**8. Conclusions**

Biodeterioration of textile materials, mainly natural origin is a serious global economic problem. It requires long-term protection of these materials against destructive activity of microorganisms. At the same time the high standards of hygiene in some areas, primarily medicine, at the work places and others, requires the use of textile materials with antimicrobial properties. In recent years the number of studies on the new biocides and technology of textiles production with antimicrobial activity has increased. The requirements for modern fabrics with antimicrobial properties include high efficiency. In this area the effective methods for proper localization of chemical preparations have been developed, eg microencapsulation or by increase of the surface of preparation, eg by using the active agent in the form of nanoparticles. Most research has been focused on the searching for the new agent - biocides with high efficiency, which are not only effective but also safe, which don't cause the skin irritation, respiratory allergy. Future application will be concentrated on the natural origin substances. The attention also should be done on the biodegradability and environmental protection.
