Sustainable Trend: Natural Indigo Dyeing

Hello everyone, it’s Jane again!

In recent years, being environmentally friendly has become a major movement in the fashion industry. Luxury brands have pledged to stop using real leather, and demand for recycled polyester textile is increasing. At the exhibition I visited, all sustainable items were the main focus. Among young Vietnamese people, the latest fashion trend is natural indigo dyeing.

Last week I went to the Fashion World exhibition, and the Sustainable EXPO was held next to it.

Of course, indigo dyeing is not new. It is said that indigo dyeing was first invented in Peru in 6300 BC. However, most indigo dye produced today is synthetic, amounting to thousands of tons each year. Unlike synthetic indigo, natural indigo is a sustainable dye. After the pigment is extracted, the plant residue is composted and used as fertilizer, and the water is reused to irrigate crops. In Vietnam, natural indigo dyeing techniques are still used by various ethnic minorities. This is attracting young people who want a green lifestyle.

 Recently, I saw in a magazine that a small number of young Vietnamese people have decided to quit busy city life, go to the countryside, and learn natural indigo dyeing techniques from ethnic minorities. 

Japan’s indigo dyeing techniques are world-famous, so it’s not surprising that they are also popular in Vietnam.

 I didn’t know there were so many documentaries about Japanese indigo dyeing on YouTube! 

 I think the indigo-dyed works made by young Vietnamese people are very cute and practical.

Of course, environmentally friendly materials are not limited to natural indigo dyeing. Various sustainable products are on sale at ApparelX, so if you’re interested, please take a look: ApparelX Sustainable

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