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Why does beet root red color not dye fabrics?

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Why does beet root red color not dye fabrics?

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It takes more than color to make a good dye; the colorant has to be able to bond to the fibers. The betalain pigments that give beets their brilliant red color do not chemically stick and so wash right off. They make good food dyes, however.

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