Textile and Apparel Science

Modified Techniques to Detect Antibacterial Activity of Bamboo and Natural Bamboo Fiber

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Abstract

Fibers and textiles that exhibit antibacterial properties are of great importance for health, sanitation, and consumer demands. Bamboo, which can be a source of fiber, has innate antibacterial properties.  However, production of bamboo fibers with natural antibacterial property has not been achieved at an industrial level. The current antibacterial test methods for textiles rely on a zone of inhibition, which is less precise as it is hard to measure irregular inhibition zones, and cell recovery assessment after cell suspension with the specimen. This study focuses on modifying suitable antibacterial test methods to provide more quantitative results. The modified methods were applied to specimens from four bamboo species, extracted natural bamboo fibers from the four species, commercial bamboo viscose, and three other conventional fibers. The modified variable plate method was able to a detect clear distinction in antibacterial activity of different samples quantitatively for K. pneumoniae and S. aureus bacteria.

Keywords: Bamboo, Antibacterial Textiles, Antibacterial Test

How to Cite:

Rocky, B. P. & Thompson, A. J., (2020) “Modified Techniques to Detect Antibacterial Activity of Bamboo and Natural Bamboo Fiber”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11968