Multi-Colored Fabric Dye From Talisay (Terminalia catappa) Leaves Extract

Pauline Mariz Manuel

Marjorie Marmeto

Jiezel Ann Sescar

Mrs. Ma. Regaele Olarte (Research Adviser)

Statement of the Problem      

The researchers aimed to determine if the Talisay (Terminalia catappa) leaves extract could be developed as a multi-colored fabric dye.

      Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions:

1.      Can Talisay (Terminalia catappa) leaves extract be developed as a multi-colored dye?

2.      Is there a significant difference between the experimental and control set-ups in terms of:

a.  Reaction to acid

b.  Reaction to base

c.  pH level

d.  Color fastness

Table 1

Frequency Distribution of Yielded Results

in terms of Color

DYE	FREQUENCY	PERCENTAGE (%)
Violet	97	93
Yellow	7	7
Brown	3	3
TOTAL	100	100

 Table 2

Comparison of Mean and T-test Result for 

Talisay and Commercial Fabric Dye

TALISAY LEAVES		COMMERCIAL DYE		VARIANCE
COLOR	FREQUENCY	COLOR	FREQUENCY
Violet	90	Violet	88	2%
Yellow	7	Yellow	10	3%
Brown	3	Brown	2	1%
TOTAL	100		100