Eggs aren't the only thing you can dye for Easter! If eggs are in short supply or you just need a little variety in your ...

Think about your favorite shirt. What color is it — and how did it become that color? The dye manufacturer tested different types of fabrics to see how the color would look on each. The manufacturer ...

They determined that the fabric's red dye was made from the dried bodies of a species of parasitic scale insect, Kermes vermilio. The insect is known to burrow into oak trees and feast on their sap.

Indigenous people in Central and South America, including the Incas and Aztecs, were the first to discover ways to use cochineal bugs to make pigments that could color fabrics and other materials.

Using food scraps and natural materials to dye fabrics in beautiful pastel shades is a growing craft movement. We asked an expert how to get started with natural dyeing at home. Welcome to The ...

Image Mariam Lambert dipping a fabric into a vat with a dye made from the woad plant. Many factors determine the final color, including how many times something is dipped, soaking time ...

Pratteln – Archroma has launched a new variant of Avitera SE, its reactive dye technology for cellulosic fibres and blends ...