Azadirachta indica and Punica granatum rind treatment on linen fabric with plasma finish and exhaustion method

Abstract

In this study, neem (Azadirachta indica) and pomegranate (Punica granatum) have been used as antimicrobial agents in a fixed proportion for application on linen fabric followed by plasma treatment. The treated fabric is then assessed for antimicrobial activity. It is found that, without plasma treatment, neem and pomegranate rind extract treatments provide a semi-permanent antimicrobial finish, but after plasma treatment, the durability of the finish remains closer to the permanent finish. Some significant changes in the linen fabric properties are also observed.