Block Printing with Dye Concentrate of Butea Monosperma Flowers with Gum Extracted from Waste Mango Kernel and Cassia Tora Seeds on Cotton Fabric

Dr. Sudha Babel, Dr. Rupali Gupta

Abstract: Natural dyes and natural thickening agents appear to be ideal choice. This is because natural dyes and thickening agents have better biodegradability and higher compatibility with environment. The block printing of cotton fabric using Butea monosperma flowers dye with gum extracted from Mango kernel and cassia tora seed has been carried out. CIE LAB values have also been evaluated and discussed. Evaluation of color coordinator of printed sample and colour fastness properties were also carried out. Good block prints were obtained. Colour fastness results related to washing, crocking, light and perspiration with alkaline and acidic medium showed good results.

Keywords: Natural dye, Natural thickening agent, Block printing, CIE Colour values