The fabric was dyed bright red with pigment made from Kermes vermilio, a species of scale insect. The fabric was dated to ...

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.

Using food scraps and natural materials to dye fabrics in beautiful pastel shades is a growing craft movement. We asked an expert how to get started with natural dyeing at home. Welcome to The ...

Think about your favorite shirt. 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 ...

It is not unfrequently desirable to know, with regard to dyed stuff, in what manner it has been dyed, and what dyeing material has been employed. This cannot always be de-elded by the appearance ...

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.

Dyeing is an extremely energy intensive process, requiring the heating of large amounts of water to loosen fabric fibres so that they will accept the dyes. The textile industry uses around five ...