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Analysis Study Research Paper | Textile Science and Technology | India | Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024

Eco-Friendly Antimicrobial and UV Protection Functional Finishing of Cotton and Bamboo Fabric using Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)

Jinal K. Rohit | Dr. Jayendra N. Shah

Abstract: In the present pandemic scenario, the new quality textile requirements not only emphasize on the intrinsic functionality and long service life of the product but also functional finish processes that should be environment-friendly. This study deals with extraction of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) leaves using water and methanol. The Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) have been applied to cotton and as well as on Bamboo fabric in presence and absence of free formaldehyde crosslinking agent (Glyoxal) using Pad-Dry-Cure method. Antimicrobial properties of treated fabric have been improved which make it more important and inevitable finish for Garments. The Treated cotton and Bamboo fabric have shown an excellent antimicrobial activity. The sample were examined of colour strength value and cotton and Bamboo treated fabric show very good results for UV protection. The novel feature of this study was the use of FT-IR spectroscopy to identify the major chemical groups in the extract as well as its attachment on cotton and bamboo.

Keywords: Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) leaves, Antibacterial, Eco-friendly finishing, Herbal extract, cotton and Bamboo fabric

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 3, March 2024,

Pages: 1150 - 1156