Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEALTH, ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Sarajevo, Bosna-Hersek, 24 - 26 Ekim 2025, ss.14-16, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Humanity has recently been excessively polluting
natural resources and nature, and not only the scientific community but also
many organizations are undertaking various activities to prevent this dire
situation. In this study, heather (Calluna
vulgaris L.) leaves were used as a natural dye source for the dyeing of
woolen fabrics. The heather leaves to be used as dye were dried and ground and
dyed at 95°C for 1 hour using FeSO₄ and CuSO₄ metal salts, or a combination of
these, as mordants. After dyeing, a "warm wash-soap wash-warm
wash-rinse" process was applied, and then it was dried at room
temperature. Colors in brown, light brown, and beige tones were obtained. The
CIE L*a*b* color values and K/S values of the colored samples were
determined using Konica Minolta spectrophotometry. Additionally, the washing
and rubbing fastness values of the dyed samples were tested, and they were
determined to be within 4-5 points. As a result, acceptable color shades and
fastness tests were obtained for the dyed samples.