Dyes from nature
By: Riika Räisänen, Anja Primetta, Kirsi Niinimäki ; translated from Finish by Annira Silver and Marja Gass
Publisher: Archetype Publications Ltd
Published: 2016
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Translated from: fin
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9781909492462
Subjects: Dyes and dyeing; Textile fibers; Domestic Dyes and dyeing; Dye plants
Work titles: Luonnonväriaineet
Description: "Plants, algae, fungi and insects have been used as dye sources for centuries. Focusing on the sources of dyes that grow wild, or are suitable for cultivation, in Northern Europe, this book explores the versatility, practical uses and environmentally safe applications of natural dyes, while at the same time delving into their botany, chemistry and methods of dyeing. The reader is presented with details of dyes from different sources and information on dyeing practice accompanied by a wealth of beautiful photographic images that illustrate the possible tangible end results discussed in the narrative. Dyeing has traditionally been linked with small-scale craftsmanship and many recipes for home dyeing together with guidance for textile printing are included. However the authors also show how natural dyes are now being utilised on an industrial scale and are becoming increasingly important as a source of renewable raw materials."--Publisher's website.
Notes: "Original Finnish edition Luonnonväriaineet ..."--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-269) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Foreword: Applications of natural dyestuffs; title: Introduction: History of natural dyestuff; title: Sources of colorants. Blue : king of colours ; Red : queen of colours ; Yellow : rich shades of yellow ; Green : not only from chlorophyll ; Brown : shades from tannins ; Black : from many sources; title: Dyeing and fabric printing. Dyeing : useful tips ; Dye recipes ; Fabric printing with natural dyestuffs; title: Dyestuff technology. Colour and colorants ; Factors affecting dye uptake ; Dyestuff production ; Pre-treatments and extraction of the colorant ; Dyeing and fabric printing processes ; Characteristics of natural dyestuffs in textiles ; Eco-friendly textile production.