The large surface area, and ability to retain moisture of textile structures enable
microorganisms' growth, which causes a range of undesirable effects, not only on the textile …

Antimicrobial agents are applied on textiles to suppress growth of microorganism, odour
generation as well as its deterioration. Cotton fabric was finished with three different types of …

Natural organic fibers such as cotton, linen, and wool are readily attacked by
microorganisms. Microbial growth on a textile fabric causes loss of strength and elongation …

Health and hygiene are the primary requirements for human beings to live comfortably and
work with maximum efficiency. The present study focuses on the development of herbal …

The microbial infestation has been paid a lot of attention when it happens in textiles,
especially in the innerwear, and thus the antimicrobial finishing has become significantly …

The current trend in textiles is to move away from traditional uses and seek for increased
complexity and 'intelligence'in terms of applications, so as to include them in the group of …

This article deals with enhancing the UV‐protecting properties as well as the antibacterial
activity of knitted cotton fabrics against two kinds of bacteria: gram‐positive bacteria (G+ ve) …

Wool and silk fibers pretreated with neem oil and dyed with chlorophyll, saffron red and
yellow natural dyes using economic methods such as microwave heating and ultrasonic …

Functional finishes that address comfort and protection have become increasingly important
in recent years. This chapter will discuss finishes that address thermal and sensorial comfort …

The present work deals with the antibacterial properties of textile fabrics when treated with
two Eucalyptus leaf extracts. Dried Eucalyptus leaves, ie E. odorata and E. cinerea species …