Biological color stripping: A novel technology for removal of dye from cellulose fibers

► A lucrative and environment friendly method for the removal of dyes from fabrics. ► The shade strength does not showed any pronounced effect on quality of fabric. ► The chemical treatment affects the quality and durability of fabric. ► G. lucidum IBL-05 has good potential for color stripping of cotton fabric. ► Biological stripping process was found many fold superior to chemical one.