Technology of Vegetable Dyes (Natural Dyes)

Vegetable dyes (Natural Dyes) are dyes colorants derived from natural substances such as insects, roots, plants, or minerals. In China, history of dyeing using plants and insects has been over 5,000 years.

Vegetable Dyes are organic, environment-friendly dyes. During vegetable dyeing, it uses none or little chemical agents, therefore fabrics are very suitable for infant products, such as baby’s wear, towels, sheets for baby cribs, stuffed toys, comfort toys. It is also suitable for clothing for mother and children. The only reason why vegetable dyed products are not as popular as normal products is that it is more expensive.

Natural antibacterial components are detected in vegetable dyed fabrics, this is because it uses natural herbs such as Hibiscus, Madders, Turmerics, Isatis roots. Therefore, it is also suitable for hospital use. Natural fabrics can have good antibaterial functions, such as linen; some don’t, such as cotton. However, by using natural dyes, the function of such fabrics can be improved.

The colours of vegetable dyes will change over time. Some may think of this as a disadvantage, but this is actually the beauty and elegance of vegetable dyes, and is also the most distinctive feature of vegetable dyes. Like a Catier ring, colour change is what tells it’s real.