Natural Dye - Kamala

Kamala ‘Flame’ Extract is a brilliantly pigmented, plant-based dye that produces warm orange through to flame-red shades. Extracted from the fruit glands of Mallotus philippinensis, it lives up to its name by infusing fibres with rich, fiery colour reminiscent of tropical sunsets.

This natural dye is valued for its vibrant tone and excellent colour yield, making it a popular choice for dyers looking to achieve bold results using plant-based materials. Kamala works particularly well on natural fibres, where it develops bright, warm shades with a distinctive glow.

Benefits

• Produces strong orange to flame-red shades
• High colour yield from a natural plant extract
• Plant-based and suitable for natural dyeing practices
• Adds warm, radiant tones to fibre and fabric

Perfect for

• Dyeing natural fibres such as wool, silk and cotton
• Bright orange and sunset-inspired colour palettes
• Eco-print and resist-dye techniques
• Over-dyeing with dyes such as madder or annatto for deeper sunset tones
  

Technical

• Pure extract from Mallotus philippinensis fruit glands.
• Produces orange, amber, and flame-red shades.
• Use 3–6% WOF for strong, bright colour.
• Works well on both protein and cellulose fibres.
• Mordant with Alum for brilliance or Iron for deeper rust tones.
• Excellent compatibility with yellows and reds for blended hues.