Antibacterial Treatment on Cotton Fabric from Aloe Vera

International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering

© 2020 by SSRG - IJPTE Journal

Volume 7 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Hetal Mistry, Suman Mundkur, Anju Tulshyan

10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V7I1P107

How to Cite?

Hetal Mistry, Suman Mundkur, Anju Tulshyan, "Antibacterial Treatment on Cotton Fabric from Aloe Vera," SSRG International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering, vol. 7,  no. 1, pp. 54-58, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V7I1P107

Abstract:

The development of antibacterial treatment on cotton fabric using Aloe Vera extract with different finishing methods is a well-researched topic. Aloe Vera because of its rich constituents has been used in medical as well as cosmetic since ancient time. It was proved that the active ingredients of Aloe Vera are attached with the hydroxyl groups of cotton fabric via carboxylic acid cross linking agent through infrared spectra system. The objective of this study was to review previous research done by using Aloe Vera as an ingredient to improve antibacterial properties of textile material. Aloe Vera [Aloe Barbadensis Miller] was processed through hand filtered or whole leaf procedure to prepare Aloe Vera extract. Aloe Vera extract was applied on Cotton fabrics by pad-dry-cure method in different concentrations from 60% -100% for 35-60 mins at 60-80 Degree Centigrade. The antibacterial activity of Aloe Vera finished cotton fabric were qualitatively evaluated by AATCC [Agar diffusion] method and quantitative analysis test methods by most authors. The Aloe Vera extract treated cotton fabric exhibited antimicrobial activity against E. coli and S. aureus. It also found that it improves some other properties like odor control, softness and comfort. Even the washing durability showed the good results.

Keywords:

Aloe Vera, Eco-friendly, Gram Positive, Gram Negative, Natural textile finish.

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