From rivers turning black to carcinogenic chemicals, here’s the real cost of the cheapest colourful clothes—and how to avoid those toxic dyes from now on.
Scientists have succeeded in obtaining powder dye by growing the indigo plant (Indigofera tinctoria), which can be used instead of synthetic dyes in the
Beyond aromatic cups of tea, scientists from India have embarked on a quest to unlock the hidden potential of tea leaves as a possible source of vibrant natural dyes for textiles. | Beyond aromatic cups of tea, scientists from India have embarked on a quest to unlock the hidden potential of tea leav... Read more
Synthetic dyes are highly toxic and one of the largest sources of environmental pollution. Replacing them with natural dyes is thus a very amazing idea.
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Using plants for fabric dyes is an ancient practice in China that dates back thousands of years.
Take a look at this Indian designer who conducts natural dye workshops!
https://thebetterindia.com/313885/hyderabad-manya-cherabuddi-makes-natural-dyes-conducts-workshops-sustainable-living/
Wow! It’s so easy to make natural dyes using fruits and vegetables.
It’s astonoshing that textile companies still use toxic synthetic dyes when safer, eco-friendly alternatives are available.
Scientists in Turkey have discovered a way to extract natural, sustainable dyes from plants.
Check out this company that uses colour-producing microbes to dye textiles naturally.
https://qz.com/pigment-producing-microbes-eliminate-chemicals-textiles-1851004469
Green tea can also be a source of natural dyes.
Check out this study on the use of microalgae pigments as a source of sustainable, natural textile dye.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211926423003247
Synthetic dyes are highly toxic and one of the largest sources of environmental pollution. Replacing them with natural dyes is thus a very amazing idea.