Abstract
In this study 100 %cotton denim fabric was treated with herbal combinations of Amanakku, Amman Paccharisi and Avaram by dip method, micro-encapsulation and nano-encapsulation by pad dry cure technique. The treated fabric was analyzed for the change in Wicking behavior of 10, 20, and 30 washes using T test. The results of the experimental study suggested that wicking abilities of finishing techniques did not have any say in the warp direction whereas; the microencapsulation enhanced the wickability in the weft direction. From the statistical analysis, it was evident that there was no significant difference between the groups with respect to fabric warp at 5% level and in weft count there was a significant difference between the groups at the 5% level.
Highlights
Natural product market has seen tremendous growth in the last few years
Making composite fabric with nano-sized particles or fibers allows improvement of fabric properties without a significant increase in weight, thickness, or stiffness as might have been the case with previously-used techniques 4.The objectives of the study are To optimize the effective herbal of the functional property of the selected finishes, To finish the herbal on the hundred percent cotton denim fabrics using Dip method, Micro-encapsulation and Nano-encapsulation technique and to compare the activity of the herbs in Wickability test
The desizing was done for 100% cotton denim fabric
Summary
Natural product market has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. It results in the formulation of a number of proprietary herbal products, majority of them being multi-component formulations[1]. Eco textiles gain utmost important as one of the most useful resources that help promote new innovations, in an Eco-friendly manner. Eco-friendly scientists, and researchers are working together to find new fabrics that are friendly to the earth, animals, and humans. There is lot of attraction towards natural based herbs as its eco-friendly and health hazard free nature 2. An ideal antimicrobial finishing must satisfy several requirements, of which the most important are a broad spectrum of activity and low toxicity to the consumer[3]. The diameter of capsule varies from 1m depending upon the application; an area of 1sq cm would contain 1 million capsules
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