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The permeability and durability of the microbial barrier were determined after 0, 10, and 20 washing and sterilization procedures according to previously developed methods. Bacterial endospores of the apathogenic species of the genus Bacillus Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus atrophaeus were used. Mechanical damage to medical textiles in the washing and sterilization process was determined according to standard HRN EN ISO 13914-1:2008 and associated with changes in physical and mechanical properties. Chemical changes of PU coatings were determined using FTIR analysis. 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