The authors reside in Finland, the world's forerunner in more-sustainable textile dyeing processes worldwide for crafters, textile artists, teachers, and even the textile industry.
Kirsi Mantua-Kommonen is a color and natural dye researcher with a D.Sc. in business and economics. Kirsi’s work focuses on the functional properties of natural dyes. She teaches natural dyeing and eco-printing at universities and schools and gives workshops internationally. Her research includes analysis of innovative fungi uses, including for eco-printing.Ulla Lapiolahti holds both a BA in textile design and teaching credentials and has specialized in natural dye work and science for nearly 30 years. She pioneered a direct-printing method for natural dyes in 1999, has taught master classes around the world, and has educated thousands of Finnish textile professionals.Päivi Vaarula holds an MA in textile arts and is an experienced university lecturer and textile artist. Her work has been exhibited in the USA and 20 other countries. She has developed unique eco-printing recipes, including for the indigo plant woad. She contributes articles to textile books and journals. Her teaching experience includes courses across Europe.Joy Boutrup is a textile chemist, engineer, and educator and is known for developing new methods and techniques. She lives in Denmark.
Kirsi Mantua-Kommonen is a color and natural dye researcher with a D.Sc. in business and economics. Kirsi’s work focuses on the functional properties of natural dyes. She teaches natural dyeing and eco-printing at universities and schools and gives workshops internationally. Her research includes analysis of innovative fungi uses, including for eco-printing.Ulla Lapiolahti holds both a BA in textile design and teaching credentials and has specialized in natural dye work and science for nearly 30 years. She pioneered a direct-printing method for natural dyes in 1999, has taught master classes around the world, and has educated thousands of Finnish textile professionals.Päivi Vaarula holds an MA in textile arts and is an experienced university lecturer and textile artist. Her work has been exhibited in the USA and 20 other countries. She has developed unique eco-printing recipes, including for the indigo plant woad. She contributes articles to textile books and journals. Her teaching experience includes courses across Europe.Joy Boutrup is a textile chemist, engineer, and educator and is known for developing new methods and techniques. She lives in Denmark.
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