TiO2 nanowire and TiO2 nanowire doped Ag-PVP nanocomposite for antimicrobial and self-cleaning cotton textile

► We prepared TiO2 nanowire and TiO2 doped with Ag-NP and evaluated by XRD, SEM and TEM. ► Cotton fabric and PVP treated cotton fabric were coated with the prepared nanomaterials. ► Photocatalytic activity of coated cotton fabric with TiO2 nanomaterials was studied. ► Mechanical properties of treated cotton fabric were evaluated. ► We conclude that the treated cotton fabrics have good antibacterial activity.