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Myrobalan Dye Extract | Natural Yellow to Green Eco Dye
Myrobalan Dye Extract | Natural Yellow to Green Eco Dye
Botanical name: Terminalia chebula
Common name: Haritaki, Indian Gallnut
Colorant: Chebulic acid, tannins
Dye type: Adjective dye (acts as both a mordant and dye, primarily for plant based fibers)
Shade Range: Produces light buttery yellows, browns and soft greens. The iron mordants convert the colors to lichen greens and grey greens.
Mordant Requirements: Myrobalan can be used as a standalone dye, but its main use is as a plant tannin mordant for plant fibers such as cotton. It is often combined with other mordants to make a light yellow, such as with alum.
Fastness: Among the dyes, myrobalan has good wash fastness and light fastness especially as a tannin pretreatment for other dyes.
Common Uses: This is a natural textile dyeing versatile dye. Overdyed with indigo it also gives rich teals as a base.
Country of Origin: India, Southeast Asia
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!