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There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. February 23, 2021 Add as a preferred source on ...

Dyes are found seemingly everywhere in nature: in flowers, plants, fruits and veggies. And if you’ve always wanted to experiment with natural dyes, today’s the day! Not only is it incredibly easy to ...

African indigo dyeing is a centuries-old art, originating from West Africa. The technique is famous for its deep blue color, obtained from the indigo plant. This natural dyeing process has been ...

DIYer and makeover specialist Katy French makes natural fabric dye using everyday kitchen spices.

Contemporary fashion designers are reimagining adire by integrating its patterns into modern silhouettes. From dresses to ...

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 ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The vibrant blue of a morpho butterfly's wings doesn't come from pigments but from light interacting with microscopic structures on its surface. This phenomenon – structural color ...