**3. Methodology**

### **3.1 Material**

Bamboo yarns were used count 1/64 Nm both side warp and weft direction.

## **3.2 Method**

Bamboo fabric was developed on the handloom in 100 reed count, 2/dent of yarn with plain weave used bamboo yarns both side warp and weft. After manufacturing following process on bamboo fabric.

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**Figure 3.** *Drying in open air.*

**Figure 1.** *Scouring.*

**Figure 2.**

*Washing by fresh water.*

*Exploration of Bamboo Fabrics with Natural Dyes for Sustainability*

*DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.88688*

#### *3.2.1 Natural dyeing and printing processes*

#### *3.2.1.1 Scouring*

M:L—1:50 Time—60 min at 60–90°C temperature Casting soda—5% (by weight of the fabric) Common salt—2% by weight of the fabric (**Figures 1**–**3**). *Exploration of Bamboo Fabrics with Natural Dyes for Sustainability DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.88688*

**Figure 1.** *Scouring.*

*Fashion Industry - An Itinerary Between Feelings and Technology*

Bamboo has the fastest growth rate among the various types of renewable natural fibers, bamboo fabrics require less dyestuff than cotton fabrics in order to be dyed to the level desired, as they absorb the dyestuff better and faster and show the colour better [5]. The most important aspects of clothing is comfort properties like thermal resistance, air permeability, water vapor and liquid water permeability are critical for the thermal comfort of a clothed body. Comfort plays a vital role in the selection of apparel [12]. Bamboo fiber is more efficient than the cotton fiber as it needs less dying color and raw material to dye the fabric as per the required need. The natural dyeing solution was obtained by from rind of Vempadam Bark (*Ventilago madraspatna*) used for dyeing bamboo

Zakrzewski [7] reported that cross-section of the bamboo fiber is covered with micro-holes giving the fabric better moisture absorption and ventilation. According to authoritative testing figures, apparels made from bamboo fibers are 1–2 degrees lower than normal apparels in hot summer. Apparel made from bamboo fiber is

Bamboo fibers are claimed to have some distinctive properties such as high moisture absorption, better drape and deep colour effect [9, 10]. Bamboo fiber are claimed to have unique properties such as inherent antimicrobial, UV-shielding properties without aid from petrol-derivative chemicals. These unique properties and the sustainable nature of bamboo fiber have started to attract consumers in the

1.Comparative study of natural dyed, printed bamboo and cotton fabrics.

2.Developed garments of the natural dyed and printed bamboo fabric according

Bamboo yarns were used count 1/64 Nm both side warp and weft direction.

Bamboo fabric was developed on the handloom in 100 reed count, 2/dent of yarn with plain weave used bamboo yarns both side warp and weft. After manufacturing

fabric. Fastness properties of the dyed sample were studied [6].

crowned as *air conditioning dress* [8].

**2. Objectives**

**3. Methodology**

**3.1 Material**

**3.2 Method**

*3.2.1.1 Scouring*

M:L—1:50

to "Fashion Trend."

following process on bamboo fabric.

*3.2.1 Natural dyeing and printing processes*

Time—60 min at 60–90°C temperature Casting soda—5% (by weight of the fabric)

Common salt—2% by weight of the fabric (**Figures 1**–**3**).

textile market, particularly due to the high price [11].

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**Figure 2.** *Washing by fresh water.*

**Figure 3.** *Drying in open air.*
