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Indigo Dye Extract | Rich Blue Eco-Friendly Dye for Textiles
Indigo Dye Extract | Rich Blue Eco-Friendly Dye for Textiles
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Our Indigo Dye is a staple for eco-conscious artisans and dye enthusiasts. This natural dye provides rich, deep blue hues on fabrics like cotton, linen, and wool, making it ideal for both beginner and advanced dyeing projects. Pair it with natural mordants to create long-lasting colors in your eco-friendly designs. If you're exploring how to create an indigo dye vat or looking to enhance your sustainable textile collection, this product offers a truly environmentally friendly option.
Botanical Name: Indigofera tinctoria
Common name: True Indigo, Indian Indigo
Colorant: Indigotin
Dye type: Requires reduction and oxygen exposure for color development —a.k.a. it’s vat dye.
Shade Range: The number of dips and air exposure vary the range of shades produced by indigo from a pale sky blue to a deep navy. The vat penetrates the fibers through the dye until it darkens with each dip in the vat.
Mordant Requirements: Its a Vat dye and does not require a mordant. It is done by reduction in a vat and exposed to oxygen for development into the classic blue color.
Fastness: Washfastness is excellent, and lightfastness is moderate on natural fibers such as cotton and silk.
Common Uses: The dye indigo is used in dyeing of textiles, mainly denim, and is also used in traditional arts, crafts and textiles.
Country of Origin: India, Southeast Asia, Central and South America.
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!