Natural dyes are dyes or colorants derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The majority of natural dyes are vegetable dyes from plant sources— roots, berries, bark, leaves, and wood —and other biological sources such as fungi.

There are many naturally occurring plants, minerals and crustaceans from which you can extract color and produce natural dyes. From soft pastel to strikingly rich natural colors, your yarn or fabric will thank you for it.

Not all fabric can be easily dyed with natural materials. The best ones to use are those made from natural materials themselves. Cotton, silk, wool, and linen will take the dye the best. Synthetic blends will take some dye, but will usually be lighter in color. If you’re not sure and can risk the item you’re planning to dye, go ahead and do it.

2022年10月22日 · Natural dyes are biodegradable, fairly less harmful, ecofriendly, produces highly attractive and smooth shades. Natural colorants come from plants or animals, used in industries that are producing different products of human use.

2025年3月18日 · Whether you’re a gardener, artist, or DIY enthusiast, growing your own dye plants can be a rewarding and sustainable practice. In this article, we highlight 16 colorful plants that can be used as natural dyes and share insights …

2023年12月31日 · Artificial chemical dyes waste a massive amount of water and can harm the environment. Fortunately, an eco-friendly alternative exists. Here’s how to make natural dyes …

2024年10月30日 · In this article we’ll discuss how to dye your yarns and clothes (intentionally) using natural materials you can find outside in your garden, harvest from kitchen scraps, or even forage in the wild! There’s a greater wealth of color available to you than you may at first believe. Dyeing with natural materials can be tricky for beginners.

2024年6月18日 · Natural dyes are biodegradable, nontoxic, and zero waste, too. There’s nothing needed to create them but a free day or two, an old cotton tee, some food scraps, and a big pot. Natural dyeing can produce such varying results—and if you don’t believe me, see this post about how one natural dye bath created three very different colors.

2023年7月21日 · Organic natural dyeing is an age-old technique that uses natural resources—think flowers, leaves, roots, and even some fruits and vegetables—to create stunning colors.

2025年3月5日 · Natural hair color options are your ticket to vibrant, healthy hair transformation. Plant-based brands like Arctic Fox and Madison Reed offer rich, long-lasting colors that won’t damage your hair’s natural shine. You’ll find a rainbow of choices from temporary waxes to semi-permanent and permanent dyes that are kinder to your locks.