WHEN DENIM GOES SPIRITUAL – TURMERIC DENIM

In recent years the usage of natural dyes and colors for fabric dyeing has witnessed its revival due to
hazardous experience due to effects of synthetic dyes and chemicals. The natural dyes are eco-friendly,
harmless and non-toxic in nature.

Turmeric plays an important role in yore old great Indian Tradition, as an antiseptic agent to protect
their immunities.

Be it using in all dishes of Vegetables, Sambar or

Indian tradition of applying turmeric to the bride and groom or even before wearing new dresses or

In celebration of family God festivals – like Khandobha festival (Sonyachi Jejuri) in Maharashtra or
Mariamman Festivals in South.

What we may not know is turmeric has been used as a fabric dye for hundreds of years.

Not only yellow color is produced through dyeing with turmeric dyeing but also many other colors are
produced when turmeric dye is mixed with other colors, like - orange, green, blue color with addition of
indigo and red color with addition of kusum flowers and mango rind. 

We might think how both red and yellow colors are produced through turmeric dye in its original form,
the answer lies in the type of liquid used for concentration. When the solution is prepared in acidic
liquid it would produce yellow dye and when alkali liquid is used it would produce red dye.

The challenge of creating the ideal jeans is never-ending. Thanks to antiseptic nature, Turmeric Denim,
may offer a new R&D Avenue.