Black never went out of style in Japan's ancient capital, where Kyoto artisans are resorting to a centuries-old dyeing method to revive faded and well-worn beloved clothing for customers. The ...

A visual expression of happiness in fabric form, tie-dye, in all of its Technicolor glory, is the kind of mood boost we need now—particularly as we’ve been stuck in the same-old confines of home.

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 ...

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Fabrics with electrical functionality have been around for several years, but are very rarely used in mainstream clothing. The fabrics are very expensive and the supply can be unreliable. Frustrated ...

CEBU, Philippines - The use of dyes and implementation of various dyeing processes have long been components in the making of clothes, home essentials and fashion accessories. Since the glory days of ...

Home dyeing can be a gamble if you are new to the idea, but even if you are experienced in the art, knowing the reaction difference between animal fibers and plant based fibers can be crucial to ...

Most of the discourse surrounding personal protective equipment (PPE) is justifiably concentrated on the ability of a garment to minimize exposure to hazards, ultimately making workplaces safer.