Indigo Dye Powder

 Botanical Name: Indigofera tinctoria

Common name: True Indigo, Indian Indigo

Colorant: Indigotin

Dye type: Vat dye (requires reduction and oxygen exposure for color to develop)

Shade Range: Indigo produces a range of blue shades, from pale sky blue to deep navy, depending on the number of dips and exposure to air. The dye penetrates the fibers and darkens with each dip in the vat​.

Mordant Requirements: Indigo is a vat dye and does not require a mordant. It works by reduction in a vat, followed by exposure to oxygen, which develops the iconic blue color​.​

Fastness: Indigo offers excellent washfastness and moderate lightfastness, especially on natural fibers like cotton and silk​.

Common Uses: Indigo is widely used for dyeing textiles, especially denim, and is also used in traditional crafts, art, and textiles. 

Country of Origin: India, Southeast Asia, Central and South America

Vegetarian product: Yes