Natural Dye - Indigo 60%

Kraftkolour’s Pre-Reduced Indigo 60% Dye offers the deep, classic beauty of indigo with far greater convenience than traditional indigo vats. Unlike standard indigo powders that require careful vat chemistry and reducing agents, this pre-reduced form has already undergone the reduction process, allowing it to dissolve directly in water with minimal preparation. This makes it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced dyers who want reliable indigo colour without the complexity of maintaining a traditional vat. Suitable for cotton, linen, silk and wool, it produces the familiar indigo blues — from soft sky tones to deep, rich navy — depending on the number of dips and dye strength.

With a high 60% indigo content, this dye delivers strong colour saturation while remaining economical to use. It’s ideal for studios, workshops and small-scale production where consistency, speed and ease of use are important.

Pre-Reduced Indigo is also perfect for resist techniques such as tie-dye and shibori, where predictable results and a clean setup make the dyeing process much easier to manage.

Benefits

• No traditional vat required – no hydros, fructose or fermentation vats needed
• Quick and simple preparation – dissolves easily for faster dye sessions
• High 60% indigo concentration – strong colour with efficient use
• Clean and controlled dyeing – easier to manage than traditional indigo vats
• Long shelf life – stores well between dyeing projects
• Reliable results – ideal for studio, workshop and teaching environments

Perfect For

• Quick indigo dyeing sessions and sampling
• Tie-dye, shibori and resist techniques
• Workshops and beginner-friendly classes
• Small-scale production and colour testing

Techinical

• 60% pre-reduced indigo pigment for easy solubility.
• Requires only mild alkali (soda ash or lime) to activate.
• Suitable for natural fibres including cotton, linen, silk, and wool.
• Produces classic indigo shades from sky blue to deep navy.
• Dissolves in warm water (around 50°C) without additional reducers.