Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Singapore-based dye and chemical manufacturer DyStar has released a new indigo dyeing system that it says will drastically reduce ...

As you examine the ingredient list on a box of herbal hair dye, you may encounter a rich tapestry of exotic-sounding plants that spark curiosity. Each ingredient plays a vital role in the formulation, ...

As the denim industry shifts to become more sustainable, technicians are making strides in developing safer dyeing solutions. One of the latest innovations comes from researchers at the University of ...

The traditional indigo dyeing process has considerable room for improvement, especially given how manufacturers often use substantial amounts of chemicals, water and energy to infuse yarns with the ...

Indigo dyeing is an ancient craft that has been used for centuries to create vibrant blue hues on textiles. The process ...

The natural dyestuff maker Stony Creek Colors is expanding its pact with the dye and pigment maker Archroma to bring plant-based indigo dye to industrial scale. Archroma will implement Stony Creek’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Indigo is a cornerstone of denim production, yet its environmental impact remains shrouded in mystery—even within the industry ...

Synthetic dyes have largely replaced plant-based dyes in the textiles industry, but there are still plenty of artists who ...

A new technique for dyeing denim using a chemical that turns blue in sunlight could slash the environmental impact of jeans manufacturing. Blue denim is dyed with indigo – a compound once extracted ...