Possibilities of color with the use of natural coloring applied in natural fibers

Abstract

Chemical dyes applied to textiles in the textile processing stage bring serious damage to the environment and human beings involved in the processes. The use of natural dyes in place of chemicals brings benefits in the social and environmental spheres, since highly polluting toxic chemicals are not used in their processes. Despite the importance of its use, many people opt for chemical dyeing over natural dyeing, believing that its colors are scarce. Therefore, the research intends to present a varied color chart using natural dyes applied to natural fibers through applied, qualitative, descriptive research and technical procedures in order to demonstrate the possibility of offering varied colors from natural dyes. A chart of 80 natural colors was made using only 14 plants and residues. In this way, the research contributes to the dissemination of knowledge and encouragement to the consumption of textile pieces based on pro-sustainability practices in fashion. It was verified that it is possible to offer a varied range of colors with the use of natural dyes applied to textiles