T he first time I ever really paid attention to the color of my jeans was while sitting in urgent care, panicking because my hands had turned a sickly blue. Naturally, I assumed I ...

This reduces the amount of dye needed for each pair of jeans. It's also why many jeans are blue on the outside but white on the inside. Each pair of jeans requires 3-12 grams of dye.

It’s hard to say just how many jeans are made each year, but most estimates are in the billions. To get that blue color, over 70,000 tons of indigo dye are made each year. When the dye (and ...

The blue dyes used to give jeans their signature color come at an environmental cost, but a new breakthrough eliminates the need for harsh chemicals.

Those versed in the chemistry of colorants will realize that's the same chemical that's in your blue jeans: indigotine. We now know that natural red dye comes from bugs, but what's the story ...

It can strike anyone, at any time. And, while admittedly it’s mostly cheap jeans that cause blue hands, even some expensive brands can be guilty of dye-leak.

Then, after tie-dying a pair of jeans to look while and blue, a bit of color's added. No matter where your tie-dye journey takes you, the video will act as a helpful guide.

Movers And Shakers Tinctorium cofounder Tammy Hsu wants to use bacteria to dye blue jeans The entrepreneur explains how engineered bacteria can make indigo synthesis and dyeing more ecofriendly by ...

Introducing denim hair: just like your favorite pair of jeans, the shade you wear will customize your look. Vary the tones of gray, blue, and purple in your mane to better cater to your style goals.