Correction: Functional coatings for textiles: advancements in flame resistance, antimicrobial defense, and self-cleaning performance.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1039/D5RA01429H.].

Functional coatings for textiles: advancements in flame resistance, antimicrobial defense, and self-cleaning performance.

The continuous evolution of textile technologies has led to innovative functional coatings that enhance protective textiles by integrating flame retardancy, antimicrobial efficacy, and self-cleaning properties. These multifunctional coatings address the growing demand for high-performance materials in healthcare, military, and industrial applications. This study reviews advancements in coating techniques, including dip-coating, spray-coating, sol-gel processes, and layer-by-layer assembly, highlighting their effectiveness in imparting durability, thermal stability, and biological activity to textile substrates.