The transition toward a circular economy has become a critical necessity in modern production as the global community seeks to mitigate the environmental impact of industrial and agricultural waste.

Water pollution from dyes used in textile, food, cosmetic and other manufacturing is a major ecological concern with industry and scientists seeking biocompatible and more sustainable alternatives to ...

Until the Spanish discovered cochineals in the New World, harvesting and crushing parasitic scale insects that live on oak trees was the predominate means of producing high quality red dye. Early ...

It can be easy to take for granted the processes involved in creating the clothes we wear, but a new exhibit at the Science History Institute aims to shed light on one aspect of textile creation: dyes ...

Textile dyeing is one of the most polluting steps in the fashion supply chain. Most dyes are derived from fossil fuels and optimized for performance and cost. Globally, dyehouses use trillions of ...

Long before foam-soled sneakers and logo-stamped hoodies defined New Jersey streetwear, fabric bound for Manhattan fashion houses passed through boilers and dye vats in a Bergen County factory town.

The Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade recently premiered a new regulation that calls for specific requirements on the permitted amount of formaldehyde and azo dyes in textile products ...

Participants will learn traditional indigo dye techniques, create custom textiles and take home their own indigo seedlings ...