Natural-coloured cotton holds a distinct position at the global level due to its inherent pigmentation environmentally-friendly characteristics and unique textile value. It is a form of cotton in which colour is naturally embedded within the fibre, therefore eliminating the need for chemical dyeing processes.

At a time when the world is rapidly moving towards organic eco-friendly and sustainable textile products natural-coloured cotton is emerging as an important and noteworthy alternative.

Demand for natural-coloured cotton and the products derived from it are gradually increasing in international markets as these products not only exert a lower environmental burden but also meet modern standards of health quality and sustainability.

According to research literature, there are seven basic types or colour groups of natural-coloured cotton found worldwide, including light brown, dark brown, green grey pinkish-brown, pale yellow or yellowish and blue or bluish shades.

At present, brown and green cotton varieties are of greater practical and commercial importance as their colours are relatively more stable in higher demand and better suited for industrial applications. Agricultural experts consider natural-coloured cotton to be a non-toxic chemical-free and pollution-safe textile raw material. Compared to white cotton products made from natural-coloured cotton allow significant savings in water energy and chemical inputs due to the absence of the dyeing stage in the manufacturing........

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