Values Added Products on Natural Dye Woven Fabric by Natural Process of Dyeing Using an Auxiliary Agent from Chae Son Hot Spring, Mueang Pan District, Lampang Province

Abstract

Study of values added products on natural dye woven fabric by natural process of dyeing using an auxiliary agent from Chae Son Hot Spring. The purpose of this study were 1) To added product value on woven fabrics by natural process to the production as well as the cloth in various forms. 2) The study of market products to market cotton handmade natural system via internet, and 3) To create a brand for the products for fabrics and natural dyes “Pator Namrae Chae Son”

               The research applied the qualitative research using in-depth interview techniques and focus groups discussion, Ban Hua Thung, weaving group in Thung Kwao sub-district, Mueang Pan district, Lampang province has used mineral from Chae Son National Park for value-added products, woven fabrics, natural dyes.

               The study found that the Chae Son mineral has an impact on natural dyeing. The fabric has more vivid colors than ever before, natural colors are more durable. Chemical substances in the Chae Son Hot Spring are sulfur compounds and other compound that helps in the dying process. The natural fiber has better shaded color with variety color. The “Pator Namrae Chae Son” was claimed as useful for health. In addition, the value-added products of woven fabrics by a natural process was also increased by the product design in a form of textile product design and textile products such as apparel products packaging system through the internet market system through website: http://www.patornamrae.com and the brand building products, used in the name  “Pator Namrae ” to preserve knowledge and sustainable natural fabrics.