This study explores the use of a natural colouring method on silk strands. Before and after dyeing, the chemical composition changes in silk yarn are inspected using a Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) study. The outcomes showed that colourants and fragrances could be introduced to silk yarns without compromising their basic assembly. ...

By M. Sharmila, R. Divya, A. Saniya, C. Prakash