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Lac Dye Powder | Natural Red to Purple Eco-Friendly Dye

Lac Dye Powder | Natural Red to Purple Eco-Friendly Dye

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Our Lac Dye offers a deep red to purple hue, perfect for dyeing textiles like silk, wool, and cotton. This natural dye is derived from lac insects, providing rich, vibrant colors for those who prefer eco-friendly dyeing solutions. Ideal for creating unique hues in sustainable textile and fashion projects.

Botanical name: Laccifer lacca

Common name: 
Lac, Shellac, Stick Lac

Colorant: 
Laccaic acid

Dye type: 
Adjective dye (you need mordants to get good color fastness).

Shade Range: 
It produces shades from bright crimson, burgundy red to deep purple. It is a very pH sensitive color, reds are produced under acidic conditions, and purples under alkaline conditions.

Mordant Requirements: 
For vivid reds on yarns of protein (silks and wools), alum is commonly employed. Cotton is one of the plant fiber and to have good fastness, this requires application of an alum mordant and one needs to apply tannin first.

Fastness: 
Good lightfastness and washfastness are offered by lac dye on protein fibers, surface fastness on cellulose is lowered without the use of proper mordanting​​.

Common Uses: 
Common in the traditional textile dyeing of wool, silk and rarely of cotton. It’s also highly valuable for its eco friendly properties and is still used in sustainable dyeing today​​.

Country of Origin:
 India, Southeast Asia, Nepal, Bhutan.

Vegetarian product: No (insect-based)

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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!