Completely un-dyed, natural color Thai silk fabric is the healthiest alternative but the colors are limited. Check out all the details of natural dyes for silk right here
Are you concerned about the organic content of your Thai silk fabric?
There are no clear answers but you do have a range of choices:
Completely un-dyed, natural color Thai silk fabric is the healthiest alternative but the colors are limited.
Low-impact (non-toxic) fiber-reactive dyes. These synthetic dyes bond with the Thai silk fabric molecules. Low-impact dyes have high water absorption capacity that results in less waste water runoff and a resultant lower impact on the environment.
Natural dyes. These are more difficult to apply and take a high level of skill and if not applied correctly will result in the silk not being color-fast. However, in general natural dyes are both environmentally safe, completely organic and provide a stunning array of beautiful natural color tones.
Un-Dyed Fabrics
Un-dyed or natural color Thai silk fabrics are the best choice for people who have a reaction to fiber-reactive dyes or for those who want only pure fabrics on their skin.
Some of the best organic silks come in their natural form with no chemical dye additives and are therefore considered very eco-friendly and organic. Wild silks and organic silk that has been spun are often un-dyed and the consumer will be able to see that when looking at the fabric.
Low-Impact Dyes
Low-impact (non-toxic) dyes have become extremely popular with many organic clothing manufacturers who want a safe and diverse range of vibrant colors. People with mild chemical sensitivities can often wear organic clothing with these fiber-reactive dyes.
Natural Dyes
The natural organic dyes we use at Thai Silk Magic are a secret recipe handed down from my grandmother and come from particular types of tree bark, flowers, soil and vegetables which are then mixed with local ground shells, oils and salts to produce our wonderful color-fast natural dyes.
a safe and diverse range of vibrant colors. People with mild chemical sensitivities can often wear organic clothing with these fiber-reactive dyes.