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In the textile wet processing industry, finishing plays a vital role for quality and value. A garment which has undergone any finishing treatment will enjoy a high commercial value in the globalized market. Finishing is the special or added feature to a garment during processing which enhances the final usage of the same. In the abundance of various finishes, importance is given to Anti-Microbial Finish since people take much care about health and hygiene. Even though Finishing is important, it consumes more time and resources when it is done separately. Hence in this project "IN-SITU FINISHING ON COTTON FABRIC" It was decided to combine two finishes in a single bath in order to reduce the time consumption and resources without sacrificing the effect of finishing. Direct die which has wide application in dyeing is comparatively cheap and easily available dye. But it lacks behind its fastness properties Based on these considerations, in this work Anti-Microbial finish is imparted on the cotton fabric. The natural sources such as Neem, Turmeric and Aloe vera considered to be anti microbial agents are added to the direct dye bath which is in the extract form in order to enhance the fastness property of the direct dye and impart Anti-Microbial effect on the fabric. The ingredients used are eco-friendly, easily available and give good effect to human skin. These fabrics with anti-microbial finished effect can be used for the production of many valuable garments such as medicinal purpose, baby garments, undergarments etc.