How do clothes get their color?
How do clothes get their color? Think of a dye being like Jell-o particles. Once they are put in solution (sometimes water), they dissolve and soak through the fiber, becoming part of the fiber or yarn. A chemical reaction makes them part of the fiber or yarn. Dyes can be added at most any stage of the textile production process. When did clothes become colored? The first recorded mention of fabric dyeing dates all the way back to 2600 BC. Originally, dyes were made with natural pigments mixed with water and oil used to decorate skin, jewelry and clothing. Back...