A valuable observation on natural plants extracts for Valuable Functionalization of Cotton fabric (an overview)

Abstract

Finishing textiles was widely used to impart various functionalities into fabric substrates, such as anti-microbial finishing, UV-protection, water repellent, self-cleaning and many others. However, the chemical finishing involves the use of large quantities of energy, chemicals, and water. Some chemical finishes in the wastewater can be harmful to humans, and the presence of chemicals in finished textiles can cause skin irritation in some people, so every day attempts to introduce cleaner, sustainable, and greener chemical finishing are urgently needed. Among the developed approaches are safer chemicals with minimal or no toxicity to human health and the environment, safe solvents and auxiliaries, energy efficiency (reduced temperature and pressure), natural, biodegradable, and renewable chem

An Observation on the Wet Processes of Natural Fabrics

“…[1] Natural fibres are those that derived from a natural source which may be a vegetable or cellulosic source such as (cotton, jute, linen, hessian and ramie), or maybe an animal or protein source such as (Silk (Silkworm), wool (Sheep), cashmere (Goats), mohair (Goats), camel (Camel), angora (rabbit), and maybe ground and mineral sources such as (asbestos). [2][3][4][5]…”

An Overview of Natural Dyes Extraction Techniques for Valuable Utilization on Textile Fabrics

“…[15][16][17][18] The use of natural dyes is seen to be a preferable alternative to synthetic colours. [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27].…”

Polycation Natural Materials for Improving Textile Dyeability and Functional Performance

“…[15] Various cross-linking agents have been utilized as polycarboxylic acids, especially 1,2,3,4-butane tetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and citric acid, have recently been employed as safer cross-linking agents between chitosan and cellulose fibres in several investigations. [16,17] The interactions of the hydroxyl functional group with the carboxyl groups of polycarboxylic acids increase antibacterial durability and other fibre characteristics significantly. In an esterification process, citric acid and low toxic oxidising agents like potassium permanganate and sodium hypophosphite have been demonstrated to enhance efficient cross-linking between chitosan and textile substrates like cotton cellulose and woollen fabrics.…”