Recycling floral waste from temple using different techniques of eco-printing on cotton fabric

Today’s generation is becoming more environmentally conscious and shifting towards sustainable fashion. Unfortunately, synthetic dye is being dominantly used as they produce bright color and are cheap but are hazardous to health and as compared synthetic dye natural dye are chemical free, biodegradable and eco-friendly. Role of natural dye has been increased as preservation of traditional heritage is also one of the important sustainable development goals to which every country is trying to abide. Natural dyes are considered for their endurance and soft lustrous coloring. This research work focused on the extraction of natural dye by recycling floral waste from temples by using different techniques of Eco-printing on cotton fabric. Marigold and rose flowers were commonly used in India for worship. Pre-mordanting method was used for dyeing purposes, in which fabric was first mordant then used for printing. Commercially available tea powder (5gram) was used as Natural source of mordant. Further samples were tested on the basis of wash fastness and rub fastness properties. It was found that samples exhibit good wash and rub fastness.