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Table 4 UPF values, protection class and K/S values of sateen 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

Sateen weave

2% Madder

> 50

Excellent

0.25

 

4% Madder

> 50

Excellent

0.36

 

6% Madder

> 50

Excellent

0.59

 

2% Cochineal

> 50

Excellent

1.78

 

4% Cochineal

> 50

Excellent

1.87

 

6% Cochineal

> 50

Excellent

2.42

 

2% Indigo

> 50

Excellent

1.66

 

4%Indigo

> 50

Excellent

2.05

 

6% Indigo

> 50

Excellent

2.40