{"product_id":"natural-dye-cutch","title":"Natural Dye - Cutch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutch Extract (Catechu) Natural Dye\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, plant-based dye derived from the heartwood of the Acacia catechu tree. Valued for its warm, earthy palette, cutch produces beautiful shades of browns, fawns and olive tones that bring a natural depth and softness to textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its naturally high tannin content, cutch offers excellent colourfastness and dependable results, making it a popular choice for both professional dyers and studio experimentation. The extract dissolves easily in water, allowing for smooth, even dyeing on wool, silk and other natural fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutch can be used on its own to create classic earthy browns, or combined with other natural dyes to develop deeper, more complex shades. Its warm tones add a timeless, organic character to yarn, fibre and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable natural browns – produces a beautiful range of warm browns, fawns and olive tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent colourfastness – colours remain stable after washing and exposure to light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh natural tannin content – helps improve dye uptake, particularly on plant fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use extract – dissolves readily for smooth, even dye baths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile colour base – pairs well with other natural dyes such as madder, indigo or myrobalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainable plant-based dye – a traditional botanical colourant valued by fibre artists and textile dyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity natural dye extract from Acacia catechu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces yellow-brown to deep walnut shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended usage: 20–50% WOF depending on depth required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-mordant with Alum at 15% WOF; no extra tannin needed. – Can be combined with iron for deeper browns or olives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fastness on both protein and cellulose fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kraftkolour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51912860336392,"sku":"L.ND.CUTCH","price":7.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2345\/3704\/files\/naturaldye-cutch1.jpg?v=1773416017","url":"https:\/\/winghamwoolwork.co.uk\/products\/natural-dye-cutch","provider":"Wingham Wool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}