Plant Dyes

Catalyst only uses organic plant dyes that have been sustainably harvested or grown ourselves from seed. Below are a few of the plant dyes we currently use.

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Japanese Indigo

(Persicaria tinctoria)

Origin - Native to Eastern Europe and Asia.

Color - Legendary Blue

Dyestuff - Leaves

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Tango Cosmos

(Cosmos sulphureus)

Origin - Indigenous to Mexico and Central America

Color - Bright Orange

Dyestuff - Flowers

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Pomegranate

(Punica granatum)

Origin - India, Italy, North Africa and China

Color - Dark Yellow

Dyestuff - Outer Skin

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Osage

(Maclura pomifora)

Origin -  Native to Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas but has naturalized throughout many other states. Our osage orange sawdust is sourced from milled downed trees.

Color - Bright Yellow

Dyestuff - Heartwood

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Avocado

(Persea americana)

Origin - Native to Southern California

Color - Pink

Dyestuff - Skins and Seeds

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Madder Root

(Rubia tinctorum)

Origin - Central and Southern Europe, Northern Africa, and Central Asia.

Color - Red, Orange & Pink Shades

Dyestuff - Mature Roots 

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Kamala (Extract)

(Mallotus philippensis)

Origin - Tree found throughout tropical India

Color - Deep Orange

Dyestuff - Seeds of the Tree

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Logwood

(Haematoxylum campechianum)

Origin - Native to southern Mexico, and introduced to the Caribbean, northern Central America, and other localities around the world.

Color - Deep Rich Purples & Greys

Dyestuff - Heartwood

Logwood is PH sensistive. Acids will alter the color.

(lemons, oranges, vinegar, etc.)