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The aim is to improve the coloration performance and light stability of natural dyes on cotton fabrics using cochineal composite microspheres.

Preparation of cochineal/polystyrene composite colloidal microspheres and their self-assembly and coloration properties on cotton fabrics

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced dye properties in cotton fabrics, suggesting improved coloration stability.

The aim is to improve the coloration performance and light stability of natural dyes on cotton fabrics using cochineal composite microspheres.
Cochineal was incorporated onto cationic cross-linked polystyrene microspheres through electrostatic adsorption.
The characteristics of prepared microspheres were assessed using thermogravimetric analysis, infrared spectroscopy, and zeta-potential analysis.
Dyeing properties were analyzed on cotton knitted fabrics under controlled conditions.
The average microsphere size increased from 112 nm to 192 nm.
The adsorption process is identified as mainly electrostatic interaction, with optimal conditions established for dye absorption.
Dyeing fastness properties showed dry rubbing ranging from 4 to 5 and wet rubbing fastness around 3 to 4.

He et al. (2026) studied this question.

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