We mainly dye WEGANOOL™ fibers and fabrics. We can also dye organic unbleached cotton.

Yes! All of them are from natural sources like barks, seeds, roots, food waste, etc.

Harmful metals or chemicals are not allowed in our process. In fact, all the water used for dyeing goes for organic farming purposes through ARKA.

There are testing standards available for 6 raw materials:

Rhubarb- IS 17214:2019 Catechu-IS 17211:2019 Lac dye- IS 17212:2019 Pomegranate: IS 17213: 2019 Natural indigo- IS 17084:2019 Madder- IS 17085:2019

Authentification of natural dyes can be done according to the BIS standard.

Natural dyes have unique pigments that are easily recognized by the experienced eye. But there is a lemon test that anyone can run. Most of the colors made from natural ingredients (indigo being an exception) will bleach when lemon juice is applied on it.

Curently GOTS or any other certification are not relevant to natural dyes.

No. Natural dyes have various types of color components in a single raw material, therefore the dye will look unique.

Sampling is done by the bucket-dyeing technique and production in machines. So yes, there will be a mild color change from sampling to bulk.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the lead time is long from sampling to order placement, sometimes even 6 months. So seasonal changes will result in a change of color in the natural sources.

Natural dyestuff grown in different geographical locations will also result in small color changes.

Very minor variations can be expected. In melange yarn, we can provide yarn without any variation for the full order qty of yarn.

No chemical or certified prints are allowed on WEGANOOL™. We collaborate with artisans who are a reliable source for block printing.

No, we don't. We only provide the dyeing service.

Color fastness to washing is 3-4, some colors 4-5, based on our recommended testing methods. Testing needs to be done with pH-neutral soap.

Please check out our care instuctions.

Bulk order for melange dyed yarn starts from 150 kg/color. Garment and fabric dye from 25 kg/color.

Bleached fabric dye intake is poorer than bio-scoured fabrics. We can pre-treat your fabric with our organic scouring agent.

Bio-scouring is the most sustainable and efficient replacement for bleaching. This also helps in absorbing the natural dye pigments better.

Most commonly used hydrogen peroxide, considered an eco-friendly option, is obtained unethically and we do not support it.

Yes, we can apply organic softener to improve the hand feel of the fabric/garment.

Synthetic dyes are manmade and have created more than enough damage to our planet. The natural dyes are all 100% bio-degradable in nature. They are safe for the environment and people working with it.

You can purchase swatch set from the SHOP or download free PDF on NATURAL DYES page.