Abstract

NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS FOR TEXTILE MATERIALS

Yasotha P.*, Pachiyappan K. M., Aafrin Banu M. U. and Bhanindhraa B.

Abstract

In the current scenario of environmental consciousness, the new quality requirement also emphasize production process that is environment-friendly they not only focus on the intrinsic functionality and long service life of a product. Therefore research on environmentfriendly antimicrobial agents based on natural products is gaining worldwide interest for textile application.[1] Increasing awareness towards the health and hygienedemand for antimicrobial textiles among the consumers. On improvement in protection of textile substrate from microorganisms through an eco-friendly process, intense research is going on worldwide.[2] To conceal growth of microorganism, odour generation as well as its deterioration antimicrobial agent are applied.[3] This paper confer about the various potential antimicrobial agents such as neem, prickly chaff flower, azuki beans, aloe vera, turmeric, clove oil and tulsi leaves.

Keywords: Antimicrobial agents; environment-friendly; natural herbal products; health and hygiene.