The Antimicrobial efficacy of the natural bioactive herb- Saraca Asoca applied to finish Bamboo Fabric

Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the efficacy of utilizing the natural bioactive herb, Saraca asoca (SA), in order to finish Bamboo textiles to confer antimicrobial properties. The objective is to assess the effectiveness of this herbal extract in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on the treated bamboo fabric. By examining the antimicrobial activity of Saraca asoca, this research seeks to contribute to the development of sustainable and eco-friendly approaches in textile finishing. The optimized formulations were applied to bamboo fabrics using the Pad-Dry-Cure technique, which included eco-friendly crosslinking agent. The concentration of the finishing agent (natural biocide-SA) and the treatment conditions substantially influenced the performance characteristics and antibacterial activity of treated bamboo fabrics. Biocide-treated bamboo fabrics were effective against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, according to both quantitative and qualitative testing. The antibacterial activity of bamboo fabrics treated with SA exceeded that of untreated bamboo fabrics. In addition, after 25 laundering, the antimicrobial durability of the biocide-treated bamboo sample remains at 98%.