There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

Nicole Stjernsward, a London-based design technologist, has developed a system for dyeing fabric that could soon become a critical device for companies divesting from harmful production practices.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

Stony Creek Colors is convincing farmers who used to grow tobacco to switch to indigo plants and selling the natural blue dye to fabric producers, including denim giant Cone Mills. The Goodlettsville, ...

The natural blue dye indigo is perhaps the most famous vat dye, meaning it doesn’t require heat or a mordant, but instead relies on complex chemical reactions involving air. Participants at this event ...

The tie-dye look was once incredibly trendy. Then, it became retro. Now, it’s classic. Tie-dye is fun, bright and colorful, and when you don’t know what to match with what or which piece should go ...