 Textiles with antimicrobial properties are becoming increasingly important for both personal hygiene and public health. This review provides an overview of the various methods currently being developed to create antimicrobial textiles, including the use of chemical and physical approaches. These include the incorporation of antimicrobial agents into the fabric structure, as well as the application of coatings or treatments to the fabric surface. This article was authored by Diana Santos-Moray, Rui Miranda-Gueges and Maria Esonso Lopez.