Effectiveness of Wattle Tree (Acacia Pynantha) Bio Mordant and Blackjack (Bidens Pilosa) Dye on Textiles

According to Uddin (2015), the textile dyeing industry utilizes excessive amount of textile chemicals to meet required coloration for the global textile consumption [3]. This is due to cheaper prices, wider ranges of bright shades, and considerably improved fastness properties in comparison to natural dyes. Unfortunately, the production of textile chemicals is dependent on petrochemical sources, and some of these chemicals contain carcinogenic amines. The application of such chemicals causes serious health hazards and negatively influences the eco-balance in nature. The use of synthetic dyes has decreased and consequently, there is an exploration of using natural ingredients to make wet processing environmentally friendly.