Cyclodextrin for Aroma Finishing on Textile Substrates-A Review

Effective implementation of microencapsulation technique and cyclodextrin for the production of cosmetic textiles can be introduced as a technical textiles-based product. α-, β- and γ-cyclodextrin can be applied for the aromatherapic textile as host molecule, because it exhibits qualities of controlled release which may beneficial for the improvement of human life style. Cyclodextrin molecules are capable of forming inclusion compounds with fragrances that fit into the cone-shaped hydrophobic cavity. As a result, the release-fragrance rates are greatly decreased. There are many possibilities for the development of new textile products with advanced properties based  on cyclodextrin. Microencapsulation technology is an effective technique used to control the release properties of active  ingredients that prolong the functionality of cosmetic textiles. Focusing  on the field of cosmetic textiles, the major interest in microencapsulation is currently in the application of attractive fragrances, vitamins, essential oils, skin moisturizing agents, skin cooling agents etc.