Natural dyes in organic fiber...the perfect combination!

Some days ago, we discussed about the Alphaca fiber, a natural and wonderful fiber that can be used for any person, including those who suffers from asthma and allergies. Today, I want to talk about the perfect complement of the Alphaca fiber, the natural dyes.

The Andean civilization of South America used to dye their clothes with natural dyes, extracted from some specific plants. Nowadays, we can still see some Andean communities that prepare their clothes with natural dyes, such as the community "Chincheros" in Cusco.


Some of the advantages of the natural dyes are to be less toxic than any other synthetic dye; in fact, many natural dyes plant are eligible to eat as food or as medicine, such as the red onion. For those who understand the necessity of taking care of the natural environment, the natural dyes are renewable sources, so you don't need to kill the earth to have a nice jacket!; moreover, as they are biodegradable, natural dyes do not cause any disposal problem for the environment!. For those who need to separate by color the clothes before washing, natural dyes solve that problem!; many natural dyes do not stain the fabrics in the washing process due to their properties.

To find more information about natural dyed alphaca wool, go to
http://www.made-in-southamerica.org/search/label/Natural%20Dyed

Thanks!
Carla