UTILIZATION OF ALOE BARBADENSIS MILLER [ ALOE VERA] TREATED WITH BAMBOO FABRIC IN SWADDLE WRAP WITH ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES

Abstract: This study looks at the antibacterial finishing of bamboo fabric using a natural Aloe barbadensis miller extract and methanol as a solvent. Bamboo's softness and breath-ability make it a popular cloth for infant swaddling wraps. Strengthening its antibacterial properties can further improve its safety and sanitary attributes.Aloe Vera's antimicrobial and skin-benefiting properties are well known. In this work, Aloe barbadensis miller extract is made and applied to bamboo fabric using a methanol-based finishing technique. The antibacterial effectiveness of the treated cloth is evaluated using common bacterial strains. Additionally, the fabric's durability, softness, and safety are assessed to ensure that the treatment doesn't take away from its natural qualities.The project's outcomes are meant to support the development of ecologically friendly and sustainable antibacterial textiles specifically for products used for infant care.

Keywords: Aloe barbadensis miller , antibacterial finish , bamboo fabric , methanol - swaddle wrapper , sustainability.