Journey of Naturally Colored Cottons: From Field to Final Products and Their Product Ranges

Abstract

Cotton varieties with white fibers have been using in textile industry after treating with many processes such as bleaching and dyeing. Synthetic chemical dyes are the most effective factors on the cost and also dangerous for the environment and the human health. For this reason, the researchers have started working on naturally pigmented cotton germplasm. This study aims to show the potential of both organically grown and naturally colored cotton fibers in relation to clothes, furniture and home decoration in the concept of "from field to final product" with contributions of plant biotechnology.