Functionalizing cotton fabrics through herbally synthesized nanosilver

The ultraviolet (UV) radiation is increasing in atmosphere due to the continuous increasing of global warming throughout the globe, which causes a negative impact on the human skin. The aim of this work is to produce an ecofriendly fabric having functional properties of UV protection & antimicrobial using herbal synthesized colloidal solution of silver nanoparticles (H-AgNPs). This solution was synthesized with Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) extract as a reducing and capping agent. The cotton woven sample was developed with ten layers of colloidal solution of H-AgNPs using anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) through pad-dry-cure method. Besides, another sample developed with the mixture of natural oils and the same concentration of H-AgNPs colloidal solution. Treated samples were subjected to color strength…