This Week: Reusing symplocos for mordanting and considering just what a “chemical” is.
chemical dyes
5 Things About Natural Dye Production Vs. Synthetic
We’ve learned a lot over 12 years doing natural dye production for fashion brands so we’ve put together “5 Things About Natural Dye Production Vs. Synthetic .” Sustainable design often means a concerted effort to really dig into the details of one’s supply chain but the number of variables to track can be truly overwhelming. One point that is often overlooked in the fashion industry is how fabrics are dyed and treated. In fact, for many designers, there is a fundamental disconnect when sourcing dyed and finished fabrics, even “organic” materials as the information on treatments and finishes are minimal and … Read more
Today on Makers Row: 5 Things to Know Before Choosing Chemical Dyes
We are so excited to have our first post on the Makers Row blog. Talk about a bevy of really important industry information! Thanks to Makers Row for the opportunity to write. Botanical Colors founder Kathy Hattori writes: “Sustainable design often means a concerted effort to really dig into the details of one’s supply chain but the number of variables to track can be truly overwhelming. One point that is often overlooked in the fashion industry is how fabrics are dyed and treated. In fact, for many designers, there is a fundamental disconnect when sourcing dyed and finished fabrics, even “organic” … Read more