Effect of BTCA crosslinking on functional properties of of textiles treated with biomasses from Annona Squamosa and Moringa Oleifera

Abstract

Abstract Two natural extracts were produced with annona squamosa and moringa Oleifera leaves through the ethanol-based solvent. 100% cotton and 80%:20% polyester/cotton blends with an areal density of 113.5 g/m2 and 101 g/m2, respectively. Eight different samples were produced by coating on natural extract as raw form and BTCA cross-linked form on cotton and polyester fabrics. SEM investigation was also done for all the test fabrics. These coated fabrics were investigated for their antimicrobial activity, wicking properties, stiffness, and crease recovery properties. It was found that the BTCA cross-linked fabrics showed higher antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Similarly, the percentage crease recovery angle was higher for the annona squamosa coated sample than moringa Oleifera leave extract in both cotton and P/C samples. Further, it was reported that no significant difference in stiffness values was found between the control samples of cotton and P/C against the treated samples. It was interesting to note that treating the fabrics with cross-linker has improved the vertical wicking property and brought the values closer to control fabric values. This could be interpreted as more hydroxyl groups in the cross linking compound have supported more water penetration.