Dyeing of Wool and Cotton Fabrics with Leaves of Apple (Malus Domestica) Tree

ABSTRACT

In this study, apple leaves were used to dye wool and cotton fabrics. Effects of mordant type and dyeing technique on color yield and fastness properties were investigated. The selected dyed fibre sample surfaces were observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Color strength (K/S) values of the dyed fabrics were between 0.53 and 20.56. Washing and rubbing fastness results of the dyed fabrics were moderate/high. The SEM images of the naturally dyed fabrics demonstrated a smooth surface profile. We have concluded that apple leaf is suitable for the natural dyeing of wool fabrics.

用苹果 (Malus domestica) 树叶子染色羊毛和棉织品

在这项研究中，苹果树叶被用于染羊毛和棉织物。考察媒介类型和染色技术在得色牢度性能的影响。使用扫描电子显微镜 (SEM) 观察所选择的染色纤维样品的表面。染色织物的色强度（克/秒）值在0.53和20.56之间。染色织物的水洗牢度和摩擦牢度均为中/高度。自然染色织物的扫描电镜图像表现出光滑的表面轮廓。我们已经得出结论，苹果叶是适用于羊毛织物的天然染色。

KEYWORDS:

• Apple leaves
• cotton
• dyeing
• Malus domestica
• wool
• fastness

关键词:

• 苹果叶；棉花；染色；苹果；羊毛；色牢度