Cutch is a natural dye extract made from the heartwood of the Acacia catechu tree, traditionally valued for its rich, warm brown tones. High in natural tannins, cutch is especially well-suited to cellulose fibres like cotton and linen, but also works beautifully on wool and silk.
This extract contains catechin, the key colouring compound, which produces a versatile palette – from golden- and reddish-browns to deep olives depending on mordant and fibre type. Use iron for grey-browns or copper for olive tones. With excellent wash and lightfastness, cutch is a reliable staple for any natural dyer’s palette.
✨ Key Features:
Source: Heartwood of Acacia catechu
Colour Range: Golden-brown → reddish-brown → olive or grey-brown (depending on mordant)
Rich in tannins: Particularly good on cellulose fibres (cotton, linen)
Fastness: Excellent wash and lightfastness
Suitable for: Cotton, wool, silk, and other natural fibres
Recommended use rate: 5–30% WOF (weight of fibre)
Processing: Free from synthetic chemicals and extraction aids
Sustainable, reliable, and versatile – cutch is a classic natural dye for achieving warm, earthy shades.
Cutch is a natural dye extract made from the heartwood of the Acacia catechu tree, traditionally valued for its rich, warm brown tones. High in natural tannins, cutch is especially well-suited to cellulose fibres like cotton and linen, but also works beautifully on wool and silk.
This extract contains catechin, the key colouring compound, which produces a versatile palette – from golden- and reddish-browns to deep olives depending on mordant and fibre type. Use iron for grey-browns or copper for olive tones. With excellent wash and lightfastness, cutch is a reliable staple for any natural dyer’s palette.
✨ Key Features:
Source: Heartwood of Acacia catechu
Colour Range: Golden-brown → reddish-brown → olive or grey-brown (depending on mordant)
Rich in tannins: Particularly good on cellulose fibres (cotton, linen)
Fastness: Excellent wash and lightfastness
Suitable for: Cotton, wool, silk, and other natural fibres
Recommended use rate: 5–30% WOF (weight of fibre)
Processing: Free from synthetic chemicals and extraction aids
Sustainable, reliable, and versatile – cutch is a classic natural dye for achieving warm, earthy shades.
