Development of medical cotton fabrics with Punica granatum L extract finishing for nosocomial infections control
2019
Binti Mohd Nor Hamin, Nurhanis Syafiqah | Sahadan, Muhammad Yusoff | Rozman, Nur Amiera Syuhada | Wen Nee, Tan | Woei Yenn, Tong | Zahan, Khairul Azly | Suzana, Wahidin | Chean Ring, Leong
Transmission of pathogenic microorganisms on textile in the hospital settings may contribute to nosocomial infection. This study was aimed to develop a natural antimicrobial finishing on textile that can prevent transmission of pathogenic microorganisms that meets American Association of Textiles Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) standard. Punica granatum L ethanolic extract was shown to have broad spectrum antimicrobial efficacy with bis(6-methylheptyl)-benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate and ethyl-pentadecanoate as the main bioactive constituents. Textile samples developed with the extract finishing exhibited excellent antimicrobial efficacy with a growth reduction of 99.9% on Hoheinstein Challenge Test. The wash durability of the finished textile was found good even after 30 washes with commercial detergent.
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