The interest in using natural dyes on textile materials has recently increased. In this study, different natural dyes, i.e., madder root, walnut shell, henna, horse chestnut, pomegranate peel, berberis vulgaris root, thyme, and sage tea were used for dyeing organic cotton fabrics.
The dyeing performances of the dyed fabrics were determined considering K/S and color fastness properties. The results of the experimental study are listed below:
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Organic cotton fabrics could be naturally dyed with a suitable mordant.
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The mordant used in the dyeing process changed color strength depending on the natural dye used.
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In general, washing fastness in color changing was at a medium/high level.
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The rubbing fastness of fabrics was at a high level in dry form while the level of wet rubbing fastness was between medium and high.