Preparation and Properties of Finished Cotton by Artemsia Argyi Oil Microcapsules

2D resin was utilized as the crosslinking agent to cotton fabric for function finishing by gelatinarabic gum microcapsules containing aremshia argyi oil. Effects of content of 2D resin and catalyst on the crease recovery angle, and formaldehyde releasing were investigated. Results show that after finished by the optimized conditions, the concentration of released formaldehyde from the cotton is lower than 75 mg/kg, and more than 80% antibacterial property can also be obtained even after 15 washings. It shows longlasting durable and washable antibacterial property.