Logwood extract is a powerful natural dye made from the heartwood of Haematoxylum campechianum, one of the most iconic dye plants in the world. Celebrated for its dramatic colour yield, logwood produces a spectrum of deep, moody shades – from rich purples and greys to navy blues and near-black tones, depending on the fibre, mordant, and modifiers used.
✨ Ideal For:
Natural dyeing on cotton, wool, silk, and even leather
Botanical printing & textile art
Achieving natural black shades when combined with tannins + iron
Creating DIY inks or historical dye replicas
Eco-friendly fabric experiments and artisan projects
🖤 Fastness:
Good washfastness
Moderate lightfastness (best preserved when stored or dried away from direct sunlight)
🌱 A Dye with Tradition:
Used historically in textiles, printing, ink making, and garments, logwood has long been prized for its versatility and depth of colour. Today, it remains a favourite in natural dyeing for its ability to produce uniquely bold and expressive shades.
Logwood extract is a powerful natural dye made from the heartwood of Haematoxylum campechianum, one of the most iconic dye plants in the world. Celebrated for its dramatic colour yield, logwood produces a spectrum of deep, moody shades – from rich purples and greys to navy blues and near-black tones, depending on the fibre, mordant, and modifiers used.
✨ Ideal For:
Natural dyeing on cotton, wool, silk, and even leather
Botanical printing & textile art
Achieving natural black shades when combined with tannins + iron
Creating DIY inks or historical dye replicas
Eco-friendly fabric experiments and artisan projects
🖤 Fastness:
Good washfastness
Moderate lightfastness (best preserved when stored or dried away from direct sunlight)
🌱 A Dye with Tradition:
Used historically in textiles, printing, ink making, and garments, logwood has long been prized for its versatility and depth of colour. Today, it remains a favourite in natural dyeing for its ability to produce uniquely bold and expressive shades.
