{"id":107558,"date":"2023-10-13T07:12:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T07:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=107558"},"modified":"2023-11-08T07:55:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T07:55:24","slug":"organic-and-natural-dyes-in-slow-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/organic-and-natural-dyes-in-slow-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Green Is the New Black – Natural Dyes In Slow Fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the world of fashion, time moves at the speed of light, and trends change at the flick of a switch. But, as sustainability takes centre stage, designers and consumers have started to embrace a slower pace. From upcycling preloved garments to resurrecting hidden wardrobe gems, people are reinventing personal style through the lens of eco-conscious slow fashion<\/a>. One trend that\u2019s caught the attention of many involves using plant-based and indigenous ingredients as natural dyes to breathe new life into old garments.<\/p>\n

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The Allure of Natural Dyes<\/h4>\n

As much as fashion trends change, they also make comebacks; we\u2019ve seen it with Bell-bottoms, midriffs, pantsuits, and now, natural dyes.<\/p>\n

In the ’60s and ’70s, tie dye was a major art form \u2013 many think it originated during the Hippie Movement, but it actually existed long before. According to Madi Apparel<\/a>, “the colourful history of tie dye can be linked back to ancient Asia, during the T\u2019ang Dynasty between 618 and 906 C.E.\u201d \u2013 except, they used natural dyes instead of the synthetic kind.<\/p>\n

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What Are Natural Dyes?<\/h4>\n

Natural dyes are derived from plant-based sources, insects, or mineral sources.<\/p>\n

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Besides environmental factors, these are some of the reasons designers and consumers have shifted from using synthetic dyes\u2026<\/p>\n