Textiles and Clothing Sustainability

Table 3 Color fastness to washing (color change and color staining) of untreated and chitosan-treated dyed jute fabric samples

From: Improving dyeability and antibacterial activity of Lawsonia inermis L on jute fabrics by chitosan pretreatment

Test fabric samples	Washing fastness ratings
	Color change	Color staining
	Color change	Acetate	Cotton	Nylon	Polyester	Acrylic	Wool
A	4–5	4–5	4	4–5	4–5	4–5	4–5
B	4–5	4–5	4	4–5	4–5	4–5	4–5
C	4–5	4–5	3–4	4–5	4–5	4–5	4
D	4	4–5	3–4	4–5	4–5	4–5	4
E	4	4–5	3	4–5	4–5	4–5	4

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