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@article{173679,
        author = {Farisa . M and A.Ashlin Prathisha and V. Abisha Shalini and Dr.K.S. Saravanya},
        title = {From waste to wear : Transforming Coffee Grounds  into Sustainable Textile Dye for cotton/hemp fabric},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1336-1340},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173679},
        abstract = {This study explores the potential of natural dyeing using coffee grounds on cotton/hemp blend fabric, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly coloration in the textile industry. Spent coffee grounds, a waste material, offer a unique opportunity for upcycling, reducing environmental impact, and creating a circular economy. By utilizing coffee grounds as a natural dye, this research aims to develop an innovative, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible textile dyeing process. This approach also enables a shift away from synthetic dyes, which can harm the environment, and instead, fosters a more sustainable and eco-friendly textile production. The use of cotton/hemp blend fabric, dyed with coffee grounds, yields a sustainable material for aesthetic end-products, providing a unique combination of style, comfort, and environmental responsibility. The findings of this study will contribute to the development of sustainable textile practices, offering a novel and appealing eco-friendly material solution for the textile industry.},
        keywords = {Coffee Grounds Dye, Cotton/Hemp, Natural Dye, Sustainable Textile Dyeing.},
        month = {March},
        }