In 1826 German chemist Otto Unverdorben heated a sample of indigo figuring that “destructive distillation” would break it down into fragments that would offer a clue to the dye’s chemical makeup.

California furniture designer Benjamin Le turns furniture into art by creating unusual designs with aniline-dyed, inlaid veneer. Furniture designer Benjamin Le said he began experimenting with aniline ...

Thailand’s Absolute Denim is to become the first denim manufacturer to convert 100% of its production to an aniline-free indigo solution developed by colour and speciality textile chemicals provider ...

During the Second World War, American soldiers carried a first aid kit attached to their belt that contained a powder to be sprinkled on any open wound to prevent infection. That powder was ...

Thailand’s Absolute Denim will be the first denim maker to switch all its production to Archroma’s aniline-free indigo. Aniline intermediates are used to make textile dyes and pigments, including ...

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