Wool is one of the most ancient and highly preferred fibers to mankind and is extremely
susceptible to insect infestation which is a major concern to the woolens and is an age-old …

Recently, due to harmful effect of climate change and other environmental concerns, the
interest towards natural dyes has gained momentum. Presently in this high technological …

Melia azedarach has a long history of use in furniture production in China. However, its by-
product Melia azedarach bark (MAB) and its application as a natural colorant for textiles …

Woollen products are susceptible to the attack of wool moth. An attempt was made to impart
anti moth property to woollen fabric using nano kaolinite, an aluminium silicate mineral …

In the reported work, lemongrass oil was coated on the wool fabrics to impart multifunctional
finish. During the treatment, chitosan was used as a crosslinking agent. The coated fabrics …

The ever‐growing needs of incredible products from natural resources in various fields need
the collaboration of interdisciplinary subjects both in the manufacturing and marketing. One …

An important approach for preparation of sustainable textiles through green chemistry is the
application of natural compounds in dyeing and finishing processes. Several plant extracts …

In recent years, there has been a return of natural dyes in the dyeing of textile materials.
Although they are not used in mass production, they are preferred due to the advantages …

This study was conducted between January to July 2015 in Junagadh and surrounding
villages to document the use of medicinal plants for veterinary practices by people living in …

Natural protein fibers such as wool, silk, and specialty hair fibers have been playing an
important role in human civilization since antiquity due to their unique esthetic as well as …