Ruby Red

Botanical Name :- Rubia Cordifolia

English Name :- Indian Madder

Our Brand Name :- Ruby Red

Colouring Component :- Alizarin

 

Description:-

Rubia cordifolia, often known as common madder or Indian madder, the roots of Indian madder are used for dyeing.

 Manjistha, or Rubia Cordifolia to give it its scientific name, is a branched climber with small, greenish white flowers that are arranged in a cluster of round, fleshy, purple fruits. Its roots have a brownish red bark from which a red dye is obtained.

This plant grows well in hilly districts of India.

 

Colour Imparted:-

It gives orange to red colour on cellulose fibers. 

Ayurvedic/Medicinal/Healing Properties :-

Manjistha is considered to be one of the most valuable herbs in Ayurveda. The ancient physician and sage, Charaka has categorized the herb as :- that which improves the complexion and that which reduces fever.  It is also a well known as a rejuvenative.

Dyeing process :-

Mordant the cellulose Fibers with Alum 10% Wof for 30 mins at 80C.

After Mordanting one wash to the fiber,

Take Ruby Red as per the desired shade, for medium take 2% wof and dye the fiber for 1 hour at 100C.

Now wash with non-ionic soap.