This research evaluated ways for applying natural dyes, such as pomegranate peels, marigold flowers, and turmeric separately, to dye hybrid fabric made of cotton and jute. Natural dyes provide a harmless alternative to synthetic dyes, which support the sustainable properties of cotton and jute. Applying natural dyes, such as the dye extracted from pomegranate peels, can reduce wastes. The research analyzed the performance of natural dyes on jute-cotton blended fabric. A different approach that was studied was fuzzy logic as a potential indicator of fabric quality based on dyeing factors. Every colored item was indicated acceptable color fastness to rubbing and washing. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) obtained a score of 3, marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers earned a score of 3/4, and pomegranate (Punica granatum) peels received a score of 4 for color fastness to wash. SEM images exhibited a fibrous structure that was extremely packed and included a Y-shaped fiber break. With an emission at 1639 cm⁻1, FTIR showed carbonyl groups. Pomegranate peels obtained best quality rating of 87.4 %. Color permanence made it feasible and non-toxic substitute for artificial dyes. The tensile force of dyed fabric with pomegranate peels improved by 15 %. The objective of the research is the replacement of synthetic dyes in a sustainable way.
Keywords: Blended fabrics; Color fastness; Fuzzy logic evaluation; Pomegranate peels; Water vapor transmission.
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