Naturally Extracted Inks for Digital Printing of Natural Fabrics

Hassabo, Ahmed G.; Abd El-Salam, Neaama A.; Mohamed, Nourhan A.; Gouda, Nehad Z.; Khaleed, Nadeen; Shaker, Sohaila; Abd El-Aziz, Eman

doi:10.21608/jtcps.2023.222695.1223

Naturally Extracted Inks for Digital Printing of Natural Fabrics

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt

² Benha University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Benha, Egypt

10.21608/jtcps.2023.222695.1223

Abstract

People are getting more and more interested in the advantages of utilizing natural dyes in textiles. Synthetic dyes have been linked to toxic and allergic responses, which has led several nations to enact strict environmental laws. Natural colors are more ecologically friendly and biodegradable than synthetic dyes. Natural colors come in four different varieties: those derived from plants, animals, minerals, and microbes. Natural dyes may be used to color any natural cloth. According to a recent study, they can also be used to color synthetic materials. Natural colors are utilized in food, medicine, handicrafts, and the tanning of leather in addition to textiles. Many of the plants that give things their natural color also have medicinal uses. To be thorough, this study reviews the categorization of natural dyes and the myriad sustainability issues related to their production and use.

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