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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.