The ecoprint technique, also known as eco-printing, is a way of transferring plant pigments onto a fabric, creating an organic and natural design.

It is a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to create designs on fabric as it uses natural ingredients and does not use toxic chemicals.

The procces

It involves placing the plants on the fabric, wrapping them, and immersing them in hot water to transfer the pigments from the plant to the fabric. After a period of time, the plants are removed, revealing a unique and natural pattern on the fabric.

Why choose the ecoprint technique?

• Sustainability: Ecoprint uses natural ingredients such as plants, leaves and flowers to create the designs.
• Unique designs: Each ecoprint print is unique.
• Creativity: Ecoprint is a technique that encourages creativity.
• Health benefits: They do not contain any toxic chemicals for the people who work with them.
• Variety of colors: Different plants and flowers can create a wide range of shades and hues.

To create a natural print with ecoprint, the first step is to select the plants and flowers that will be used. Then, a clean and damp piece of fabric is laid on a flat surface, and the plants are creatively arranged on it. The fabric is wrapped around a cylindrical object and secured with string to keep everything in place.

The wrapped fabric is placed in a steaming pot, where the heat and moisture allow the pigments from the plants to transfer to the fabric. After an appropriate cooking time, the fabric is removed from the steam and left to cool. The fabric is then unwrapped, the plants are removed, and it is carefully washed to remove any excess pigment and cooking residue.

Finally, the fabric is dried and ironed to set the pigments in place. The end result is a natural and unique design on the fabric. Ecoprint natural printing is a handcrafted, environmentally friendly technique that offers a more sustainable alternative to traditional textile printing.