Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part E (2022)

Natural dyes are sustainable, non-hazardous, sustainable and eco-friendly in nature. In addition0to creating subdued shades but also offer the ability to create unique textile substrates with performance attributes like UV protection, deodorizing, antioxidant, antifeedant, and antibacterial qualities. In today's market, creating colorful textile items using natural colorants may increase consumer interest even more. Finding substitute natural degradable dyes has thus emerged as one of the industry's top initiatives in the current environment. Therefore, finding alternative natural degradable dyes has become one of the leading trends in this field in the present scenario.
This study highlights the benefits of natural dyes over synthetic ones, which improves the functional properties of dyed cotton fabric with Punica granatum peel, turmeric, and henna natural dyes with the use of alum as mordant and nanoparticle for environmental benefits.