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The self-cleaning properties were measured as the ability to decompose staining particles via photocatalytic action under UV\/VIS light irradiation and confirmed by colour measurements (K\/S values, colour differences, and colour changes \u0394L*, \u0394a*, \u0394b*). The SEM micrographs confirmed the long-term durability of the modification process, and ICP-OES analysis confirmed the presence of Ti and Zn elements on and within the fabric. The amounts of TiO2 and ZnPt decreased by 2.2\u20132.5 times after the first 5 washings and by 2.1\u20131.2 times after the subsequent 45 washings. Antimicrobial activity was tested against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Escherichia coli ATCC 11229 and Candida albicans ATCC 10231. 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