A visual expression of happiness in fabric form, tie-dye, in all of its Technicolor glory, is the kind of mood boost we need now—particularly as we’ve been stuck in the same-old confines of home.

Arimatsu, in central Japan, is the town that tie-dye built. Along its historic main street, fabric merchant houses have stood for centuries. When shopkeepers hang out their shingles here, the signs ...

Textile dyeing encompasses a spectrum of methods by which colourants are applied to natural and synthetic fibres, enabling a wide palette of shades and functional finishes. Core techniques include ...

Standing in her spacious Marigny studio, artist Kate Beck brandished a wispy poncho the color of burnt sienna, embellished with swirls of blue and green. “I always think of tie-dye as this spiral ...

Designer jeans, casual chic, short pants—fashion is full of oxymorons. And the conundrums even extend to what goes into design, too. Ralph Lauren, Levi’s and Gap are among the contemporary brands ...

Natural dyeing harnesses coloured compounds from plants, insects and minerals to impart hue and functionality to fibres. Traditional methods rely on aqueous extraction of flavonoids, anthocyanins, ...

“Quite a bit of work has been invested in modernizing the denim dyeing and finishing industry over the last 25 years,” said Mary Ankeny, Cotton Incorporated’s VP, product development and ...