BUGHAW NA KULAY SA BULAKLAK: CLITORIA TERNATEA (BUTTERFLY PEA) AS NATURAL TEXTILE DYE

Abstract

Natural dyes, also known as organic dyes, are colors derived from natural resources found in our environment. These dyes can be extracted from various sources, including insects, minerals such as iron ore, and different parts of plants. This study investigates the effectiveness of Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) as a natural textile dye. The research aims to address the textile industry’s increasing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly dyeing alternatives and to assess the dye's efficacy in textile applications. This is an experimental research study that examines the differences and correlating factors when using various fabrics—Katsa, Hemp, and Wool—as primary samples. The study also considers factors such as soaking time and the amount of plant material used for the dye. The researchers employed a T-Test to determine the correlation values between light fastness and wash fastness for each of the three fabric types. The study also investigates the color vibrancy of the dyed fabrics over time, considering exposure to light and different textures. Results were compared to the Blue Wool Scale, which serves as the official standard for color comparison. The results of the experimentation, presented in Chapter 4, show that the p-values for both light fastness and wash fastness testing across Katsa, Hemp, and Wool fabrics are all greater than 0.05, leading to a failure to reject the null hypothesis. Therefore, the findings indicate that there is no significant difference in the effectiveness of butterfly pea as a natural textile dye when varying the extraction durations. The findings of this study support the use of Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) as a natural textile dye and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly dyeing alternatives in textile production.