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Sustainable Colorants from Natural Resources

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In order to better understand the evolution and scientific improvements in textile dyeing throughout various archaeological periods, the dyestuffs applied to textile materials by ancient civilizations have been investigated. The utilization of sustainable natural bioresources in advanced garment developments is gaining momentum right now. Research and development in the textile industry have undergone a revolution as a result of the public’s increased awareness of environmental preservation, eco-safety, and health issues. The textile industry has recently been under pressure from the public to utilize natural colorants with more advanced functions, without any negative effects on the environment or aquatic ecosystem. Natural dyes are an environmentally friendly substitute for synthetic colors. Natural dyes are increasingly being used to color textiles as people become more aware of adverse health effects of synthetic colors. Natural colorants won’t cause any effluent issues when used. Natural dye, which is derived from tree, bark, leaves, flowers, and many other readily accessible sources, can provide vibrant colors. This article examines several starting materials for natural dye extraction, modern extraction procedures, surface modification approaches for improving dyeing, and colorfastness characteristics. Some artisans, weavers, and knitters employ natural dye as a distinctive aspect of their work due to the many benefits of this process. The majority of natural dyes have unique characteristics including antimicrobial and UV protection. This review paper will cover important topics including classification, extraction and dyeing, sustainability, as well as the isolated and widespread effects of bio-colorants obtained from bioresources.

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    Nivedha K. Ph.D Scholar & Kalaiarasi K. Associate professor

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K., N., K., K. (2023). Sustainable Colorants from Natural Resources. In: Muthu, S.S. (eds) Novel Sustainable Raw Material Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry. Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-37323-7_2

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