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 ...
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 ...
Textile dyeing is one of the most polluting steps in the fashion supply chain. Most dyes are derived from fossil fuels and optimized for performance and cost. Globally, dyehouses use trillions of ...