Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Daksha, Dr. Meenu Srivastava and Sneha Gargi

Abstract:
Present investigation is based on BACO fabric dyed with three selected natural dyes extracted from Terminalia arjuna, Rubia cordifolia and Alkanna tinctoria root. Optimal results were accomplished when dyeing at 80 °C for 90 min. The dyeing was subsequently conducted using pre-mordanting method, the mordanting produced a variety of color shades. The color fastness to washing and sunlight was found good to excellent with Terminalia arjuna dye. BACO fabric dyed with Terminalia arjuna showed very good to excellent anti-microbial properties.