is also about being socially responsible. And over all, the textile industry isn’t a very responsible one with large scale utilization of synthetic hazardous chemical dyeing and printing. Thus, natural dyeing only can be a safest, everlasting, soothing way of life due to their nature of
Cheap or cost effective
Variety of shades can be obtained from one dye with changing concentrations and combinations.
Non-toxic during the process of production.
No negative health effect on wearing.
Other quality such as antibacterial, UV-Protection, Deodorizing.
1.13.4 Practicality of Natural Dyes
The earlier discussion shows that, the use of synthetic dyes in textile and other industries is hazardous for the life of all organisms and environmental health. Therefore, utilization of natural dyes in large extent is necessary to overcome the toxic effects of synthetic dyes. The advantages of natural dyes are as they come from natural sources therefore, not harmful to the environment, so appealing to the consumers. Natural dyes are obtained from renewable sources, therefore, impose no harm to the environment. When dyes are taken from plant parts, the large scale production of flower crops and other species definitely increase the income of farmers and can generate employability. They give soothing shades and soft hue color pay off to textile so safe and secure for all of us. When fabric is made by natural dyes, it is also protective to the users from harmful rays of sunlight. Antibacterial properties found in the naturally dyed fabric that protect the wearer from diseases.
However, there are some disadvantages of natural dyes as they are expensive, tend to fade quickly, less availability of sources, low sustainability of color and shades etc. Because of these reasons the natural dyes are less popular in use among people. On the other hand natural dyes are vibrant in colors, nontoxic, non-allergic, non-carcinogenic, safer for kids, eco-friendly, lowering human dependence on harmful products, produce no waste due to origin from nature. Thus, the importance of natural dyes is because of their utilitarian uses, aesthetic satisfaction and harmless qualities, demand us to make them popular in society.
The use of natural dyes will make us feel proud to be closely connected with nature and to recognize the importance it plays in our lives. Gradually with the help of organized plantation and farming the cost effective production and dyeing will definitely be possible in future to serve the purpose of large scale trade and commerce. Hence, the application, usage and popularization of natural dyes may be a way to conserve our environment and pay off the obligation of nature.
Acknowledgement
The authors are grateful to University Grants Commission (UGC), Delhi for the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (Taiyaba Nimra Ansari) and Dr. S.T. Silawat, Principal, Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore for providing necessary facilities.
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