The oldest indigo-dyed fabric ever found has been discovered in Peru, pushing back the use of this blue coloring to at least 6,200 years ago. Previously, the oldest sample of blue-dyed fabric dated to ...

Picture whitecaps breaking atop dark blue waves, and you'll immediately realize why whites go so well with navy blue. White is a classic high-contrast partner that sets off the deep hue and gives navy ...

There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The vibrant blue of a morpho butterfly's wings doesn't come from pigments but from light interacting with microscopic structures on its surface. This phenomenon – structural color ...

Imagine wearing a shirt that turns from deep blue to bright red when you’re working out, or a dress that shifts from black to silver as you move from air conditioning into summer heat. The fabric that ...

People have been dyeing fabric and fibers with plants for thousands of years, and you can too! In fact, chances are that you have plenty of plant material in your garden, refrigerator, and pantry to ...

Sarees are an evergreen choice in Indian fashion, but wearing them in summer requires careful selection of fabrics and colors to ensure comfort and style. The right saree can keep you cool while ...

When going on safari, travelers are told to avoid wearing blue and black because it's thought that colored clothing attracts the tsetse fly -- the vector of African Sleeping Sickness. Is that advice ...

Sweat and food stains can ruin your favorite clothes. But bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide or dry-cleaning solvents that remove stains aren’t options for all fabrics, especially delicate ...