Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Kesit Akademi Dergisi, cilt.11, sa.45, ss.344-362, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
Natural dyeing, one of the oldest textile coloring methods in human history, has been prac-ticed in various geographies for centuries and has become a cultural heritage. Plant-based dyeing holds a significant place, particularly in Turkish culture and traditional arts. With increasing environmental awareness, these traditional methods have begun to regain value. This study investigated the dyeability of 100% cotton fabrics with dyes obtained from natural sources, using madder (Rubia tinctorum L.), turmeric (Curcuma longa), and walnut shell (Juglans regia). Five separate experimental dyeing pro-cesses were conducted for each dye. The effects of Alum [KAl(SO₄)₂12H₂O], Iron sulfate (FeSO₄·7H₂O), and Copper sulfate (CuSO₄·5H₂O), which are mordants commonly used in natural dyeing, on color tone and adhesion were evaluated. As part of the experimental studies, different recipes were tested for different times, temperatures, mordant types, and dye ratios, and the resulting color variations were analyzed visually and technically. The dyeing results revealed that the type of mordant directly im-pacted both the resulting color tones and the dye's permanence. A design-oriented collection was de-veloped from the colors selected for this purpose and selected for their highest permanence. At the end of the study, dyeing processes were performed on 100% cotton fabrics to be used in the design, based on experimental applications. This framework created a unique textile collection based on natural dye-ing. This research also aims to demonstrate the potential of natural dyes for sustainable textile produc-tion.