 Functional fabrics with antibacterial and UV protection capabilities are becoming increasingly popular in the current pandemic and global warming era, as natural products are being used over synthetic chemicals to add value to textiles for safety and protection purposes. This review paper focuses on novel finishing techniques for textiles that align with future trends and challenges to meet functional and environmental demands. This article was authored by J. N. Shah, Rajiv Podye and Roshmi Deepashwari.