The book comprehensively covers the realm of natural dyes textiles including the compilation of standardized methods of dyeing acceptable to present-day markets. The coverage also includes the use of dyeing machinery, scientific methods of colour evaluation, computer aided colour matching and recipe prediction with natural dyes.

Contents

1. Classification of natural dyes

2. Extraction of colour from natural sources

3. Mordants

4. Dyeing with natural dyes

5. Colour evaluation of dyed textiles

6. Colour fastness properties

7. Finishing of dyed textiles

8. Strength of Textiles dyed with natural dyes

9. Eco-friendliness of natural dyes in dyed textiles

10. Identification of natural dyes in dyed textiles

11. Prospects of natural dyes