20, April 2025

Exploring the potential of Indian madder root as a natural dye for textile application

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-4; APR-2025

Author(s): Nanthini.S.R

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PG Student1, Asst.Professor2

PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202504037     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202504037


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This study explores the feasibility of using soap-nut powder (Sapindus mukorossi) as a natural bleaching agent and Indian madder root (Rubia cordifolia) as a dye for cotton textiles in the production of eco-friendly children's clothing. Natural scouring and bleaching were achieved using soap-nut extract, where saponins function as bio-surfactants to effectively degrease and naturally whiten the fabric. The dyeing process employed Indian madder root to impart a range of reddish hues to the cotton, with various mordanting techniques enhancing dye uptake and colour fastness. Notably, alum and bio-mordants provided superior fastness properties, yielding shades from soft pink to deep red. Subsequent fabric performance evaluations confirmed the treated cotton's softness, durability, and comfort, affirming its suitability for sensitive applications such as children's apparel.

cotton textile, eco- friendly, Indian madder root, Natural scouring, natural bleaching, natural dyeing, soap-nut.

Nanthini. S R, Dr. J. Banupriya (2025); Exploring the potential of Indian madder root as a natural dye for textile application, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-4, Pp.265-270.        Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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