Researchers have developed a sustainable method for creating and dyeing fabric using living bacteria. In this method, the ...

From indigo dye pits to cutting-edge pattern making, West Africa is rich with craftsmanship, but has lacked the ...

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 ...

Why suffer through the shorter, darker days of autumn with bland solids when an energetic motif can provide an instant mood ...

Malaika Temba creates layered textile pieces in an exploration of migration, labor, gender, global trade, and daily life.

African fabric dyeing techniques are a colorful, cultural affair. These techniques are passed down generations and are an integral part of African heritage. The techniques use natural materials to ...

The words bandhej or bandhani derive their roots from the Sanskrit word ‘bandh’, which means ‘to tie’ and these geometric tie-and-dye patterns have an undeniable allure of their own, standing the test ...

The classic Turkey red, sported by everyone from Rosie the Riveter to Tupac Shakur. National Museum of American History Long before American cowboys sported bandanas, the European snuff user of the ...

Adire cloth, a traditional Nigerian textile, is famous for its unique indigo-dyed patterns. From the Yoruba people, this fabric is made with resist-dyeing techniques to create intricate designs. The ...

A leading position in the areas of testing, instrumentation and machine control has been established by members of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) and a number of new developments in ...

Space dye motifs are having a moment, and it’s not hard to see why. Traditionally composed of yarns dyed in two or more colors to create a mottled look, these graphic patterns supply ample visual ...

A beautiful and high-quality bedsheet is essential for every house, especially when the month is April. And if the bedsheet is from a renowned brand like Bombay Dyeing, that ensures pure fabric and ...