They determined that the fabric's red dye was made from the dried bodies of a species of parasitic scale insect, Kermes vermilio. The insect is known to burrow into oak trees and feast on their sap.

What color is it — and how did it become that color? The dye manufacturer tested different types of fabrics to see how the color would look on each. The manufacturer then tested the fabric samples to ...

Image Mariam Lambert dipping a fabric into a vat with a dye made from the woad plant. Many factors determine the final color, including how many times something is dipped, soaking time ...

1) To make a vibrant and even dye, the cloth you’re using needs to be scoured. “This is not the same as washing fabric,” says Christine. “This will remove grease and oils from the fibre.” ...

Our association of pink with femininity is a recent innovation.