COPENHAGEN – Scientists in Denmark claim they have developed a new process for dyeing blue denim which reduces the environmental impacts associated with indigo by as much as 92%.
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark used indican, a natural precursor to indigo, which is soluble so does not need to be treated with potentially harmful chemicals such as sodium dithionite.
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