Colour Properties of Tamarindus Indica Seed Dyed Silk Fabric Using Metal and Bio-Mordant

Abstract

The incredibly long-lasting qualities and cost-effectiveness of synthetic dyes revolutionized their production in the nineteenth century. However, a recent study shows the drawbacks of synthetic dyes, motivating people everywhere to use less of them and pay more attention to natural source colours, which have several advantages over synthetic dyes. Different colour shades could come from bacteria, minerals, plants, animals, or plants. This study utilized Tamarindus Indica seed which is considered food waste as a natural colourant on silk fabric with the help of metallic and bio-mordants. The purpose of this study is to investigate the dyeability of the Tamarindus Indica seed on the dyed silk fabrics using different types of mordants