NATURAL DYEING PROPERTIES OF WOOL FABRICS BY POMEGRANATE (Punica granatum) PEEL

Pomegranate peel natural dye solution was prepared and used to dye wool fabrics. The effects of mordant type, concentration, and chemical post-treatment on color yield and fastness properties were investigated. The naturally dyed fabrics had between 6.63-23.05 (K/S) color strength, and the color fastness results of the dyed fabrics were moderate/high level. The selected dyed fiber sample surfaces were observed using a scanning electron microscope. The SEM images of the dyed fabrics demonstrated a smooth surface profile. The experimental study showed that waste pomegranate peel extract was suitable for the natural dyeing of wool fabrics.