Investigation of the Color, Fastness and Antimicrobial Properties of Wool Fabrics Dyed with the Natural Dye Extracted from the Cone of Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana

Coconut husk is considered waste and its fibers can be used as a source of natural dyes for textiles. The objective of this research is to obtain natural dyes from old coconut (Cocos nucifera) husk waste fibers through the extraction process. Brown color was produced in the liquid-liquid extraction method. The brown color natural dyes were then used to dye cotton cloth. Three different binding agents were used during the fixation process, i.e. tunjung, naphtol salt, and alum. The coloring results of the natural dye on the cotton cloth were as follow: with alum binding agent the resulting color was light brown (cream), whereas tunjung binding agent produced a greenish brown color, and using napthol salt binding agent produced yellow color. The colored cotton cloths were tested for their color fastness properties against rubbing, soap washing, and sunlight exposure. The measurement scale used was grey scales, which was used to evaluate the color change (color fading) and color staining (color transfer) during color fastness testing. In general, based on the results, the colored cotton cloth using alum as binding agent showed better color fastness properties against rubbing, soap washing, and sunlight exposure compared to the ones using tunjung and naphtol salt binding agents.

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Short Communication: The color fastness of cotton cloth dyed with dye extracted from skin of shallot (Allium ascalonicum)

Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity ◽

10.13057/biodiv/d200907 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (9) ◽

Author(s):

Sarwono Sarwono ◽

SIGIT SANTOSA ◽

NADIA SIGI PRAMESWARI

Keyword(s):

Short Communication ◽

Color Change ◽

Natural Dye ◽

Cotton Cloth ◽

Color Fastness ◽

Test Results ◽

Grey Scale ◽

Shed Light ◽

Scale Data

Abstract. Sarwono, Santosa S, Prameswari NS. 2019. Short Communication: The color fastness of cotton cloth dyed with dye extracted from skin of shallot (Allium ascalonicum). Biodiversitas 20: 2475-2479. Inventing new sources of materials in textile coloration industry in Indonesia, especially batik industry, is necessary for the preservation of Indonesia’s textile heritage. Focusing on the exploitation of Allium ascalonicum L., this present study aimed at discovering whether shallot skin can be used as a natural dye for textile through the fixation of alum, chalk, and tunjung. It also tried to shed light on the method of applying dye from the skin of shallot to cotton cloth for batik and measured the color fastness. The test of color fastness was done using Staining Scale and Grey Scale. Data were gathered through observation and analyzed descriptively. The results of color fastness test showed that the color fastness of cotton cloth dyed with extract of shallot skin using alum fixation was fairly good based on color change and sufficient based on staining scale. The test results using chalk fixation showed that the color fastness was poor based on color change, but sufficient based on staining scale. Other results with tunjung fixation showed that the color fastness was sufficient.

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Extraction and Optimization of Natural Dye from Hambo Hambo(Cassia singueana)Plant Used for Coloration of Tanned Leather Materials

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering ◽

10.1155/2017/7516409 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Taame Berhanu ◽

Saminathan Ratnapandian

Keyword(s):

Aloe Vera ◽

Natural Dye ◽

International Standards ◽

Bark Extract ◽

Color Fastness ◽

Fastness Properties ◽

Visible Spectroscopy ◽

Color Strength ◽

Uv Visible ◽

Temperature Time

This investigation was aimed at introducing natural dye extracted from the bark ofCassia Singueanaplant for dyeing chrome tanned sheep skin crust leather. The colorant was extracted by aqueous extraction and its strength evaluated using UV-Visible spectroscopy. The extraction with the highest strength (3.9 atλmaxof 400 nm) was obtained at temperature of 95°C, concentration of 60 g/l, and time of 60 minutes. The possibility of using aloe vera juice and mango bark extract as natural mordants for leather coloration was investigated. Dyeing was conducted with and without mordant using different combinations of temperature, time, pH, and concentration of mordants. All three mordanting techniques were evaluated. The color strength(K/S), CIEL⁎a⁎b⁎values, and fastness properties (light, rubbing, and perspiration) of dyed leather samples were evaluated using appropriate instruments and according to international standards. Majority of samples exhibited that fastness result was in the range of good-excellent. Significantly better color fastness was obtained in case of leather samples premordanted with aloe vera. This study leads to the conclusion that dye extracted from bark ofCassia singueanacan be used as colorant for tanned leather with the selected natural mordants.

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Pigment Printing of Natural Dye from Red Mangrove Bark on Silk Fabrics

Materials Science Forum ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.695.279 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 695 ◽

pp. 279-282 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Monthon Nakpathom ◽

Buppha Somboon ◽

Nootsara Narumol

Keyword(s):

Textile Industry ◽

Environmental Concern ◽

Natural Dye ◽

Synthetic Dyes ◽

Color Fastness ◽

Color Strength ◽

Red Mangrove ◽

Silk Fabrics ◽

Thickening Agents ◽

Significant Attention

Recently, the use of natural dyes in textile industry has gained more significant attention owing to environmental concern on the use of certain toxic synthetic dyes. In this research, pigment printing of silk fabrics with natural dye from red mangrove bark has been investigated. Three types of thickening agents, i.e., synthetic thickener, sodium alginate and tex gum were used to prepare printing pastes. In addition, the effects of dye concentration and steaming time during fixation step on color strength in term of K/S values were evaluated. The results on color fastness to washing and light as well as stiffness of the printed fabrics were also reported.

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Dyeing Properties to Wool Fabrics of Catechu Dye Purified by Micro-Filtration Membrane

Research Journal of Textile and Apparel ◽

10.1108/rjta-12-01-2008-b004 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 32-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Xiuliang Hou ◽

Li Wei ◽

Xinlong Zhang ◽

Huihui Wu ◽

Qicheng Zhou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ph Value ◽

Wool Fabric ◽

Color Fastness ◽

Color Changes ◽

Ph Values ◽

Filtration Membrane ◽

Wool Fabrics ◽

Characteristic Values ◽

The Stability ◽

Different Levels

Catechu liquor, which is deep brown-red in color, was purified with a micro-filtration membrane and the stability of catechu dye to different levels of temperatures and pH were investigated in this paper. The effects of the dyeing conditions on color characteristic values and color fastnesses of the dyed wool fabrics were also investigated. The results show that the liquor of catechu dye is stable at pH values of 3-7 and its color changes to a deeper brown-red when its pH value is above 8. The preferable dyeing conditions for wool fabric with refined powder catechu dye are as follows: dyeing temperature of 100±C, pH value of 6.5 for the dye bath and catechu dye of 1-4% (o.w.f). The dyed wool fabric has good color fastnesses to washing, alkali perspiration and dry rubbing. However, its color fastness rating to wet rubbing is poor, ranging from 2-3. Further research will be needed on this aspect.

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Dyeing Properties and Color Fastness of Chitosan Treated Cotton Fabrics with Thian King Leaves Extract

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.749.89 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 749 ◽

pp. 89-93 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Pornpen Morakotjinda ◽

Walaikorn Nitayaphat

Keyword(s):

Tensile Strength ◽

Cotton Fabrics ◽

Natural Dye ◽

Test Method ◽

Color Fastness ◽

Fastness Properties ◽

Dye Uptake ◽

Whiteness Index ◽

Chitosan Concentration ◽

Finishing Agent

Chitosan, a naturally available biopolymer, was used as finishing agent to increase dye uptake and color fastness of cotton fabrics. Thian King leaves extract a natural dye was applied on cotton fabrics after chitosan treatment. The whiteness index and tensile strength of samples were measured to study the effect of chitosan application. The color of dyed samples was investigated in term of the colorimetric parameters (L*, a*, b*, ∆E) and K/S values. The color fastness to washing, rubbing and light of dyed samples was determined according to AATCC test method. The results showed that the chitosan concentration enhances the whiteness index and tensile strength of the treated cotton fabrics. Chitosan treatment showed increase dye uptake of cotton fabrics. Fastness properties of these to washing, rubbing and light have also been discussed.

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Chitosan as a Thickener for Direct Printing of Natural Dye on Cotton Fabric

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.610-613.3394 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 610-613 ◽

pp. 3394-3397 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jiraporn Choomchit ◽

Jantip Suesat ◽

Sae Be Porntip

Keyword(s):

Sodium Alginate ◽

Cotton Fabric ◽

Natural Dye ◽

Color Fastness ◽

Fastness Properties ◽

Direct Printing ◽

Chitosan Concentration ◽

Color Yield

Development of chitosan as a thickener for direct printing of natural dye on cotton fabric was investigated. Chitosan was applied as a thickener at various concentrations and its effect on the print properties was determined in comparison with the typical printing thickener, sodium alginate. The results exhibited that chitosan affected the fabric properties by increasing fabric yellowness and stiffness. However, with increasing chitosan concentrations, the yellowness reduced only marginally. Direct printing on cotton fabric with 3% Natural Chestnut at varying chitosan concentrations showed that the optimum chitosan concentration for the printing was at 3%w/v, being equivalent to the viscosity of 17,800 mPa. The 3%w/v chitosan imparted the ultimate color yield, print outline sharpness and a minimal dye bleeding on the unprinted area of the fabric. Use of chitosan concentration higher than 3%w/v led to poor print properties on the fabric. The efficiency as a thickener of chitosan was found to be superior to sodium alginate. A high color yield and good color fastness properties on cotton fabric were rendered in the case of chitosan thickener at the same applied concentration with sodium alginate.

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