Dyeing of protein fabric using eco-friendly dye sources

Natural dyes are used primarily to impart color to textiles, leather, paints, photographs, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, biological stains, and food. Natural dyes offer better UV absorption in the fabrics on which they are used. By wearing naturally dyed clothing, you are therefore able to better protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Hence, in the present study natural dyes were extracted from Rubia Cordifolia (Manjistha), Log Wood (Haematoxylum campechianum), and Charcoal using conventional extraction method. To enhance the dye ability Alum mordant was used in power form along with natural dye solution. The results indicates that the dye source of Rubia Cordifolia (Manjistha) gives Burgundy Red, Log Wood (Haematoxylum campechianum) gives Vivid Purple and Charcoal gives Gray color with the concentration of 8% at PH 7 with extraction time of 160 min at 80°C using Eco-Friendly Silk Fabric.