Natural Product Communications • Vol 19 • No 2
Multifunctional Analysis of Banana Leaves Extracts for Dyeing Properties of Pima Cotton Fabric Using Different Mordants
February 2024 • Qurat Ul Ain, Zill-i-Huma Nazli, Maryam Aslam, Imran Zafar, Hassan Imran Afridi, Ahsanullah Unar, Muhammad Jamshaid, Rizwan‐ur Rehman, Waseem Shoukat…
Introduction Natural dyes have become very important for decades based on their extensive properties compared to synthetic dyes. Pima cotton was dyed with natural dyes derived from plants using mordants, a crucial step in modern industry. Objective This study explores the efficacy of banana leaf-extracted natural dyes with mordants in dyeing Pima cotton, examining color properties, chemical attributes, and fastness while exploring the potential for industrial applications. Methods In this study, banana leaf extrac…