Abstract

ASSESSMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY ANTIBACTERIAL TEXTILES OF HERBAL AND BIO POLYMER TREATED FABRIC

*Banupriya J. M.Sc, M.Phil.,(Ph.D) and Dr. V. Maheshwari M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Abstract

In the present study, an attempt has been made to impart antibacterial finishes to the natural fabrics by using herbal and natural bio polymer. The eco friendly finish has been incorporated into bamboo-cotton woven treated fabric with terminalia chebula herbal extract and sericin is extracted from the cocoon degumming water, then both the Extractions was finished by pad-dry and cure method. The herbal extract and biopolymer was evaluated for activity against medically challenging bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The in-vitro antibacterial was performed by AATCC 147 for the treated sample. Then the coated sample was analyzed for morphology using FTIR and FESEM test.

Keywords: Bamboo-Cotton fabric, Terminalia chebula extract, natural biopolymer, Antibacterial finish.