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.

The art of African wax-resist dyeing holds a special place in the continent's cultural tapestry. This process, which involves ...

For an easy DIY craft project, you can use this dye to turn fabrics and garments ... for a few hours before draining and submerging your fabric in the pot with dyed water. She uses a white ...

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.” ...

Discover how the cochineal insect's red dye influenced civilizations, from the Aztecs to the British redcoats.

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 ...

Heian courtiers 1,200 years ago wore robes made of fabric dyed with medicinal herbs ... some Kyotoites are endeavoring to revive them and create new dyeing techniques. Discover how people have ...

A research team in China is exploring the use of liquid paraffin to reduce the impact of the dyeing process for cellulosic ...

Substandard fabric from Himei Akira's dye works is now being made into a new composite material. With its wood-grain pattern, it's useful in everything from furniture to small accessories.