🔴 Madder Dye Powder
Natural Dye from Rubia tinctorum – Earthy Reds & Warm Rusts
Harness the earthy beauty of traditional plant-based reds with our Madder Dye Powder, made from the dried and ground roots of the Rubia tinctorum plant. One of the oldest known natural dyes, madder produces a rich spectrum of colors—from terracotta and brick red to coral, peach, and rust, depending on mordants, pH, and dyeing techniques.
Key Features:
100% pure madder root powder – sustainably sourced in India
Yields vibrant warm reds, oranges, and pinkish tones
Suitable for protein fibers (wool, silk) and cellulose fibers (cotton, linen)
Excellent for layered dyeing, overdyeing, and historical textile projects
Can be combined with modifiers (iron, alum, calcium) for varied effects
Dyeing Notes:
Use with alum for classic reds and oranges
Add calcium carbonate or chalk to brighten red tones
Add iron for deeper, browner shades like mahogany and russet
Long, slow simmering (below 60°C) helps preserve vibrant reds
Use at 35-100% WOF