The popularity of natural dyes is increasing day by day due to their properties such as soothing colors, non carcinogenic, non hazardous and safe for environment. Some natural dyes also have been reported antibacterial properties. In present research work owers of Butea monosperma and Tagetes erecta were used for dye extraction. Banana pseudostem sap and Punica granatum rind taken as biomordant. High performance thin layer chromatography was conducted for identi cation of components of Butea monosperma, Tagetes erecta, Banana (Musa sp.) pseudostem sap and Punica granatum rind. Dyeing of two types of cotton fabrics performed at pre-optimized conditions. The antibacterial activity of dyed fabrics was evaluated quantitatively and qualitatively. Research nding supported the usage of Butea monosperma, Tagetes erecta, Banana (Musa sp.) pseudostem sap and Punica granatum rind in textile dyeing process.
IntroductionNatural dyes are one of the most important natural products obtained from plants, animals, minerals, and micro-organisms. These dyes are used to color fabric, food, cosmetic products, and in decorative arts from the ancient period. After 1856 with the discovery of synthetic dyes, the popularity of natural dyes has diminished. Textile industries attracted to synthetic dyes which are cost-effective, fast in color and easy to apply on textiles. Wide application of synthetic dyes for long time resulted carcinogenic effects, mutagenic and non-biodegradable nature (Kiumarsi et al. 2017). Now a days awareness spreads for zero discharge emission, global warming, and ecosystem health for which green products are again in demand (Sagnella et al. 2014; Sangella et al. 2015). In this concern, people are also taking interest in hygiene and safe clothing. Cotton is one of the most common fabrics for apparels in all over the world.Cotton is produced naturally and a good substrate to grow on microorganism (Fu et al. 2011;Zhou and Kan 2015). As a hydrophilic nature, cotton easily provides suitable conditions, such as humidity, adequate temperature, and nutrition, for the growth of microorganisms, which generates an unpleasant odor, stains, and discoloration of the fabric. Therefore, it becomes necessary to apply an antibacterial nishing on cotton fabrics. The e ciency of any agent or substance which is used to mainly against bacteria for killing or inhibition is called antibacterial properties. Antibacterial nishes generally applied by using spun in additives, Padding, Spraying, Microencapsulation, Polymer modi cation etc. Many natural dyes have resistance towards bacterial colonies growth. Therefore, in this research work dyeing of cotton fabric is done with natural dyes and mordants to explore safe and hygienic clothing.Flowers of Butea monosperma and Marigold were taken as a dye source. However, Pomegranate rind and Banana pseudostem sap is taken as mordant. Most of the natural dyes have very low a nity towards fabric, so a mordant ( xing agent) required to x dyes on fabric. Chromium, copper, iron, tin and tannic acid etc. ...