PREPARATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL FINISH BY USING PARSLEY PLANT IN KNITTED FABRIC

Author (s) : R.VINIKA and T.SINDHUJA

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Abstract :
The inherent properties of the textile fibers provide room for the growth of micro organisms. Besides, the structure of the substrates and the chemical processes may induce the growth of microbes. Humid and warm environment still aggravate the problem. Infestation by microbes cause cross infection by pathogens and development odor where the fabric is worn next to skin. In addition, the staining and loss of the performance properties of textile substrates are the results of microbial attack. Basically, with a view to protect the wearer and the textile substrate itself antimicrobial finish is applied to textile materials. Increasing global competition in textiles has created many challenges for textile researchers and industrialists. The rapid growth in technical textiles and their end-uses has generated many opportunities for the application of innovative finishes. Novel finishes of high added value for apparel fabrics are also greatly appreciated by a more discerning and demanding consumer market. Antimicrobial textiles With improved functionality find a variety of applications such as health and hygiene products, specially the garments worn close to the skin and several medical applications, such as infection control and barrier material. In the last few decades, with the increase in new antimicrobial fiber technologies and the growing awareness about cleaner surroundings and healthy lifestyle, a range of textile products based on synthetic antimicrobial agents such as triclosan, metal and their salts, organometallics, phenols and quaternary ammonium compounds, have been developed and quite a few are also available commercially. Although the synthetic antimicrobial agents are very effective against a range of microbes and give a durable effect on textiles, they are a cause of concern due to the associated side effects, action on non-target microorganisms and water pollution. Hence, there is great demand for antimicrobial textiles based on eco-friendly agents which not only help to reduce effectively the ill effects associated due to microbial growth on textile material but also comply with the statutory requirements imposed by regulating agencies. The use of natural products such aschitosan and natural dyes for antimicrobial finishing of textile materials has been widely reported. Other natural herbal products, such as aloe vera, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and tulsi leaf ocimum basilicum extracts, can also be used for this purpose. There is a vast source of medicinal plants with active antimicrobial ingredients. Although, there are many natural products rich in antimicrobial agents, The study on their use in textiles is very limited and not well documented. The relatively lower Incidence of adverse reactions of herbal products as compared to modern synthetic Pharmaceuticals, coupled with their reduced cost, can be exploited as an attractive eco-friendly Alternative to synthetic antimicrobial agents for textile applications. Recent developments on Plant based bioactive agents have opened up new avenues in this area of research.

Keywords : Parsley Plant, Knitted Fabric

Conference Date : 17/09/2021

Pages : 5-6

Paper ID : IESMDT5