Here's how natural indigo is still grown and fermented in Japan, despite the fashion industry's dependence on synthetic dyes.

This plant came to the US by enslaved people who used it as a fabric dye in West Africa ... Though there may be some debate over the 'true' shade of indigo, therein lies its magic.

People have been wearing blue jeans for centuries. Originally, the blue color came from a natural indigo dye. The dye was chosen for the way it interacted with cotton. When heated, most dyes ...

Since day one, the goal has been to be the most innovative and sustainable denim producer while respecting the true ... rope dye ranges, which have “long been the standard for vintage indigo ...

Production of indigo dye was a major industry in 19th century Bengal, India. Indigo factories were sited on river valleys for the water supply, and because indigo plants (several species of ...