Influence of Neem oil pretreatment on the dyeing and antimicrobial properties of wool and silk fibers with some natural dyes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.09.012
Abstract: Abstract Wool and silk fibers pretreated with neem oil and dyed with chlorophyll, saffron red and yellow natural dyes using economic methods such as microwave heating and ultrasonic energy. The effect of neem oil concentrations… read more here.
Keywords: wool silk; natural dyes; neem oil; silk fibers ... See more keywords
Upcycling Coffee Silverskin Waste into Functional Textile Coatings: Evaluation on Cotton, Lyocell, Wool, and Silk
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DOI: 10.3390/coatings15091033
Abstract: Agricultural and food by-products offer valuable opportunities for circular and bio-based innovation across sectors. In the textile industry, replacing fossil-based coatings with sustainable alternatives is increasingly urgent. This study evaluates the performance of a textile… read more here.
Keywords: lyocell wool; wool silk; coffee; textile ... See more keywords
Development of Bioactive Cotton, Wool, and Silk Fabrics Functionalized with Origanum vulgare L. for Healthcare and Medical Applications: An In Vivo Study
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DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics17070856
Abstract: Background: This study presents an innovative approach to developing bioactive natural fabrics for healthcare and medical applications. Methods: An ethanol extract of Origanum vulgare L. (in further text: OE), exhibiting exceptional antioxidant (100%) and antibacterial… read more here.
Keywords: wool silk; cotton wool; healthcare medical; cotton ... See more keywords