Application of myrrh extract as an eco-friendly dye and antimicrobial agent on wool and silk fabrics part 2: antimicrobial activity and fastness property

ABSTRACT

We investigate the dyeing and antimicrobial properties of myrrh (Commiphora molmol) extracts on wool and silk fabrics, the use of eco-friendly materials such as sumac (Rhus coriaria), manjakani (Quercus infectoria), alum, and ferrous sulfate as mordants. The mordanting methods were optimized.

The best conditions of dyeing process were discussed in the first part of this study. Dyed fabrics were assessed for color strength (K/S), color fastness, and antimicrobial activity. Non-mordanted dyed wool and silk showed color fastness of grade 4–5. Dyed fabrics showed good antimicrobial activity, which was enhanced by mordanting.

摘要

我们研究没药（Commiphoramolmol）提取物对羊毛和真丝织物的染色和抗菌性能，使用生态友好材料如漆绢（Rhuscoriaria）、曼加尼（Quercusinfectoria）、明矾和硫酸亚铁作为媒染剂。优化了媒染方法。在本研究的第一部分中讨论了染色工艺的最佳条件。染色织物的颜色强度（K/S），色牢度和抗菌活性进行了评估。非染色染羊毛和真丝的染色牢度为4～5。染色织物具有良好的抗菌活性，经媒染增强。

KEYWORDS:

• Antimicrobial activity
• dyeing
• Commiphora molmol
• manjakani
• sumac silk
• wool

关键词:

• 抗菌活性
• 染色
• 曼加卡尼 漆绢
• 羊毛

Acknowledgments

The authors, therefore, acknowledge with thanks the DSR for technical and financial support.

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Funding

This work was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, [grant No. D-364-147-1439].