Fabrics with electrical functionality have been around for several years, but are very rarely used in mainstream clothing. The fabrics are very expensive and the supply can be unreliable. Frustrated ...

Synthetic fabrics do not absorb the dye as well as natural ones do, and they will produce colour shades different to those indicated on the packaging. The final colour will always depend on the ...

Advice on healthy candles, purging kitchen plastic and the art of dyeing fabric naturally. By Stephen Treffinger This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a ...

Fashion’s dyeing industry is exhausting one of our most crucial resources. The World Bank Group has calculated that 17-20% of all water pollution comes from textile dyeing treatments alone. In ...

Using fabric dye is a fantastic way to inexpensively refresh clothing and accessories and give faded upholstery new life — or a complete makeover. In addition to revitalizing your wardrobe and ...

Dyeing fabric has always been a messy process, even when the colours came from plants and animals rather than chemical factories.(Unsplash) The T-shirt is inky blue and incredibly soft, with ...