Journal of Textile Science & Engineering

Mosquito Repellent Finishing of Cotton Using Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) Seed Oil Extract

Abstract

Granch Berhe Tsghai, Tekalgn Gebremedhin Belay and Abrehaley Hagos Gebremariam

Mosquito repellent materials are a standout amongst the most developing approaches to propel the textile field by giving the required attributes of protection against mosquitoes, particularly in tropical territories. These kinds of materials make sure the protection of individuals from the mosquitoes and the mosquito-borne diseases like intestinal sickness, filariasis and dengue fever. In this investigation Schinus molle (Pepper Tree) seed oil was utilized as mosquito repellent completion. The investigation concentrated on the entrance of mosquito repellent completion in textile applications just as nature-based options in contrast to commercial synthetic mosquito anti-agents in the market. Appropriate techniques and materials to accomplish mosquito repellency are talked about and brought up. Cotton sample was treated within the sight of acrylic copolymer cover for better obsession. Schinus molle Seed Oil demonstrated very inspiring repellency to mosquitoes without causing much impact on the mass properties of the texture like quality, solidifies and bowing length. Be that as it may, the absorption was altogether diminished.