SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM

Dr. Vinitha Paulose; Dafna Basheer

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM

December 2025

Vol-11, Issue-6

Paper ID: 27837

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Abstract & Details

Research Area

Fashion and Textiles

Keywords

Natural dye Melastoma Malabathricum bamboo–cotton sustainability eco-textiles home furnishing

Abstract

Growing environmental concerns have accelerated the shift toward sustainable textile solutions, including natural dyes and eco-friendly fibers. This study investigates the application of Melastoma malabathricum dye on bamboo–cotton blended fabric using alum as a mordant to develop eco-conscious table linen products. The dye was extracted from fresh flowers and applied using the tie-dye technique. Phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and tannins, supporting its potential as a natural colorant. Test results indicated acceptable colour fastness and favourable visual evaluation of the dyed samples. The developed table napkin, runner, and placement mat were well received for colour, design, and utility. The study concludes that Melastoma malabathricum is a promising natural dye source with potential application in sustainable home furnishing textiles.

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#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Dr. Vinitha Paulose	St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) Ernakulam
2	Dafna Basheer	St. Teresa’s College (Autonomous) Ernakulam

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APA Style

Paulose, Dr. Vinitha & Basheer, Dafna (2025). SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(6), 1504-1510.

MLA Style

Paulose, Dr. Vinitha, and Dafna Basheer. "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 6, 2025, pp. 1504-1510.

IEEE Style

Dr. Vinitha Paulose and Dafna Basheer, "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 1504-1510, 2025.

Vancouver Style

Paulose Dr. Vinitha, Basheer Dafna. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(6):1504-1510.

Harvard Style

Paulose, Dr. Vinitha & Basheer, Dafna (2025) 'SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(6), pp. 1504-1510.

Chicago Style

Paulose, Dr. Vinitha and Dafna Basheer. "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 6 (2025): 1504-1510.

Turabian Style

Paulose, Dr. Vinitha and Dafna Basheer. "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TABLE LINENS USING NATURAL DYE EXTRACTED FROM MELASTOMA MALABATHRICUM." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 6 (2025): 1504-1510.