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Table 3 UPF values, protection class and K/S values of twill weave fabric dyed with natural colorants at different concentrations

From: An evaluation of UV protection imparted by cotton fabrics dyed with natural colorants

 

Colorant

UPF

UV Protection Class

K/S

Twill weave

2% Madder

> 50

Excellent

0.27

 

4% Madder

> 50

Excellent

0.44

 

6% Madder

> 50

Excellent

0.59

 

2 % Cochineal

> 50

Excellent

0.82

 

4% Cochineal

> 50

Excellent

1.70

 

6% Cochineal

> 50

Excellent

1.89

 

2% Indigo

> 50

Excellent

2.33

 

4% Indigo

> 50

Excellent

3.76

 

6% Indigo

> 50

Excellent

4.00