Natural dyes with future aspects in dyeing of textiles: A research article

Abstract

Dyeing is a complex, specialized science. Nearly all dye stuffs are now producing from synthetic compounds. This means that costs have been greatly reduced and certain application and wear characteristics have been greatly enhanced. But many practitioners of the craft of natural dyeing (i.e. using naturally occurring sources of dye) maintain that natural dyes have a far superior aesthetic quality which is much more pleasing to the eye. On the other hand, many commercial practitioners feel the natural dyes are non-viable on grounds of both quality and economics. In the west, natural dyeing is now practiced only as a handcraft, synthetic dye being used in all commercial applications. Some craft, weavers and knitters use natural dye as a particular feature of their work. © 2015, Sphinx Knowledge House. All rights reserved.