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Cutch Dye Powder | Natural Earthy Brown Eco-Friendly Dye
Cutch Dye Powder | Natural Earthy Brown Eco-Friendly Dye
Our Cutch Dye offers rich brown and reddish tones, perfect for creating earthy shades on cotton, wool, and silk fabrics. Known for its deep, warm hues, cutch is a traditional dye used in eco-friendly textile projects. This dye works well with natural mordants, making it a sustainable choice for artisans looking to create unique and long-lasting plant-based colors.
Botanical Name: Acacia catechu
Colorant: Catechin
Dye type: Substantive dye (high tannin content allows for dyeing without mordant, but mordants enhance shades)
Shade Range: Range of browns, from light cinnamon to deep chocolate. Using an iron mordant darkens the shades, while copper can produce olive tones.
Mordant Requirements: Cutch works as a substantive dye due to its high tannin content, but mordants such as alum (at 15% WOF) create more vibrant, long-lasting browns. Using iron darkens the hue to a chocolate brown .
Fastness: This dye has excellent lightfastness and washfastness, especially on natural fibers like wool. When mordanted, it holds up well against light exposure and washing, maintaining its rich tones.
Common Uses: Cutch is prized for its eco-friendly properties in sustainable fashion and textile dyeing. Its versatility allows it to be used in both artistic applications and traditional fabric production.
Our Starter Kit comes with a free ebook to guide you through all the nuances of its dyeing processes.
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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!