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Studio Nienke Hoogvliet

H.E.R.B.S. – Book

€49,95

In ‘H.E.R.B.S’ Nienke Hoogvliet wrote down her process on the research of natural and herbal textile dyes as an alternative for the now often, harmful synthetical dyes. What harmful chemicals are used now, how does this possibly affect us and can herbal dyes offer the opposite, a beneficial effect? Via a literature study and sample analysis, she answers these questions.

After her she created the  ‘H.E.R.B.S. quilt’ (2019), dyed with sage, rosemary and chamomile, she decided to continue her research on other natural dyes like indigo, madder and turmeric.  She shares the research in this publication to make as many people aware as possible.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Photography by Hannah Braeken

Sustainably printed without water and with vegetable ink by Drukkerij Tienkamp (NL).

Category: Uncategorized
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Description

In ‘H.E.R.B.S.’ (Healthier Environment, Remedy for Body and Skin) Nienke researches alternative dyes for the chemicals now used in our textiles.

In 2012, Greenpeace researched how many garments still contain too many chemicals. The result is shocking: 63% of the 141 tested garments contained high concentrations of endocrine-disrupting or cancer-causing substances. The skin is our largest organ and has the ability to absorb substances. Nienke was wondering if we could turn this into something positive: can we dye fabric with something that contributes to our health?

The laboratory of Centexbel tested herbal dyed samples. This showed that the textile still contains all kinds of essential oils, which can be positive for our health. Why would we dye with harmful chemicals if we can also dye with natural herbs and help our body?

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 21 × 29 × 2 cm

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Instagram post 2181524088425851484_286691047 Test object for the AL-tijd, a project we developed during @deposium_ this summer. What if we value time differently? 
#altijd #always #value #time #material #nature #object #design #deposium2019 #deposium #wishwecouldgobackintime
Instagram post 2170696101069839543_286691047 The H.E.R.B.S. book is now available in our webshop (link in bio). It tells the story of our new project: What effect do herbal dyes have on our health? How dangerous are chemicals in textiles? And how did that my fascination start? (Hint: on this picture of the preface you see me, my sister @floorh24 and my grandfather in the vegetable/herb garden of my grandparents...happy memories) 
#herbaldye #newbook #herbs #sustainabletextiles #naturaldyeing #naturaldye #nienkehoogvliet #childhoodmemories #herbalgarden #friesland #opa
Instagram post 2167748460190900014_286691047 The turmeric pigments after dyeing more then 1000 shirts during the @dutchdesignweek. Thank you all for visiting our H.E.R.B.S. installation and having a discarded t-shirt dyed. Let’s hope it will change perspectives so we can all change the textile industry together. 
#turmeric #naturaldyeing #ddw2019 #healthydye #naturalpigments #naturaltextiles #nomorewaste #yellow #thankyou #eventheleftoversarebeautiful
Instagram post 2161586603981825908_286691047 VOLUNTEERS FOUND! THANK YOU! 
For coming Saturday (the 26th) we are still looking for one or two volunteers to help us with dyeing the t-shirts. From 11-18 o’clock in the Schellensfabriek on the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. Are you interested? Send us a pm! 
#naturaldyeing #health #herbaldye #ddw2019 #studionienkehoogvliet #help #volunteerwanted #sustainabletextiles #healthytextiles #dutchdesignweek
Instagram post 2160282000996852278_286691047 Day 4 on the Dutch Design Week, we dyed around 350 shirts now, so still 650 left for the coming days. Curious to experience the health benefits yourself? Visit us in the Schellensfabriek (D10 on the ddw map). See you soon! 
#naturaldye #sustainabledye #herbs #ddw2019 #studionienkehoogvliet #schellensfabriek #getyourownherbdyedshirt
Instagram post 2159058915542974337_286691047 We are so happy to have succesfully crowdfunded the H.E.R.B.S. project and that we are now showing the installation on the Dutch Design Week. Visit us and get your own herbs shirt for free! You can find us in the Schellensfabriek, Bleekweg 1M (D10 on the DDW map)

Picture by @studio.hae 
#ddw2019 #schellensfabriek #herbs #naturaldye #herbaldye #sustainabletextiles #getyourownshirt #nomorewaste #studionienkehoogvliet #health #healthytextiles
Instagram post 2154580738649302537_286691047 ONE MORE DAY TO GO!

Thanks to the @gemeentedenhaag the second goal of our crowdfunding is also reached! With 31 hours left to go it is your last chance to pre-order the H.E.R.B.S. book, scarf or workshop. Link in bio!

#herbs #ddw2019 #voordekunst #sustainabledye #naturaldye #herbaldye #health #crowdfunding #finalcountdown
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4 days to go and super happy and proud to share that the first goal is reached for our @voordekunst crowdfunding campaign! On to the next one! 
Picture @studio.hae 
#chamomile #herbs #herbaldye #naturaldye #health #ddw2019 #biodesign #schellensfabriek #crowdfunding #voordekunst
Instagram post 2150276709894892794_286691047 7 
All the “discarded” shirts that we will use in the H.E.R.B.S. installation get a number and our logo. A lot of work since there are 1000 shirts...This is the current view of the ceiling ✨

One week left to support this project via @voordekunst. Link in bio!

#h.e.r.b.s. #herbs #nowaste #sustainabletextiles #naturaldye #health #ddw2019

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