Abstract
To understand the use of pomegranate peel, the extraction and dyeing properties of pomegranate pigment from the rind of punica granatum L were investigated. Natural pigment was extracted from pomegranate husk directly using boiling water in this paper, and then the bamboo pulp fiber fabrics were dyed by single-factor experiment with directdyeing methods. The dyeing rate, color fastness, and single tensile properties were also been tested. Finally, the optimum dyeing technological condition of the bamboo pulp fiber fabric was determined. The optimum technical parameters of pomegranate peel dye were obtained: 1:50 of dye liquor ratio, 60°C of dyeing temperature, 60min of dyeing time, and 9 of pH. The dyed bamboo pulp fiber fabrics with pomegranate peel dye had good color fastness properties to soaping, rubbing and perspiration.
