Abstract This paper begins with a brief history of dyes, discussing both the origins and development of natural dyes as well as the development of synthetic dyes. Next, the paper describes the experiment the author of the paper conducted in an effort to scientifically discover which natural dyes work the best when dyeing plain cotton cloth. The description of the experiment includes a list of the materials used, an explanation of the procedure used in the experiment, a discussion of the results obtained, and a look at what can be concluded from the experiment.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History
Synthetic Dyes
Materials
Procedures
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper "Color fascinates us! Different colors are being combined every day to add flavor to life. Today cloth can be made in any color of the rainbow. To dye something means to stain, or give new permanent color to. Natural dyes have existed for a long period of time in many different countries. Years ago, reds and browns were the most common colors used for clothing. They were mostly made from a variety of berries and barks. Blues and purples were the most difficult to make. Most dyes were obtained from animal, fruit, and vegetable extracts. The pigment of the substance used is taken out, and a cloth is submerged in the coloring solution. Finally, a dazzling new color is stained onto the cloth."
