International Journal of Textile Science 2012, 1(3): 5-9 DOI: 10.5923/j.textile.20120103.01 Aesthetic Finishes for Home Textile Materials D. Vasanth Kumar * , N. Boopathi, N. Karthick, P. Ramesh Department of Fashion Technology, Angel College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruppur, 641 665, India Abstract Fragrance finishing of textile materials has been greatly expanded and used in recent years. Fragrance finishing can be done effectively using exhaust method than any other methods. If the fabric is treated with fragrance agents which exhibits higher durability of functionality is estimated. Fragrance finishing can be done by means of lavender aroma with non-ionic binder. This paper examines the effects of fragrance finished aloe-vera and cotton fabrics. Finally both the fragranced finished fabrics were made into wall hangings and the ambiance of the room was evaluated by comparing various factors. In this investigation, factors such as fabric performance, durability of the fragrance and laundering properties of the treated fabrics were investigated. The fragrance finished fabrics can be used in home textile applications such as wall hangings, table covers, carpets and sofa covers. Keywords Fragrance Finishes, Cotton Fabric, Aloe-Vera Fabric, Lavender 1. Introduction Fragrance finishing of textiles is one of the processes which enhance the value of the product by adding various odours to it. The world marketplace is constantly changing and so the demand of consumers is also increased. Everyone desires for continuous change .i.e. something different and unique. This increase in demand, as well as tremendous competition in the market, opens up opportunities for value addition to all forms of textile materials[1]. The effective change has to be implemented in the market. By this extensive analysis, fragrance finishing is considered as emerging area and which has tumble-down the textile industry with lively value added finish by incorporating different fragrances into fabrics, leading to the production of fragranced fabrics[2]. The uses of fragrance finished textile materials were diverse. By taking lavender odour as excellent for wall hangings, the odour of lavender was treated with cotton and aloe-vera fabrics. This proved a good way to meet important emotional and emotional needs, as well as those of a pure and sensorial nature[3, 4]. Interior textiles such as sheets, quilt-covers, curtains, carpets and bed gowns are suitable for the attachment of lavender, rose and sandal fragrances, which are good for fatigue and eliminate tiredness. 2. Materials Normally cotton fabrics can be used for fragrance * Corresponding author: cuteevasanth@gmail.com (D.Vasanth Kumar) Published online at http://journal.sapub.org/textile Copyright © 2012 Scientific & Academic Publishing. All Rights Reserved nominated for fragrance finishing and the evaluation of various factors were completed. Subsequently both the fibres were plant fibres, grown organically and the materials are free from chemical substances. Thus 100% cotton and aloe-vera fabric is taken as the raw material for this fragrance finishing process. 2.1. Process for Fragrance Finishing Procure aloe-vera and cotton yarns samples Weaving Desizing Scouring Printing Fragrance Finishing Test Analysis Product Development 2.2. Weaving In the weaving process, the fabric is woven by plain weave with 60 ends per inch (EPI), 48 Picks per inch (PPI) and the yarn count used is 20 s Ne (100 % cotton and aloe-vera yarn). 2.3. Desizing Both the cotton and aloe-vera fabrics are treated with desizing process for removing starch size. The fabric is padded with malt extract enzyme (3-5%) at 60°C by using 1:20 material to liquor ratio with pH 6-7. Finally the material is washed, squeezed and dried.