Studies on UV Protection and Antimicrobial Functionality of Textiles

Abstract

In a changed world of pandemic and global warming, functional fabrics are trending as they include finishes with antibacterial and UV protection capabilities. By imparting antimicrobial efficiency and ultraviolet protection to textiles using different natural products over synthetic chemicals is a breakthrough for textile users to compete in the tough global market place. This will add values to textile in the direction of protection and safety. This review paper is directed toward novel finishing of textiles with future trends and challenges to meet functional and environmental demands to extend their high impart applicable properties.

Keywords

• antimicrobial
• uv protection
• environmental
• micro-organisms
• upf
• textiles