New textile applications of cyclodextrins

New areas of applications of cyclodextrins with textiles are possible. The ability of cyclodextrins to form inclusion complexes can be used, e.g., to remove malodor from textile materials. The permanent fixation of cyclodextrins offers new textiles with interesting properties. Thus the formation of body odor is reduced by the complexation of the organic compounds of sweat. The release of perfumes from cyclodextrins is possible by the use of textiles with fixed cyclodextrins. Pharmaceutical compounds are also set free in contact with the skin. Last but not least the analysis of the different compounds of the human sweat complexed by the cyclodextrins offers new possibilities in medical diagnostics.