This designer developed a safer, simpler, and healthier solution to conventional fabric dye—using scraps of old fruits and veggies. Nicole Stjernsward, a London-based design technologist, has ...

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 ...

Using fabric dye is a fantastic way to inexpensively refresh clothing and accessories and give faded upholstery new life — or a complete makeover. In addition to revitalizing your wardrobe and ...

Fashion and textiles may be among the last places you’d expect to see innovation. But college researchers in Florida have figured out a revolutionary fabric that can alter its color with a mild change ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

For both old and new gardeners, it’s almost inevitable that come harvest time you’ll have more vegetables than you know what to do with. Pickling, canning or even donating your excess produce are the ...

Learn how to make natural fabric dyes at home with this easy guide. Go all-natural with basic kitchen and pantry ingredients! If you’re looking for a new hobby to keep yourself occupied during the ...

Purple dye wouldn’t cost you more than a few dollars these days, but in Biblical times, the rare color was worth more than precious gold. Now, archaeologists finally have evidence of how the color of ...