Abstract
Microorganisms can naturally produce pigments of many different colors. These pigments occur in different colors depending on the life cycle of microorganisms and environmental conditions. Some types of microorganisms, especially bacteria and fungi, play an important role in pigment production. Microorganism pigments generally consist of chemical compounds, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and other organic pigments. These compound substances determine the color and technical properties of the paint. Microorganism pigments can be used as natural and sustainable coloring agents in the fashion industry. In textile dyeing, microorganism pigments can replace synthetic chemicals and support the sustainable fashion movement. Artists and designers use microorganism pigments in their creative projects. They can enrich artistic expression by offering unique and natural color palettes. Microorganism pigments can be used as coloring agents in the packaging industry. This can contribute to sustainable packaging solutions and has potential as a natural and sustainable coloring agent in ink production. Given the environmental impacts and damages of synthetic chemical inks, bacterial pigments derived from natural sources offer a more environmentally friendly alternative. The use of microorganism pigments in these industries inspires many research and development efforts aimed at contributing to sustainability and environmental conservation goals. Innovations in this field will enable more environmentally friendly and creative coloring options in the future.