Notes Upon Indigo

"Notes Upon Indigo" by John L. (John Lord) Hayes is an examination of indigo dye, highlighting its value to the textile world in the late 1800s. The study presents the traits, past, and growing practices of indigo, and how it's used when dyeing fabrics. Hayes pushes for American makers to use indigo so the fabrics colored are high-quality, which will, in turn, help make American items well-known. He opens by talking about how indigo's stable hue is a great quality for cotton and wool, especially when compared to the newer, less dependable artificial colors. The text shares the long history of indigo's global trade, farming, and use in dyeing, calling for American companies to come back to old, trustworthy ways to enhance their products and make customers happy.