Natural Dyes – Do’s and Don’ts of Dyeing

Natural Dyes came into existence when it was found that plants have naturally occurring color pigments. Natural Dyes got instant applications in textile industries worldwide. Then, emerged synthetic dyes, they being quicker to apply and cheaper became an instant hit. But now with increased awareness among people regarding environment conservation & the need for the use of eco-friendly products, the focus has shifted back on Natural Dyes.

Natural Vegetable Dyes are very easy to use. You can easily dye fabrics with them at home. It is just that one has to take care of the simple points given below.

• Dyeing with natural vegetable dyes is like cooking with colors. So, like cooking only you have to be attentive and patient in your process of dyeing. Rushing out for quick results will mess-up the whole thing.
• Next important thing is to choose the right kind of vessel for dyeing. Plastic, stainless steel, unchipped enamel and glass are non-reactive materials and are best to use for the purpose. Iron and copper vessels are a strict no-no. This is because iron tones down the colors of the Natural Dyes while on the other hand copper brightens them up.
• Just like cooking, dyeing also requires practice. So it is better to start with easy-to-dye fabrics like silk and wool. Cellulose fibers like cotton and linen require more expertise in dyeing than the above mentioned protein fibers. Another thing is that yarns are easy to dye as compared to fabric.
• The process of dyeing does not end with the application of the dye; proper drying of the fabric or the yarn is equally important to get the best possible results. It is important to remember never to dry your dyed materials in direct sunlight.
• Even if you’re an expert dyer, it is always advised to dye a sample piece first, before dyeing expensive fabrics.
• Natural Dyes are not apt for dyeing synthetic fibers and fabrics.
• The quality of water has also to be considered in the process of dyeing with Natural Vegetable Dyes. Soft water is always preferable for every single step in the process which includes washing, mordanting, scouring and dyeing.

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Author is representing this article on behalf of Sam Vegetable Colours Pvt. Ltd. an eminent Herbal Dyed Garments manufacturer, offers vegetable dye colors, Herbal Dyed Stoles etc.