Antimicrobial, UV-repellent and comfort properties of various herbal treated fabrics

Abstract

Aloe vera, Adhathoda vasica, Agele marmelos, Calendula officinalis, and Solanum trilobatum herbal extracts have been used to treat cotton fabric using the pad-dry cure technique. Three distinct herbal treatments have been used on the fabrics, each of which has its unique therapeutic properties which is more suited to older individuals. The study focuses on developing herbal finished fabrics for old age people to prevent them from microbes and UV rays, and to increase the comfort property. Air permeability, wickability, absorbency, thermal conductivity, tensile strength anti-microbial and UV repellence properties have been studied. It is found that the finished fabrics show moderately good UV repellent protection and has antimicrobial creativity.