Home textiles represent one of the fastest-growing segments
within the technical textile industry. The home-tech sector includes textile
materials intended for household and hygiene-related uses, where sustainability
and safety are key requirements. Growing consumer awareness regarding health
and cleanliness has increased the demand for textile products with built-in
antimicrobial functionality. Among natural plant resources, Vetiveria
zizanioides is an abundant and valuable source known for its strong fibres,
pleasant fragrance, and inherent antimicrobial properties. In this study,
extracts were prepared from Vetiveria zizanioides powder using a suitable
solvent system. The extract was subjected to phytochemical screening and
chemical component analysis, followed by evaluation of its antimicrobial
potential against selected standard microorganisms. Both qualitative and
quantitative antifungal tests were conducted on treated fabrics against
Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans, while antibacterial activity was
assessed against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Escherichia coli (ATCC
25922), representing Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, respectively.
The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of vetiver-based treatments and
highlight their potential application in medical and home textile products.
Author(s) Details
Krishnaveni Vasudevan
Department of Fashion Technology, Kumaraguru College of
Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Please see the link:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/erpra/v12/6879
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