Table 6 Presents the properties related to (K/S) and fastness of various printed fabrics that have employed extracted gum in distinct roles, either functioning as a thickener, serving as a binder, or being utilized in a combined capacity (both functions are performed simultaneously).

From: Facile strategy toward the development of novel binder and thickening agent from apple rock bael for textile printing

Fabric

Gum used

K/S

Fastness

Washing

Perspiration

Rubbing

Light

Acidic

Alkaline

Alt

St

Alt

St

Alt

St

Dry

Wet

Cotton

Thickener

9.92

3–4

3–4

3–4

3–4

4–5

4–5

3–4

3–4

6–7

Binder

7.73

3

3

3–4

3

3–4

4

3–4

3–4

6

Both

1.21

2

3

2–3

2

2

2–3

2

2

3–4

Wool

Thickener

13.39

3–4

3–4

4

4

4–5

4–5

4

4

6–7

Binder

10.76

3

3

3–4

3–4

3–4

4

3–4

3–4

6

Both

3.03

2

3

2–3

2

2

2–3

2

2

4

Polyester/Cotton

Thickener

12.51

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

6–7

Binder

8.91

3–4

3–4

4

4

4

4–5

3–4

3–4

6

Both

1.93

2

3

2–3

2

2

2–3

2

2

3–4

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