Most of the discussion in sustainable textiles has centered around the fibers–manufacturers making a switch to organic cotton, or creating fabrics from natural, easily-renewable materials like bamboo ...

Singapore-based dye and chemical manufacturer DyStar has released a new indigo dyeing system that it says will drastically reduce water and energy use during denim-making. The century-old company ...

Biotech company Colorifix has closed its funding round to support the transition from pilot production to full-scale commercial manufacturing of its sustainable biological dyeing process for the ...

Whole Cloth Quilt with “Flying Geese” Border, an intricate quilt from early 1800s New York, is one of the more intricate ...

STOCKHOLM/NORWICH, Britain (Reuters) - A British biotech startup is developing a method of textile dyeing that taps into the bright colours of birds and butterflies ...

Think about classic blue jeans. The rich color comes from indigo, and it’s so ubiquitous both in fashion and in the American cultural imagination that it’s easy to imagine denim cloth as a naturally ...

At a factory in Vietnam, workers load rolls of undyed polyester into a steel container connected to a storage tank that holds carbon dioxide. When pressure in the container is turned up, the carbon ...

If you’re looking for a fun activity to enjoy with your kids, tie-dyeing might be the answer. Tie-dye kits contain the basics you need to get started, simplifying the process. With tie-dye garments on ...