Abstract

Harmful effects of synthetic dyes have become obligation of choosing natural dyes extracted from plantbased colorants in textile sectors due to eco-friendly nature. The current study has been conducted to investigate possible food products (cinnamomum and curcuma longa) as a source of dye for washable woven cotton surgical face mask. Brown and yellow color was obtained at the end of the dyeing process. Dyeing process was performed with salt (NaCl) and apple cider vinegar (CH₃COOH) in order to improve color strength, colorfastness and antibacterial. Dyed surgical facemask was accessed for color coordinates L*, a*, b*, K/S, ΔE* and color fastness to washing, perspiration and, antibacterial activity.

Keywords:Plant-based colorant; Cotton; Face mask; Color fastness; Sustainable resources