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Butterfly Pea Dye Powder | Eco-Friendly Blue & Purple Natural Dye
Butterfly Pea Dye Powder | Eco-Friendly Blue & Purple Natural Dye
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Our Butterfly Pea Flower Dye is a popular natural dye for creating stunning blue and purple hues on fabrics such as cotton, linen, and silk. This dye is ideal for eco-conscious artisans looking to add a splash of color to their sustainable projects. Whether you're creating home textiles or wearable art, Butterfly Pea Flower offers a beautiful, environmentally friendly solution.
Botanical Name: Clitoria ternatea
Common name: Blue Pea, Asian Pigeonwings, Aprajita
Colorant: Anthocyanin
Dye type: Adjective dye (requires mordants for better fastness)
Shade Range: Produces shades of soft blues, purples, and even pinks depending on the pH and mordants used. Acidic conditions enhance the blues, while alkaline environments push the color toward pinkish-purple hues.
Mordant Requirements: While Butterfly Pea can dye fabric without mordants, using alum or lemon juice as mordants enhances color stability and brightness, particularly on protein fibers like silk.
Fastness: Butterfly Pea dye provides moderate washfastness and lightfastness, though the colors may fade slightly in prolonged sunlight without mordants.
Common Uses: Commonly used for eco-friendly textile dyeing, especially in techniques like shibori. It works particularly well on natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk.
Country of Origin: Southeast Asia, specifically found in India, Thailand, and Vietnam
Vegetarian product: Yes
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FAQs
Are their any safety precautions
Before starting your dyeing project, it’s essential to follow these safety guidelines to ensure a safe and successful experience:
- Avoid Ingestion: Natural dyes, although non-toxic, is strictly for textile use and is not safe for consumption.
- Handle Carefully: Open the dye container gently to avoid spills or creating airborne dust.
- Protect Eyes and Skin: Avoid eye contact, and do not apply directly to skin or hair. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse with cool water.
- Dedicated Equipment Only: Use pots, utensils, and containers solely for dyeing purposes—never use them for food preparation.
- Keep Out of Reach: Keep dye, dye baths, and mordants away from children and pets. Use adult supervision when necessary.
- Dispose of Responsibly: Follow local guidelines when disposing of dye solutions and mordant baths.
How to store?
Keep it in a cool and dry place away from moisture and sunlight. Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
Where do we ship?
DOMESTIC (India):
We deliver across all postal codes in India.
INTERNATIONAL (Export) :
We export and ship to almost all countries in the world.
Popular markets are United States, United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherland, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Denmark, Israel, UAE, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Canada
Delivery time
Delivery time
DOMESTIC (India)
Processing time : 1-2 Days
Delivery Time: 3-7 Working days
INTERNATIONAL (Export)
Processing time : 2-4 Days
Delivery Time : 5-12 Working days
Do you offer COD
No, we don't have Cash on Delivery (COD).
Is delivery free
DOMESTIC (India)
Yes, All deliveries are free.
INTERNATIONAL (Export)
We provide free shipping of our Dye Kits on order values from $99 onwards.
Else international shipping is charged based on Destination and total weight. You will be shown the shipping cost at checkout.
Note: Shipping cost gradually comes down as weight increases.
Disclaimer
Fibono Ventures LLP is not responsible for any misuse or unintended staining of clothing, workspaces, or property. Follow instructions carefully and use only as directed.
Are you new to dyeing?
Dyeing with natural color is a very old art form and demands a serious student but the rewards can be equally fulfilling. If you would like a a step-by-step guide, check out our collection of dye kits that come with instructions - it could be a start of something special!