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Evaluation of 100% Eco-Friendly Herbal Coated Sanitary Napkin

Dr. M. SumithraPrincipal Investigator, Rusa 2.0 - Beich Project, Assistant Professor, Department of Textiles and Apparel Design, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore-641 046, Tamilnadu, India

Vol 7 No 2 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2023 | Pages: 86-87

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 26-02-2023

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Abstract

In this study the 100% eco-friendly sanitary napkins made of Cotton fibre, Mercerized Bamboo fibre and natural herbs were used for this study. The Sanitary napkin was prepared and selected herbs were coated on sanitary napkins and evaluated the parameters such as Absorbency Test (ISO 5405-1980) and Leakage test (EAS 96:2008). From this evaluation the result was concluded that no fluid show up in Absorbency test and it is observed that there was no sign of leakage in side or bottom or anywhere found when the barrier sheet was folded in to a cone and place with fluid for 48 hours. It is concluded that features like flexibility, softness, absorbency and comfort were good in Sanitary napkin.

Keywords

Absorbency Test, Bamboo fibre, Cotton fibre, Eco friendly, Leakage test and Sanitary napkins


Citation of this Article

Dr. M. Sumithra, “Evaluation of 100% Eco-Friendly Herbal Coated Sanitary Napkin” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 2, pp 86-87, February 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.702012

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