... rights only Natural colorant Mimusops elengi Cotton fabric Eco-friendly dyeing Color fastness The textile industry, a backbone of global manufacturing, is under pressure owing to its environmental impact. Consumer pressure for green products and strict government regulations...

... properties of pigment dispersions on cotton substrates were evaluated by measuring their K/S values (color strength), rub and color fastness properties, which possessed good results. Research limitations/implications The dispersant used is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. More...