Dyeing fabrics using indigenous materials

Abstract

This Study attempted to test the appropriate fabric using indigenous materials. This study focused on dyeing fabrics using indigenous materials like acacia, mongo, mahogany, star apple and paper tree. This study tested the level of acceptability of color and odor of different barks in dyeing fabrics like cotton, silk and wool using indigenous materials such as paper tree, star apple, acacia, mango and mahogany. The evaluators of this study were the selected students from Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education major in Garments Fashion and Design at Isabela State University San Mateo Campus, San Mateo, Isabela. The result of the study revealed the level of acceptability in terms of color and odor. The color of the barks of mahogany was rated “very attractive” and “odorless” by the evaluators. Meanwhile, as to the effectiveness, there is no significant difference in the level of effectiveness of dyeing agent in terms of color and odor, in terms of acceptability, there is no significant difference in the level of acceptability of dyeing agent in terms of color and odor. The BTTE major in Garments Fashion and Design students and Faculty are encouraged to conduct and develop future researches related to this study for its further improvement.