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Abstract
This article explores the impact of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Na-CMC) and sericin on the rheological, physical, and mechanical properties of thickening polymer compositions used in cotton fabric printing. Thermodynamic and structural characteristics of polymer systems based on starch, Na-CMC, and sericin are investigated using analytical methods including IR spectroscopy and electron microscopy. The study emphasizes both the ecological and economic advantages of these compositions. Additionally, a cost-effective and ecologically friendly process has been developed for printing cotton textiles with active dyes, which boosts print quality, colorfastness, and declines material discomfort. The results confirm the potential of these thickening systems to replace traditional alginate-based compositions while maintaining or exceeding performance standards.