Pigments are uncommon in the textile industry because, unlike dyes, they are insoluble in water and need a binder to stick to fabrics. The acrylic and polyurethane binders typically used can make ...

Red wine stains can be removed if you act quickly and use the right techniques. Learn how to remove red wine stains from ...

Fizzy water was the key to making polyester dye less harmful to the environment in the creation of a new method developed by an interdisciplinary team at the University of Leeds spin-out company, ...

Annatto seeds are harvested from the Achiote tree, native to tropical regions of Central and South America. Widely referred to as the “lipstick tree,” Achiote trees’ annatto seeds were historically ...

Dr Oates, SwitchDye’s Chief Technology Officer, who carried out his PhD as part of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, ...

Discover India's rich culture and craftsmanship through its unique textiles. These living legacies, from Moirang Phee to ...

Stefan Beckman unpacks the tools of his trade, including a staple gun, a 1970s-style tape dispenser and a Pantone-esque color ...

University of Leeds researchers have developed SwitchDye, a technique that reduces polyester dyeing chemicals by 90 % and ...

Rain, school runs and hot drinks meet fabric seats at the worst time of year, leaving marks that test your nerves. With half-term journeys and damp ...

African patterns are famous for their vibrant colors and intricate designs. These patterns can be recreated using natural ...

Kalamkari, a traditional Indian art form, is characterized by its intricate hand-painted or block-printed designs on fabric ...

In the future, your clothes might come from vats of living microbes. Reporting in the Cell Press journal Trends in Biotechnology on November 12, researchers demonstrate that bacteria can ...