Natural dyes make their mark in Taiwan Fashion Design Awards
The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has drawn up a list of 12 finalists for the 2022 Taiwan Fashion Design Awards, an international competition that, this year, attracted more than 400 entries from 17 countries, although 10 of the finalists are from Taiwan, with two from China.
Inspiration for the entries had come from the environment, technology and past fashion trends, TTF said. Entries also reflected culture, travel and public health in the post-pandemic period, it added.
Technology designers incorporated into their entries included LED lighting, 3D printing technology. Other ideas have included using coffee grounds, turmeric and tea leaves to make natural dyes for fabrics.
The winner will be announced in October during the Taipei fashion week.
