Environmentally Sound Approach for Fabrication of Antibacterial/Anti-UV/Anti-crease and Fragrant Denim Fabrics

Abstract

A green approach for imparting multifunctional properties namely antibacterial, anti property to indigo dyed cotton denim fabrics using environmentally benign finishing, hos investigated. In the current work, pre-loading of MCT formaldehyde-free cross linking system using pad agents namely Clove oil, Lavender oil, Tulsi oil and functional properties. The obtained results demonstrated that the variation in the efficacy and durability of the imparted functional properties is governed by extent of loading the modified βCD, number and availability of hydrophobic hosting cavities, type and chemical constituents of the guest molecule and its extent of inclusion into the created cavities via form of host-guest complex, as well as its retention or release during the washing process. The remarkable improvement in antibacterial activity against the pathogenic bacteria followed the decreasing order: Tulsi The obtained results also demonstrated that, the imparted anti descending order: Vanillin>Tulsi>Clove>Lavender>>None. The imparted functional properties showed a high durability even after 15 washes.