Eco-Friendly Innovations in Textile Dyeing: A Comprehensive Review of Natural Dyes
Saroj Devi
DES (Home Sci.) CCSHAU KVK, Jind, India.
Dheeraj Panghaal *
DES (Soil Sci.) CCSHAU KVK, Jind, India.
Pawan Kumar
DES (Ext Edu.) CCSHAU KVK, Jind, India.
Priti Malik
DES (Agronomy) CCSHAU KVK, Jind, India.
Er Ravi
DES (Agri. Engg.) CCSHAU KVK, Jind, India.
Surender Mittal
TA(Farm) CCSHAU KVK, Jind, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Natural dyes have garnered increasing attention in recent years due to their environmentally friendly properties and cultural significance. The reintroduction of natural dyes in the textile industry is largely driven by growing awareness of the adverse environmental impacts of synthetic dyes. This review aims to explore the historical significance, extraction processes, mordanting techniques, and recent advancements in natural dyeing, as well as the challenges associated with their use. By incorporating insights from various studies and reviews, this paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential and limitations of natural dyes in textile dyeing.
Keywords: Natural dyes, textile dyeing, synthetic dyes, dye-yielding plants