Comparative study of unbleached and bleached cotton knitted fabric dyed with chickpea husk agro-waste

Abstract

Textile-grade color from the outer husk of chickpeas, a plentiful agro-industrial processing byproduct found in India, was utilized. The extract was used to impart color to cotton knitted unbleached and bleached fabric with citric acid as a mordant. The study examines the dyeing characteristics of knitted cotton fabrics that have been bleached and unbleached. It tests colored materials for color fastness, strength, and other textile attributes, and it analyzes the effect of fabric pre-treatment on the dyeing process and color fastness. The research aimed to explore the eco-friendly and sustainable aspects of utilizing chickpea husk agro-waste as a dye source for cotton-knitted fabrics. The method is completely ecologically safe as no chemicals were utilized in the coloring process.