Dyes are widely used in the cosmetics, textile, leather, food, paper and plastic industries, but in view of toxicity, these dyes show carcinogenicity towards the environment in the form of effluents [1], due to which the dye bath needs modifications that not only reduce the effluent load but also make the textile processing ecofriendly. Modifications involve the use of modern techniques [2] such as ultraviolet radiation [3], plasma [4], gamma [5-6] ultrasonic, and microwave [7] -all of which make the dyeing process cost-, time-, and laboreffective as well as sustainable. Of these techniques, the role of UV radiation is gaining popularity due to its treatment and efficiency. Previously it has been reported that UV radiation adds value in coloration, as well as improving fastness properties. Due to such wonderful benefits, these rays are used in textiles, wood, fibre, and Pol.
AbstractA uniform and eco-friendly heating source, ultraviolet radiation has auspiciously improved the disperse dyeing of polyester fabrics. For our current study we used disperse yellow 211 (DY 211) to dye polyester fabric under the influence of ultraviolet treatment. Both the fabric and dye solution were UV-treated for 15-60 min and dyed under variable conditions. We found that ultraviolet-treated polyester (RP) for 30 min. gives good color strength and darker shades at 70ºC using 70 mL of un-irradiated dye solution (NRS) of pH 8 in the presence of 2% of dispersant. While for the dye bath of pH 11, irradiated polyester (RP) for 45 min. using 90 mL irradiated dye solution (RS) gives good color strength and darker shades at 100°C in the presence of 1% of dispersant. ISO standards for fastness revealed good-to-excellent ratings for different shades dyed under optimal conditions. Ultraviolet treatment not only reduced the time, labor, and money, but also improved color characteristics.