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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2026;5(2):307-312

Evaluation of Insect Repellent Finish using “Leucas aspera” Leaves Extract

Author Name: M Jeba Renciya;   R Naveena Sri;  

1. Assistant Professor, Department of Costume Design and Fashion Technology, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu, India

2. Assistant Professor, Department of Costume Design and Fashion Technology, Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women (Autonomous), Vaniyambadi, Tamil Nadu, India

Paper Type: research paper
Article Information
Paper Received on: 2026-01-13
Paper Accepted on: 2026-02-28
Paper Published on: 2026-03-27
Abstract:

This study examines using Leucas aspera leaves to create an insect-repellent finish on textiles via the padding mangle process. The extract was evenly applied to cotton fabric, then dried and cured. The results show that Leucas aspera provides an effective, natural alternative to synthetic insect repellents for textiles.

Keywords:

Leucas aspera, Methanol Extract, Insect Repellant, Cotton Fabric.

How to Cite this Article:

M Jeba Renciya,R Naveena Sri. Evaluation of Insect Repellent Finish using “Leucas aspera” Leaves Extract. International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary. 2026: 5(2):307-312


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