Comments on: Synthetic Dyes: A look at Environmental & Human Risks http://greencottonblog.com/2008/06/synthetic-dyes-a-look-at-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ The Greening of Fashion: One Thread at a Time Tue, 18 May 2010 17:18:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Baron http://greencottonblog.com/2008/06/synthetic-dyes-a-look-at-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1/#comment-9771 Baron Wed, 12 May 2010 13:42:45 +0000 http://greencotton.wordpress.com/?p=191#comment-9771 With the advent of technology, synthetic dyes are produced. These chemically made products on clothing are harmful to our health, especially to those people who have hypersensitivity conditions. I recommend using organic cotton products because they are not just safe to use but comfortable as well. You may check out cottonique's products at www.cottonique.com . They have a great line of products. With the advent of technology, synthetic dyes are produced. These chemically made products on clothing are harmful to our health, especially to those people who have hypersensitivity conditions. I recommend using organic cotton products because they are not just safe to use but comfortable as well. You may check out cottonique’s products at http://www.cottonique.com . They have a great line of products.

]]> By: Szasz Benedict http://greencottonblog.com/2008/06/synthetic-dyes-a-look-at-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1/#comment-1494 Szasz Benedict Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:08:33 +0000 http://greencotton.wordpress.com/?p=191#comment-1494 (Please see release below describing U.S. product that is an alternative to synthetic dyes) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Szasz Benedict, 573.443.4388 A Natural Alternative to Synthetic Food Dyes Unique Non-GMO “Purple Corn” Poised To Make Positive Market Impact Afton, Minnesota, February 19, 2009 – One developing company has combined an excellent idea with a growing need – and made it reality. Suntava™, a young Minnesota group, is offering an alternative to synthetic food additives by providing the world with a new and natural choice, while at the same time creating jobs. As a development-stage firm, Suntava™ has created a natural purple corn hybrid from which natural red dyes are extracted for use as a healthy option to the synthetic colorings found in many foods, beverages and cosmetics. “Synthetic dyes have been common in the food chain since the early 1900’s, and today are five times more prevalent in our diets than they were 30 years ago,” said Bill Petrich, Suntava president and CEO. “Suntava’s ‘purple corn’ based product offers a substitute for synthetics – and comes from a safe, non-GMO product anyone can use.” Due in part to health concerns that have risen recently in the United States and Europe, and the growing desire for natural products, some organizations like Whole Foods Market and the Oprah! Program Web site, have questioned the need for artificial colorants – while calling for natural alternatives. As this trend brings a greater demand for locally-produced natural dyes, Suntava is ready to meet it by deriving its product from our most abundant and widely understood crop source: corn. As part of its mission to succeed, Suntava has positioned itself as a progressive, value-oriented U.S. based company that makes alternatives from a plentiful source while creating more jobs as it grows to meet the increasing demand. Across two hemispheres for the past 12 years, Suntava’s founders have developed their unique, natural, purple maize hybrid, extracting the natural dyes abundant in it, while at the same time preserving the quality of the corn’s starches, glutens and oils, for other uses that positively affect the food chain. From these successes, Suntava hopes to facilitate penetration and distribution alliances of its unique product in key markets this year and beyond. For more information, please visit www.suntava.com. (Please see release below describing U.S. product that is an alternative to synthetic dyes)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Szasz Benedict, 573.443.4388

A Natural Alternative to Synthetic Food Dyes
Unique Non-GMO “Purple Corn” Poised To Make Positive Market Impact

Afton, Minnesota, February 19, 2009 – One developing company has combined an excellent idea with a growing need – and made it reality. Suntava™, a young Minnesota group, is offering an alternative to synthetic food additives by providing the world with a new and natural choice, while at the same time creating jobs.

As a development-stage firm, Suntava™ has created a natural purple corn hybrid from which natural red dyes are extracted for use as a healthy option to the synthetic colorings found in many foods, beverages and cosmetics.

“Synthetic dyes have been common in the food chain since the early 1900’s, and today are five times more prevalent in our diets than they were 30 years ago,” said Bill Petrich, Suntava president and CEO. “Suntava’s ‘purple corn’ based product offers a substitute for synthetics – and comes from a safe, non-GMO product anyone can use.”

Due in part to health concerns that have risen recently in the United States and Europe, and the growing desire for natural products, some organizations like Whole Foods Market and the Oprah! Program Web site, have questioned the need for artificial colorants – while calling for natural alternatives.

As this trend brings a greater demand for locally-produced natural dyes, Suntava is ready to meet it by deriving its product from our most abundant and widely understood crop source: corn.
As part of its mission to succeed, Suntava has positioned itself as a progressive, value-oriented U.S. based company that makes alternatives from a plentiful source while creating more jobs as it grows to meet the increasing demand.
Across two hemispheres for the past 12 years, Suntava’s founders have developed their unique, natural, purple maize hybrid, extracting the natural dyes abundant in it, while at the same time preserving the quality of the corn’s starches, glutens and oils, for other uses that positively affect the food chain. From these successes, Suntava hopes to facilitate penetration and distribution alliances of its unique product in key markets this year and beyond.

For more information, please visit http://www.suntava.com.

]]> By: Erin http://greencottonblog.com/2008/06/synthetic-dyes-a-look-at-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Erin Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:23:55 +0000 http://greencotton.wordpress.com/?p=191#comment-110 There are plenty of natural, plant-based dyes being used in the fashion world-- thank goodness! Have you heard of Taryn Rose? This company has eco-friendly shoes and leather handbags tanned with non-toxic, organice vegetable dyes. http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20088327_20049611_20459993,00.html There are plenty of natural, plant-based dyes being used in the fashion world– thank goodness! Have you heard of Taryn Rose? This company has eco-friendly shoes and leather handbags tanned with non-toxic, organice vegetable dyes. http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20088327_20049611_20459993,00.html

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