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Dyes – synthetic and “natural” part 2

O Ecotextiles (and Two Sisters Ecotextiles)

September 8, 2009

After last week’s discussion, I think you understand why it’s important to remember that whether one uses natural or synthetic dyes a major concern is not only what type of dye the dyer uses, but whether the dyer has water treatment in place! That’s because neither natural dyes nor synthetic dyes (plus the associated mordants, …

Dyes – synthetic and “natural”

O Ecotextiles (and Two Sisters Ecotextiles)

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September 1, 2009

I thought we’d take a look at the dyeing process because so many people ask if we use “natural” dyes. The answer is no, we don’t (although we’re not entirely objecting to natural dyes), and I hope the next two blogs will explain our position! Let’s first take a look at what makes the dyes …