STUDY ON ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF HERBS COATED ON NON-WOVEN FABRIC IN SANITARY NAPKINS FOR TOP LAYER FINISHING

STUDY ON ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF HERBS COATED ON NON-WOVEN FABRIC IN SANITARY NAPKINS FOR TOP LAYER FINISHING

M.Karthika – Assistant prof and Head, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode,Tamilnadu

S.Krithika, Assistant prof and Head, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu

D.Suryaprabha,Assistant Prof, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.

A.Janaki Krishnan, Assistant Prof, School of Fashion, Park’s College ,Tripur.

Abstract

The key property requirements of hygiene products are to soak up and retain menstrual fluid discharge which may be a complex viscous mixture of water, salts and cells; barrier performance for containment and absorption without leakage, comfort and breathability, wicking and wetting behaviour, mechanical properties, sterilization stability, antimicrobial properties without skin irritant tendencies which are achieved by suitable staple choices and style considerations (Jassal, 2011). Menstruation may be a process during which woman discharge blood and other material from the liner of the uterus at an interval of about 28 to 35 days from puberty until menopause. It causes serious problems to the ladies if not managed properly. This menstrual discharge are often absorbed by some absorbent . The functional requirement of a female hygiene product is to soak up and retain the menstrual fluid in order that back tracking of fluid doesn't happen and at an equivalent time it should be odor free. Commercially available menstrual hygiene pads are made from material which can seem innocuous but they're laced with dioxins, petrochemicals, artificial fragrances etc. These chemicals are available contact with sensitive skin tissue, can cause skin irritation. Cellulosic chlorine bleached pulp; rayon which is employed to extend absorbency of pad contains dioxin results in cervical cancer irregular growth in reproductive organs.

Keywords: Sanitary Napkins, absorbent pads, herbal extracts, Cytotoxicity assay, Persistence