Migration Letters Volume: 21, No: S1 (2024), pp. 1053-1059 ISSN: 1741-8984 (Print) ISSN: 1741-8992 (Online) www.migrationletters.com Improvements to Eco-Friendly Sanitary Napkins made from Natural Fibres: Development and Characterization M. Mahalakshmia 1 , V. Maheshwari 2 Abstract: Three sanitary napkin types produced from natural fibers were put through a rigorous evaluation process to determine their performance attributes in this study. In order to give a thorough understanding of their absorbency, retention, rewet resistance, and leakage prevention capabilities, these napkins had different core compositions and top layers. The outcomes showed that although all the variations had different advantages and disadvantages, Sample S3, which had a bamboo-flax-hemp core, was the best performer. It had remarkable absorbency and retention, even though it slightly rewet under load. Sample S1 excelled in absorbency and dryness, while Sample S2 showed balanced performance. These results highlight the significance of customizing the composition of sanitary napkins to individual user preferences while maintaining an environmentally and biodegradably sound framework. Textiles play an essential role in assisting women in their struggle against numerous barriers. Women's health and hygiene are supported by absorbent hygiene, an essential type of medical textiles, particularly during the menstrual cycle, which presents several challenges for women. In order to make sanitary napkins more affordable, this research focuses on changing natural fibres to make them appropriate for use in them. This aids in breaking into the rural women's market, assisting the women in adapting to the physiological changes occurring during these vulnerable days, allowing them to make their vitalizing contributions to society with greater flair.
Keywords: bamboo, flax, hemp, eco-friendly, hygienic, sanitary napkins, Super absorbent polymer.
1. Introduction: This study on improving the eco-friendliness of this disposable sanitary product was initiated because to the increased consumer awareness of environmental friendliness and the need for disposable goods to maintain a healthy atmosphere. The prepared sanitary napkins are made up of an absorbent core, a super absorbent polymer, and a leak-proof substance, all of which are enclosed in cover stock [1]. People now expect more from textiles in terms of providing this sanitary functionality as consumer awareness of hygienic lifestyles grows. Research in the textile and garment industries has been heavily focused on developing novel fibres, textiles, finishes, and apparel items that will provide the wearer with this level of comfort. There are several synthetic commercial items on the market. But safer raw materials that can provide our fabrics with a wide range of applications are now flooding the market in an 1 Department of Costume Design and Fashion, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. 2 Department of Costume Design and Fashion, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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