Even thousands of years ago people wore clothing with colorful patterns made from plant and animal-based dyes. Chemists have created new analytical methods to examine textiles from China and Peru that ...

Analysis of organic compounds from Keeladi has revealed the use of plant-based indigo dyes by Sangam-age weavers, indicating ancient textile dyeing units. Researchers identified indigo-related ...

Madder, cochineal, Mauveine; these words may be unfamiliar but they’re the names of dyes made from a plant, an insect and a chemical that have shaped our world. While indigo is arguably the most ...

Textile dye analysis forms a critical aspect of forensic science, offering a reliable means of linking trace evidence to sources in criminal investigations. This field leverages a variety of ...

Colorful printed pattern of abstract flowers and swirls on a textile. High-resolution color patterns can be printed directly onto cotton using pigment inks rather than dyes to reduce the use of water ...

Miranda Bennett of Austin, TX, shows how slow and sustainable fashion can be. Miranda Bennett is a designer from Austin, Texas, who is on the cutting edge of slow and sustainable fashion. While other ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...