Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Hema Sati ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Sun is essential for supporting life on earth and is critical for human physical and psychological well-being. The solar radiation that reaches the earth's consists of Infrared, Visible light and Ultraviolet radiation. Too less human exposure to solar UV radiations causes skeletal diseases whereas prolonged human exposure to solar UV radiation may result in acute and chrome health effects on the skin, eye and immune system and thereby enhance the risk of infectious diseases and limit the efficacy of vaccinations. Both of these act against the health of poor and vulnerable groups, especially children. Even though the incidence of skin cancer is lower in dark-skinned people however they are susceptible to the damaging effects of UV radiation, especially to the effects on the eye and immune system. It is believed that the right clothing gives better protection and allow for a more comprehensive approach to UV protection. Thus, recently attempts for establishing adequate UV protection through recommendation on change in clothing behaviour and personal protection, environment, and legislation has been made. Public education and awareness in UV protection is crucial for advancing people's knowledge about the health risks of excessive exposure to UV radiations in order to achieve change in their attitude and behavior. In developed countries, public awareness about the harmful effects of excessive exposure to the sun has grown considerably in recent years. But in Asian countries like India no such effort has been made so far and public have limited awareness amongst UV protection. Thus, an attempt has been made to bring a change in clothing related attitude and behavior of consumers through present study. An awareness package was developed and dissemination of awareness among consumers about UV protection through textiles and clothing was done, questionnaire was administered to measure the pre and post knowledge level of the respondents regarding UV protection provided through textiles and clothing. The results indicate very limited awareness about UV protection through textiles and clothing and a significantly higher knowledge gain after awareness campaign and distribution of awareness package indicating the significant effectiveness of developed package.

Keywords

Health Risk, Ultraviolet Protection, Clothing Behaviour, Consumers, Awareness Package.

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Mona Verma ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Rajvir Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I. C. College of Home Science, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Biochemistry, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Natural dyes have better bio degradability and generally have higher compatibility with the environment. They are non toxic, non-allergic to skin, non-carcinogenic, easily available and renewable. Color fastness is the resistance of a material to change any of its color characteristics or extent of transfer of its colorants to adjacent white materials in touch. Generally light fastness, wash fastness and rub fastness are considered for textile fibers. The outer skin of onion contains different phytochemicals which are responsible for giving colour, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties to the fabric. In this study, natural colourants were extracted using different solvents. The dye potential of the colourants obtained from the onion skin dye was evaluated by colouring cotton fabric. Bio mordanting of cotton fabric was done by using biopolymer before dyeing to improve the dyeabilty of cotton fabric with natural dye. L*, a*, b*, C*and H* values and k/s value was studied. Study about the different fastness tests were undertaken by using standard test methods. The chitosan treated cotton fabric showed higher k/s value. Good light fastness, wash fastness, rubbing fastness and perspiration fastness. From an ecological point of view, dyeing of cotton fabric with natural dye with bio mordanting may better alternative to conventional mordanting with chemicals.

Keywords

Chitosan, Onion Skin Dye, Cotton, Dyeing, Natural Dye.

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Poonam Kumari ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

In this study woven cotton fabric is treated with geranium oil microcapsules through pad dry cure technique to incorporate aroma finish. Geranium oil microcapsules were prepared by complex cocervation technique. Abrasion resistance and wash durability of aroma finished fabric was tested and analysis for retention of aroma was carried out by olfactory analysis done by 25 respondents. Analysis for presence of microcapsules was done through Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Wash fastness and abrasion resistance of aroma finished fabric by oil microcapsules with pad-dry-cure technique were tested against the fabric finished by direct method. The findings of the present study revealed that wash fastness and abrasion resistance has increased manifold in fabric treated with oil microcapsules as compared to direct method. On the surface of microencapsulated treated fabric numerous microcapsules containing geranium essential oil inside the matrix varying in their size and shapes were found, however in case of direct method some residue of citric acid was observed by SEM.

Keywords

Aroma Finish, Direct Method, Microencapsulation, Wash Durability and Abrasion Resistance.

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