Asian Journal of Home Science

Jyoti Singla ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Krishna Khambra ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Sciences, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Colour fastness of fabric is very important aspect as end use of fabrics depends on this property. A study was conducted to investigate the colour fastness properties of tie-dyed cotton fabric using reactive dye. The tie-dyed samples were evaluated for colour fastness to washing, rubbing, light and perspiration using the methods prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards. The fabric was dyed with reactive dye in two dye concentrations i.e., 2 per cent and 4 per cent. In 2 per cent dye concentration, the washing fastness was excellent whereas in 4 per cent it was very good. Sunlight fastness was good in both 2 per cent and 4 per cent dye concentrations. Acidic perspiration fastness was good in both the dye concentrations and alkaline perspiration fastness was very good in 2 per cent dye concentration and it was fairly good in 4 per cent dye concentration. Dry rubbing fastness was excellent in both dye concentrations i.e. 2 and 4 per cent of reactive dye and wet rubbing fastness was very good with both the dye concentrations. The results concluded that colour fastness of the samples dyed with lower percentage gave better fastness than higher percentage indicating that more dye ions hinders the absorption of dye by the fabric.

Keywords

Reactive Dye, Colour Fastness, Dye Concentration

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Punam Rani ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Sciences, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Colour and designs have been used to enhance the intrinsic beauty of textiles from ancient time. It is believed that ornamentation by dyeing and printing developed earlier than the use of clothing itself. Design is the knowledgeable selection and application of the basic art elements i.e., line, shape, colour and texture to produce a unified expressive visual statement. Screen printing is a versatile process for design applications on textiles. The present study was conducted to develop designs for saree suitable for screen printing. Thirty one Chinese motifs were identified for application in textiles comprising of 11 geometrical, 12 floral and 8 animal/birds motifs and created on computer using software Corel DRAW 9. Created motifs were got evaluated from 30 experts and 5 top ranked motifs were selected from each category. Selected motifs were used for development of 22 designs suitable for application on saree-blouse through screen printing. Out of 22 designs, 6 designs were finally selected for application on saree which were placed with all possible variations. These design arrangements were again shown to the experts to seek their preferences. Placement of saree border with scattered motifs (4.60) was preferred most followed by overall placement (3.96) and border placement (3.94).

Keywords

Chinese Motifs, Saree, Screen Printing, Computer Aided Designing

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Saroj Yadav ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Sciences, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Since the last one and half decade, application of natural dyes on different fabrics viz., cotton, wool, silk, jute and some blends, etc. is gaining popularity all over the world in light of famous German ban. Only dyeing and producing a colour range for different fabrics is not enough it is equally important to study the effect of dyeing on various physical properties of the dyed fabric as end use of different fabrics depend on these properties. Thus, a study was conducted to investigate the effect of dye obtained from rein wardtia flowers on physical properties of silk fabric. The fabric was dyed and post mordanted with stannous chloride, ferrous sulphate, Indian gooseberry and Babool. From the experiment, it was found that general appearance, lusture and texture of dyed fabric were good. In case of fabric thickness, weight, count and flexural rigidity and crease recovery angle the dyed and mordanted samples showed increase in the properties. Breaking strength and elongation of all the samples except ferrous sulphate mordanted increased in both warp and weft directions.

Keywords

Natural Dye, Physical Properties, Silk Fabric, Lusture, Texture

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Saroj Yadav ¹, Geeta Gaba ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Harayana), IN

Abstract

Textile printing involves the production of a predetermined coloured pattern on a fabric, usually with a definite repeat. In India dyeing and printing with natural dyes is an age old practice. Today's scene of natural dye promotion is very optimistic and promising. The scientists and textile technologists of various institutions have started working on natural dyes as a possible means of producing ecologically sound products which would appeal to green minded consumers. Keeping in view the importance of natural dyes in textile world a study was conducted to print cotton fabric with kachnar bark dye using Cassia tora gum. Cotton fabric was scoured to remove impurities. Dried kachnar bark was grounded to make powder, 8 per cent dye was extracted by boiling in water, strained to get dye extract. Extracted dye was evaporated to make 10 ml. dye concentrate. Two concentrations i.e. 2.5 and 5 per cent of Cassia tora gum powder was used as natural thickner. Paste of thickener was prepared by adding lukewarm water and added to dye concentrate for making printing paste. Copper sulphate and ferrous sulphate were used as mordants. Printing was done by block and screen printing techniques. Printed samples were dried in sun, cured for three days and steamed in laboratory steamer. The printed samples were evaluated visually for depth of colour, evenness of print, sharpness of print and overall appearance. Fastness of printed samples was studied against, sunlight, washing, rubbing and perspiration using standard test methods. Results of the study revealed that for visual evaluation screen printed samples scored higher as compared to block printed samples. The fastness ratings against different agencies ranged from good (3) to excellent (5). The fastnesses as well as visual evaluation grades of Cassia tora gum were comparable with guar gum used as controlled thickner, hence Cassia tora gum can be used effectively for printing of cotton.

Keywords

Printing, Kachnar Bark, Cassia tora, Mordant, Thickener, Visual Evaluation, Fastness.

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Poonam Kumari ¹, Neelam M. Rose ², Saroj S. Jeet Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN
2 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN

Abstract

Natural fragrant microcapsule with gelatin and gum as a wall material palmarosa as a core material were prepared by complex cocervation technique. Different variables, including ratio of essential oil, gum, gelatin, temperature and pH were optimized on the basis of comparative analysis through visual assessment under inverted microscope. Result showed that medium sized microcapsules having sharp and thick wall and good uniformity in size and distribution were formed at ratio of 1:2:4 of oil, gum and gelatin, at a temperature of 50°C with initial and final pH 4.5 and 9.0, respectively. Hence, these optimized ratios were selected for preparation of microcapsules.

Keywords

Cocervation Technique, Gelatin, Microcapsule, Palmarosa Oil.

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Mamta Agrawal ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ², N. M. Rose ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile And Apparel Designing, I. C. College of Home Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN
2 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. college of Home Science, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN

Abstract

The study was to explore the printing of cotton fabric with natural dyes extracted from catechu bark. The printing receipe was standardized using different variables viz., extraction pH, dye paste, pH of guar paste, dye paste and guar paste ratio, fixer concentration and mordant concentration. Copper sulphate and ferrous sulphate were used as mordants and colour fastness properties of printed samples were evaluated. The results indicated that different shades of brown and black were obtained using mordants with excellent washing and sunlight fastness. It was observed that washing made colour brighter and faster.

Keywords

Printing, Cotton Fabric, Catechu Bark.

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Mamta Agrawal ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹, N. M. Rose ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN

Abstract

For present study, colour fastness properties of printed samples with catechu, double coreopsis and mango bark were evaluated. The results depicted that all the dyes have very good to excellent washing and sunlight fastness. Hence, recommended for upholstery items like curtains, bed covers, cushion covers etc. The colours obtained using mordants were soft, lustrous and natural. The use of these dyes is eco- friendly and can be used successfully by textile industry and may be exported.

Keywords

Dyes, Colour Fastness, Mordants, Eco-Friendly.

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