Abstract
<jats:p>The special properties of silver nanoparticles, due to the high surface-tovolume ratio, determine the high efficiency of their action. Silver ions absorbed by the cell membrane of microorganisms disrupt some of its functions, but the viability of cells is preserved. The mechanism of action of silver ions on microbial cells is as follows: silver ions are absorbed by the membrane of the microbial cell, which is why the cell continues its vital activity, but some functions, such as bacteriostatic action, are disrupted. The conducted studies show that the susceptibility of various pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms to silver ions is heterogeneous. the use of textile materials modified with silver nanoparticles makes it possible to achieve various effects of thermoregulation of the human body, increases the efficiency of the oxygen transport system of the body, maintains the waterfat balance, improves the immune system, metabolism and cell regeneration. Textile materials modified with silver nanoparticles can be used in places of increased risk of the spread of infectious diseases: in catering establishments, in agricultural and livestock premises, in children's, sports and medical institutions as preventive antimicrobial protective agents.</jats:p>