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 ...

"Shoai-hiyashizome" (refined indigo dyeing) is a dyeing and weaving technique passed down through generations of the Chiba family in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, based on techniques passed down ...

DULUTH — If you knock on Maria Combs' front door in the winter, you may notice an abundance of ice cube trays stacked just outside. You may mistakenly assume that Combs is just a fan of cold drinks, ...

Tanatex Chemicals, a producer of innovative textile processing solutions, has developed a sustainable solution for speeding up the process of dyeing polyester while maintaining quality. Set out in a ...

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

The process of at-home tie-dyeing is far from new. In fact, we’ve been doing it since we were kids — at sleepovers, summer camps, and oh-so-many birthday parties. But as adults, upon feeling the need ...