 Rice hask silica nanoparticle chitosan nanocomposite coatings were applied to polyester and viscose fabrics using a one-step method, enhancing thermal stability, UV shielding, and mechanical properties while also affecting the tensile strength and UV shielding performance based on textile structure type. This article was authored by Noefatia, A.A. Elibisi, Mammoud Esmorsi and others.