing 2 to 10 repeat units consisting of a monoester of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid impregnated with a diol; and (ii) a layer comprising polyurethane which is present only on one side of the microfibrous web.

An antimicrobial and/or anti-odor, textile coating composition and methods using said composition to reduce microbial growth and reduce odors are disclosed. The composition comprising: benzoic acid, terephthalic acid, and optionally water; wherein the benzoic acid and the terephthalic acid are present in the composition at a ratio of 2:1 to 8:1.