Nanoparticles such as nanosilver or nanocopper are used for the construct of anti-microbial articles and accessories for vehicles, trains, and/or airplanes. The anti-microbial articles include a distal section, proximal section and a primary section. The primary section further comprises nanosilver or nanocopper. In one embodiment the nanoparticles comprise a plurality of nanosilver fibers braided, woven or otherwise interwoven to form at least a portion of the primary section. Alternatively, the nanosilver is comprised of a coating over the primary section. The entire article may include the nanosilver composite. The anti-microbial article for vehicles, train, and/or airplanes includes steering wheels, steering wheel covers, gear shifts, gear shift covers, head rests, head rest covers, seats, seat covers, infant seats, infant seat covers, rugs or mats, neck pillows, door handles, door handle covers and travel blankets. Advantageously, the antimicrobial article provides a sanitary environment that kills bacteria and retards bacteria growth.
