Essential Oils in Medical Textile Finishing | ||
| Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science | ||
| Volume 22, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 211-217 PDF (1.34 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jtcps.2024.288762.1369 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Eman M. Reda* 1; Mohamed M. Mosaad2 | ||
| 1Tanta University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Tanta, Egypt | ||
| 2Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The importance of medical textile finishing lies in the medical protective properties it provides, such as protection against bacteria and fungi, as well as its ability to alleviate pain and aid in wound healing, among other benefits. The use of natural resources as sources for these finishes is advisable due to their safety for both the user and the environment. These natural sources are eco-friendly, biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-carcinogenic. Examples of such natural sources include lavender, thyme, and vetiver. These plants yield essential oils through extraction processes containing compounds known for their soothing properties, wound healing capabilities, antibacterial effects, and antifungal properties. Therefore, this article elucidates the findings of previous researchers on this matter. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| medical textile; finishing; lavender; thyme; vetiver | ||
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