Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Innovative Approaches in Science Research, cilt.9, sa.4, ss.75-85, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Asteraceae family and is native to Northeast Paraguay. Its leaves contain steviol glycosides, a family of zero-calorie natural sweeteners that are 200-300 times sweeter than table sugar and can replace sucrose as well as other synthetic sweeteners. In addition to its use in the food sector, the plant is also considered to be a source of natural dyestuffs. Especially the utilization of the pulp after the extraction process is important in terms of providing a sustainable resource. In this study, the dyeing properties of stevia plant and its pulp were investigated. Silk and cotton fabrics were selected for this study. Alum [KAl(SO4)2.12H2O] and iron (II) sulfate heptahydrate [FeSO4.7H2O] were used for dyeing by pre-mordanting method. Rubbing (dry and wet) and washing fastness tests and color depths were evaluated in terms of K/S and CIELAB color difference values. The data obtained in this first study in the field of dyeing with stevia plant and its pulp showed that the stevia plant can be used as an important source of natural dyestuff. The color scale obtained by using different mordants and dyeing methods can be expanded. Especially the adoption of pulp uses as an environmentally friendly approach will be a source for further studies.