Consumer Perception of Environmentally Friendly Antimicrobial Textiles: a case study from India

Samanthula, Suman; Kumar, Anita B.; Srivastava, Ajay Kumar

doi:10.29294/ijase.7.3.2021.1782-1793

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“…The market potential for the use of antimicrobial textiles to improve hygiene would potentially grow and would reach USD 12.3 bn by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.4% between 2019 and 2024 [60]. In addition, the user awareness toward the preference of environmentally friendly antimicrobial hygiene textiles [61] is also expanding, indicating the focus toward improving hygiene in an environmentally friendly way. In this study, two organic cotton fabrics (20 and 60 gsm) were finished with two different herbal nano-emulsions-Moringa oleifera, coconut oil with curry leaf (nano-emulsion 1) and Aegle marmelos, coconut oil with curry leaf (nano-emulsion 2) at varying ratios using two different methods of finishing-continuous (padding) and batch process (exhaust).…”

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Development of Advanced Textile Finishes Using Nano-Emulsions from Herbal Extracts for Organic Cotton Fabrics

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The development of textile finishing with improved functional properties has been a growing interest among industry and scientists worldwide. The recent global pandemic also enhanced the awareness amongst many toward improved hygiene and the use of antimicrobial textiles. Generally, natural herbal components are known to possess antimicrobial properties which are green and eco-friendly. This research reports a novel and innovative method of developing and optimising nano-emulsions using two combinations of herbal extracts produced from Moringa oleifera, curry leaf, coconut oil (nano-emulsion 1) and other using Aegle marmelos with curry leaf and coconut oil (nano-emulsion 2). Nano-emulsions were optimised for their pH, thermal stability, and particle size, and percentage add-on. Organic cotton fabrics (20 and 60 gsm) were finished with nano-emulsions using continuous and batch processes and characterised for their surface morphology using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. The finished fabrics were evaluated for their Whiteness Index, assessed for antimicrobial resistance against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) using AATCC 100 and 147 methods. In addition, fabrics were assessed for their antifungal efficacy (AATCC 30), tensile strength and air permeability. Results suggested that finished organic fabrics with nano-emulsions had antimicrobial resistance, antifungal, wash fastness after 20 washing cycles, and sufficient strength. This novel finishing method suggests that organic cotton fabrics treated with nano-emulsions can be used as a durable antimicrobial textile for healthcare and hygiene textiles.

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“…Companies today are creating goods, brands, and aesthetics that uphold ethical standards and inform the general public about A Study on Consumers' Perceptions Towards Eco-Friendly Fibre and its Utilization in Apparel Industry in India ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts 63 fair trade. Additionally, blogs, articles, and promotional materials for television and print media are being developed to provide information about eco-friendly fabrics Venkatraman et al (2021). Buying products manufactured with consideration for the preservation of resources, the environment, and social concerns, or, to put it another way, products traded with fair trade, is considered ethical consumerism.…”

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A Study on Consumers' Perceptions Towards Eco-Friendly Fibre and Its Utilization in Apparel Industry in India

Thakur,

Munjal

2023

ShodhKosh J. Vis. Per. Arts

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This research aimed to better understand how Indian customers felt about fibers made from eco-friendly fibers. A systematic questionnaire was used to gather data from 500 respondents, and many statistical tests, such as regression and chi-square tests, were performed to evaluate the research hypotheses. The findings indicated that awareness and attitudes toward eco-friendly fiber goods are strongly correlated, and that education level is favorably correlated with awareness. Additionally, it was shown that female respondents were more likely than male respondents to have favorable opinions about eco-friendly fiber goods. The adoption of eco-friendly fiber goods was, however, found to be significantly constrained by their high cost. The results of this research may help clothing businesses and governments understand how to encourage sustainable consumer behavior in the Indian market.

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Consumer Perception of Environmentally Friendly Antimicrobial Textiles: a case study from India

Abstract: Consumer Perception of Environmentally Friendly Antimicrobial Textiles: a case study from India

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Development of Advanced Textile Finishes Using Nano-Emulsions from Herbal Extracts for Organic Cotton Fabrics

Development of Advanced Textile Finishes Using Nano-Emulsions from Herbal Extracts for Organic Cotton Fabrics

A Study on Consumers' Perceptions Towards Eco-Friendly Fibre and Its Utilization in Apparel Industry in India

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