Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

Pulcra and Inditex explain that the Sustineri Colouring process was a result of joint research undertaken to mitigate the harm caused by standard dyeing processes as well as to reduce the consumption ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The craft life isn’t for everyone, but the joy of creating ...

The craft life isn’t for everyone, but the joy of creating kaleidoscopic, highly unique garments that are almost impossible to replicate might just draw you in. It’s a surprisingly simple process when ...

Four years ago, one of my favorite sweatshirts got a very bad oil stain on it. Instead of throwing it out, I decided to tie-dye it, drawing on techniques and muscle memory from my days tie-dyeing at ...

The process of at-home tie-dyeing is far from new. In fact, we’ve been doing it since we were kids — at sleepovers, summer camps, and oh-so-many birthday parties. But as adults, upon feeling the need ...