Research shows teak leaves with coco husk extract produce natural dye
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM. The University of Antique College of Teacher Education holds a research colloquium on Tuesday (June 3, 2025). The event gathered 17 studies including the use of agricultural waste teak leaves with coco husk extract as a natural dye for cotton fabric. (Photo courtesy of UA-CTE)
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique — A research showed using agricultural waste teak leaves with coco husk extract can be a natural dye for cotton fabric.
The study by undergraduate students Recca Mae Amaran and Ma. Jersievel Fadol found that the mix can enhance the color saturation and durability of the cotton fabric.
It is titled “Teak (Tectona grandis) Leaves with Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Husk Extract as Natural Dye for Cotton Fabric.”
The study was one of the 17 reports presented during the conference of the University of Antique-College of Teacher Education (UA-CTE) on Tuesday.
“The study is an important contribution to the micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, particularly to the ‘patadyong’ or handloom weavers of the province of Antique,” College Dean Dr. Grace Pastolero said in an interview Thursday.
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) and the UA promote natural dye because it is eco-friendly.
It also reduces the reliance of Antique handloom weavers on synthetic dyes.
The DOST-PTRI established a hub for natural dye in San Remigio in 2024 to encourage its use by handloom weavers.
Pastolero said other studies useful for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were also presented during the event.
“We really welcome the MSMEs who would like to collaborate with us on the research study,” she said.
CTE research coordinator Dr. Joel Bual said they had the colloquium to advocate a sustainable culture of research and for possible utilization of the society.
Other research presented included studies on tourism development in the highlands of San Remigio, traditional games among Iraynon Bukidnon in Laua-an, and enthno-mathematical concepts in making muscovado or brown sugar./apl
