Natural dyes are dyes or colorants derived from plants, invertebrates,or minerals. The majority of naturaldyes are vegetable dyes from plant sources—roots, berries, bark, leaves, andwood—and other organic sources such as fungi and lichens. Roots, nuts andflowers are just a few common natural ways to get many colors. Yellow, orange,blue, red, green, brown and grey are available. Natural Dyes are usually usedwith a mordant to make them "stick" to the fabric, and generally give more muted tones on plantfibers like cotton and rayon, but are brilliant on wools and silks. Natural dyes canprovide the much needed alternative to the complex world of chemical dyes.These dyes are environmentally sound andcan be grown by organic methods. They are inherently carbon neutral. Vibrantcolors can be produced from natural dyes. The advantages of the new colors were ease andsimplicity of use, general reliabilitywith regard to strength and composition, and certainty in reproducing the samecolor again without trouble. The interest in natural dyes is growing and thesedyes are being perceived to provide an environment-friendly dyed fabrics andgarments. Natural dyes can give us the feel of a superior quality"sensory" experience.
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