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The utilization of recycled polyester fabrics, natural dyes, and waste-derived bio-resources within waterless dyeing systems represents a holistic approach toward environmentally responsible textile manufacturing. This study focuses on the production of sustainable textiles by dyeing recycled polyester fabrics with natural madder dye and eggshell powder in a waterless supercritical CO2 medium. The samples were characterized via SEM, TGA, wash fastness tests, and tensile strength measurements. SEM images clearly revealed the presence of eggshell powder (ESP) on the fabric surfaces. After UV aging, the samples containing 20% ESP exhibited higher tensile strength and more pronounced color stability compared to the control sample. The CaCO3 component of the ESP contributed to UV resistance, while the TGA results showed higher residual mass for ESP-treated samples, indicating improved thermal stability. Moreover, the persistence of ESP on the fabric surface after repeated washing and the satisfactory wash fastness results confirmed the durability of the treatment. 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