Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics with the Natural Dyes Saffron (Turmeric) and Urucum

  • Juliana Furian Diniz Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
  • Patricia Franciscatti Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
  • Taís Larissa Silva Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
Keywords: Cotton, Saffron, Urucum, Mordants.

Abstract

Natural dyes are used since the dawn of humanity, but were gradually replaced by synthetic ones, which, albeit practical, have a high impacting effect on the environment. Current study identifies the best methods in dyeing cotton fabrics with the natural dyes, turmeric and annatto, in order to obtain more consistent color tones and lower color release through fixatives with no impact on the environment. The best dyeing method in both cases was achieved by boiling in distilled water. The most efficient modants were vinegar and sea salt in quantities specified in the methods.

Author Biographies

Juliana Furian Diniz, Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
Discente do curso de moda do Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR. E-mail: juliana_diniz@hotmail.com
Patricia Franciscatti, Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
Discente do curso de moda do Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR. E-mail: patifranciscatti@hotmail.com
Taís Larissa Silva, Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR
Docente do curso de moda do Centro Universitário de Maringá – CESUMAR. E-mail: taislarissa@hotmail.com; tais.silva@cesumar.br
Published
2011-04-11
Issue
Vol 13 No 1 (2011)
Section
Artigos de Iniciação Científica
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