Texomat equipment was used for dye extraction. Dye powder
concentrations of 2, 5 and 10 percent owf (on-weight-fabric) with
L:R 1:20 were used for the extraction. The extracting procedure
was done for 1 h at the boiling temperature. Finally, the solution
temperature was reduced to 25 C and it was filtered with filter
papers
Different concentrations, 2, 5 and 10 percent owf of henna
powder were prepared in a mixture of water:ethanol (90:10 v/v) for
24 h and the solution was finally filtered with filter papers.
Petals were washed and dried at 75 C, then crushed. Different
concentrations, 2, 5 and 10 percent owf, of petal powder were
prepared in water and the solution stirred for 30 min at 60 C. Itwas
kept in darkness for another period of 24 h and finally filtered with
filter papers.