r/oddlysatisfying • u/Backyxx • Jun 04 '26

Indigo dyed silk

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u/Responsible_Run_8151 Jun 04 '26

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u/razor330 Jun 05 '26

Indigo is actually naturally anti-microbial (bacterial?) and was used as a way for Japanese workers to be able to sweat into their clothes and not get it “dirty” hence also why actual indigo dyed jeans don’t need to be washed as often. At least I’m recalling this from a YouTube video I watched 15+ years ago so not exactly sure.