Journal of Textile Science & Engineering

Sumithra M

Publications

• Research Article
  Functional Modification on Adhesive Bandage Using Natural Herbs
  Author(s): Sumithra M and Amutha RSumithra M and Amutha R
  
  A Bandage is a standard of biomaterial used on wound to protect from infections and also to cure the wound. An adhesive bandage, also called a sticking plaster (and also known by genericized trademarks Band-aid or Elastoplasts) is a small dressing used for injuries not serious enough to require a full-size bandage. The adhesive bandage protects the cut from friction, bacteria, damage and dirt. In this present study of 50%:50% Bamboo Cotton web was selected for the construction of bandage functional part. In functional part of web was finished with eco-friendly natural leaves of Galinsoga parviflora and Azadirachta indica. For the finished web the antibacterial assessment EN ISO 20645 and anti-allergy assessment of the finished fabric contact allergy test (in house method) was carried out. From the test, it was concluded as 50%:50% Bamboo cotton finished with Galinsoga parviflora and A.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-8064.1000281

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