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A Comparison of Ayurvedic, Natural, and Synthetic Dyeing Techniques.
The Ayurvastra dyeing process is a distinctive and innovative method that we have outlined in the table below.
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Natural (Conventional) Dyeing
Synthetic Dyeing
The Ayurvastra dyeing process is a distinctive and innovative method that we have outlined in the table below.
| Process | Ayurvedic Dyeing | Natural (Conventional) Dyeing | Synthetic Dyeing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrics or Yarn | We use only natural fibre like Cotton, Silk, Linen, Jute, Bamboo, Wool and so on. | Apart from natural fibres, synthetic or petro chemical yarns are also used. | Synthetic or petro chemical yarns and all types of fabrics are used for dyeing. |
| Pre-processing of fabrics | Desizing: we used Natural surfactants like soap nut / araapu / leaves. Scouring: We use whey milk and natural alkaline's. Bleaching: Bleaching is done naturally using limestone, sunlight. | Many natural dyes use chemicals for pre-processing because cheap and easy work. Many natural units use washing soda, bleaching powder, chlorine, etc. for pre-processing. | Synthetic or petro chemical yarns and all types of fabrics are used for dyeing. |
| Dyeing | The dye extracts are directly taken from medicinal rich herbs. Some herbs itself will act as a mordant and dye. | Even through dye extracts are from natural sources but for fixing colors many toxic and heavy metals are used. | For making bright colors harmful chemical dyes like formaldehyde, Chrome, Copper, Dioxin and zinc are used for making colors. |
| Fixing | Natural herbs and natural mineral fixtures are used for finishing the fabrics. | Organic chemicals fixtures are used for finishing the fabrics. | Many type of fixtures are derived from a different chemical process which can create health problems. |
| Softening | Softener is made from natural oil, natural castor oil, aloe vera and natural emulsifying agents. | Eco-friendly chemical softener or synthetic softener is used. | Highly toxic chemical fixtures and softeners are used. |
| Gumming / Finishing | This is a special process made to give wellness to the fabrics with a unique finishing. | Chemical finishing process. | Chemical finishing process. |
* Shades will vary depending upon herbs (Ratio/ Season/Climate/Region etc.)