The document discusses innovations in dyeing cotton with indigo. It investigates using organic alkalis instead of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in the indigo dyeing process. The study finds that organic alkalis produce higher color yields than NaOH and keep the indigo dye solution stable for longer. Organic alkalis are also more environmentally friendly as they reduce effluent load and dye consumption compared to NaOH. The document also explores using iron(II) salt complexes as alternative, eco-friendly reducing agents to sodium hydrosulphite in the indigo dyeing process.