Application of myrrh extract as an eco-friendly dye and antimicrobial agent on wool and silk fabrics part 1: Dyeing with myrrh extract

Abstract

This part investigates the dyeing properties of myrrh (Commiphora molmol) extract on wool and silk fabrics and the use of eco-friendly materials such as sumac (Rhus coriaria) and manjakani (Quercus infectoria) as mordants. The dyeing conditions (e.g., myrrh concentration, pH, and bath temperature) were optimized. Dyed fabrics were assessed for color strength (K/S), tensile strength, and stiffness. Also, the FTIR for myrrh, sumac, and manjakani was determined. The results show that the best results got in these experiments for dyeing with myrrh extract are: 100% myrrh extract, pH 4.5, temperature 100°C, and the time of 60 min.

Keywords

• commiphora molmol
• manjakani
• sumac
• wool
• silk
• dyeing
• color strength