Textile dyeing

Cochineal natural dye

For dyeing 300 g to 2 Kg of fibre depending on the fibre

Cellulosic fibres :
Cotton ►
(Linen, hemp, ...)

alum mordant
+ carbonate*
Cochineal natural dye & alum on cotton

iron mordant
Cochineal (carminic acid) natural dyestuff & iron on cotton

Proteic fibres :
Silk ►
(Wool, ...)

alum mordant
Cochineal natural colour & alum on silk

iron mordant
Cochineal (carminic acid) natural color & iron on silk

This natural dye must be used with a mordant alum or iron.
*For cotton, linen, hemp... : mordant alum + sodium carbonate.
More information? Click on "Textile instructions & shade cards".