Ozdemir Muge Burcu, Karadag Recep, Koseoglu Ilknur
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Trade and Finance, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Fashion and Textile Design, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Sci Rep. 2025 Jul 1;15(1):21596. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-05032-x.
This study examines the competitiveness of natural dyes compared to conventional dyes in the textile dyeing industry, with a specific focus on agricultural production and international trade. Traditionally used in textile dyeing, natural dyes offer more sustainable processes that are less harmful to both the environment and human health. However, the introduction of synthetic dyes during the Industrial Revolution led to a significant decline in the use of natural dye plants, which became marginalized in industrial applications. In recent years, growing environmental concerns and a shift toward sustainable consumption have revitalized interest in natural dye plants, signaling a broader transition toward eco-friendly practices in the textile sector. Economically, natural dye production supports local communities and contributes to rural development. This research identifies seed types with high dye compound content and yield, focusing particularly on madder cultivation. While madder can produce up to 6,710 kg per hectare, this study uses a more conservative estimate of 5,000 kg per hectare for its calculations. Madder adapts well to diverse soil types, including infertile lands where cereals fail to grow. The study compares the average market value of madder production with that of selected cereal crops in Turkey, highlighting its agricultural efficiency and export potential. Through economic analysis, the study evaluates the production performance and trade share of natural dye plants and provides policy recommendations to promote the adoption of sustainable dyeing methods in the textile industry.
本研究考察了天然染料在纺织印染行业中与传统染料相比的竞争力，特别关注农业生产和国际贸易。天然染料传统上用于纺织印染，提供了更具可持续性的工艺，对环境和人类健康危害较小。然而，工业革命期间合成染料的引入导致天然染料植物的使用大幅下降，它们在工业应用中被边缘化。近年来，日益增长的环境担忧和向可持续消费的转变使人们对天然染料植物的兴趣重新燃起，这标志着纺织部门正朝着更环保的做法进行更广泛的转变。在经济方面，天然染料生产支持当地社区并促进农村发展。本研究确定了染料化合物含量和产量高的种子类型，特别关注茜草的种植。虽然茜草每公顷产量可达6710千克，但本研究在计算时采用了每公顷5000千克这一更为保守的估计。茜草能很好地适应多种土壤类型，包括谷物无法生长的贫瘠土地。该研究将土耳其茜草生产的平均市场价值与选定谷物作物的平均市场价值进行了比较，突出了其农业效率和出口潜力。通过经济分析，该研究评估了天然染料植物的生产表现和贸易份额，并提出了政策建议，以促进纺织行业采用可持续的染色方法。
