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pH - in Natural dyeing - What is it?

(And why do you need to know?) pH is something you will see a lot in descriptions of natural dyeing processes. In short: pH stands for...

Mordants: an overview

THE FUNCTION OF MORDANTS Most dyes, when applied to fabric, will either wash out or fade rather quickly. These dyes need to be fixed to...

Scouring your fabrics

Scouring in regard to fibers means: to free or clear fabrics or fibers from impurities like dirt, grease, pectins. The word 'scouring' is...

What is WOF and how do you use it?

If you have opened a book or any instruction about natural dyeing, you will have see the term WOF. So what does that mean and why do I...

Abbreviations in Natural Dyeing and Eco Printing for Beginners

It is really confusing, when you are just getting started and you are reading up on the blogs: cotton, AA, Euc, Fe dip, Steamed for 90...

Mordants and tannins. Assists and modifiers.

Mordants, tannins, assists and modifiers in natural dyeing and eco printing, what are they, and what are they not.