Clitoria ternatea L. as a material for dyeing textile products made of protein fibers

• Published in: Herba polonica Vol. 70; no. 1; pp. 66 - 75
• Main Authors: Schmidt-Przewoźna, Katarzyna, Kicińska-Jakubowska, Anna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 31.03.2024
• ISSN: 0018-0599; 2449-8343
• DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0054.4953

Introduction: Butterfly pea flower Clitoria ternatea L. belongs to family Fabaceae. The plant has many applications in various industries. The most important usage is in medicine and as a food dye. In Europe, it is almost unknown as a textile dye, unlike in Asian countries. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the dyeing properties of textile materials made from protein fibers (sheep's wool and natural silk) by water extract of Butterfly pea.Methods: Knitted fabric made from sheep's wool and silk fabric were selected for testing. The colors of both textile materials using six dyeing methods were compared. Results: The color palettes obtained on protein fibers - wool knitted fabric and silk fabric are totally different. The colors of wool knitted fabrics have warm beige, shades of olive, heather and yellow tones. The colors of silk fabric are shades of heather and lavender.Conclusions: The dyestuff obtained from Clitoria ternatea L. flowers is suitable for dyeing protein fibers. Naturally dyed fabrics and knitted fabrics made of protein fibers increase the attractiveness of products made of these materials.