Scouring & Mordanting Kit – For Cellulose & Protein Fibres (Cotton, Linen, Hemp & Silk)
Prepare your natural fibres with confidence using our all-in-one Scouring & Mordanting Kit, designed for both cellulose fibres (cotton, linen, hemp) and protein fibres (silk). Whether you're working with fabric for eco-printing, bundle dyeing, or immersion dyeing, this kit gives you everything you need for vibrant, long-lasting results with natural dyes.
What’s Inside:
Alum Acetate (100g) – the ideal mordant for cellulose fibres like cotton and linen
Calcium Carbonate / Chalk (50g) – used to fix alum acetate for improved colourfastness
Alum Potassium Sulphate (50g) – trusted mordant for protein fibres like silk
Soda Ash (10g) – helps adjust pH or prep cellulose fibres before mordanting
Synthrapol – a professional-grade pH-neutral detergent for effective scouring
Detailed Instruction Booklet – with clear, beginner-friendly steps for scouring and mordanting cotton, linen, hemp, and silk
This kit will mordant and prepare approximately 500g of fabric or fibres, making it ideal for home dyers, small batch projects, and experimental makers.
Why You’ll Love It:
Supports natural dyeing across both cellulose and protein fabrics
Everything included in one easy-to-use kit
Designed to improve dye uptake, colour vibrancy, and wash/light-fastness
Perfect for prepping fabric for eco-printing, shibori, and natural dye projects
Beginner-friendly, with expert instructions and guidance included
Looking to stock up? You can also find individual mordants (like alum acetate or chalk) available separately in our online shop.
This kit is perfect for dyers exploring a wide range of fabrics and natural dye techniques — providing the solid foundation needed for colour to shine.
Your creative journey begins here — with clean fibres, strong mordants, and joyful results.
Prepare your natural fibres with confidence using our all-in-one Scouring & Mordanting Kit, designed for both cellulose fibres (cotton, linen, hemp) and protein fibres (silk). Whether you're working with fabric for eco-printing, bundle dyeing, or immersion dyeing, this kit gives you everything you need for vibrant, long-lasting results with natural dyes.
What’s Inside:
Alum Acetate (100g) – the ideal mordant for cellulose fibres like cotton and linen
Calcium Carbonate / Chalk (50g) – used to fix alum acetate for improved colourfastness
Alum Potassium Sulphate (50g) – trusted mordant for protein fibres like silk
Soda Ash (10g) – helps adjust pH or prep cellulose fibres before mordanting
Synthrapol – a professional-grade pH-neutral detergent for effective scouring
Detailed Instruction Booklet – with clear, beginner-friendly steps for scouring and mordanting cotton, linen, hemp, and silk
This kit will mordant and prepare approximately 500g of fabric or fibres, making it ideal for home dyers, small batch projects, and experimental makers.
Why You’ll Love It:
Supports natural dyeing across both cellulose and protein fabrics
Everything included in one easy-to-use kit
Designed to improve dye uptake, colour vibrancy, and wash/light-fastness
Perfect for prepping fabric for eco-printing, shibori, and natural dye projects
Beginner-friendly, with expert instructions and guidance included
Looking to stock up? You can also find individual mordants (like alum acetate or chalk) available separately in our online shop.
This kit is perfect for dyers exploring a wide range of fabrics and natural dye techniques — providing the solid foundation needed for colour to shine.
Your creative journey begins here — with clean fibres, strong mordants, and joyful results.
Prepare your natural fibres with confidence using our all-in-one Scouring & Mordanting Kit, designed for both cellulose fibres (cotton, linen, hemp) and protein fibres (silk). Whether you're working with fabric for eco-printing, bundle dyeing, or immersion dyeing, this kit gives you everything you need for vibrant, long-lasting results with natural dyes.
What’s Inside:
Alum Acetate (100g) – the ideal mordant for cellulose fibres like cotton and linen
Calcium Carbonate / Chalk (50g) – used to fix alum acetate for improved colourfastness
Alum Potassium Sulphate (50g) – trusted mordant for protein fibres like silk
Soda Ash (10g) – helps adjust pH or prep cellulose fibres before mordanting
Synthrapol – a professional-grade pH-neutral detergent for effective scouring
Detailed Instruction Booklet – with clear, beginner-friendly steps for scouring and mordanting cotton, linen, hemp, and silk
This kit will mordant and prepare approximately 500g of fabric or fibres, making it ideal for home dyers, small batch projects, and experimental makers.
Why You’ll Love It:
Supports natural dyeing across both cellulose and protein fabrics
Everything included in one easy-to-use kit
Designed to improve dye uptake, colour vibrancy, and wash/light-fastness
Perfect for prepping fabric for eco-printing, shibori, and natural dye projects
Beginner-friendly, with expert instructions and guidance included
Looking to stock up? You can also find individual mordants (like alum acetate or chalk) available separately in our online shop.
This kit is perfect for dyers exploring a wide range of fabrics and natural dye techniques — providing the solid foundation needed for colour to shine.
Your creative journey begins here — with clean fibres, strong mordants, and joyful results.
FAQs – Scouring & Mordanting Kit for Cellulose & Protein Fibres
Q: Can I use this kit for both fabric and yarn?
A: Yes! This kit is suitable for cellulose and protein fabrics or yarns — including cotton, linen, hemp, and silk.
Q: How much fibre will this kit prepare?
A: This kit will scour and mordant approximately 500g of cellulose fibre AND 500g of protein fibre, depending on fibre type and concentration.
Q: What's the difference between alum acetate and alum potassium sulphate?
A: Alum acetate is best for cellulose fibres like cotton and linen, while alum potassium sulphate is ideal for protein fibres like silk and wool.
Q: Is it beginner-friendly?
A: Yes – the instruction booklet walks you through each step clearly. No previous experience is needed.
Q: Can I buy the mordants separately?
A: Yes! All of the individual mordants used in this kit are also available to purchase separately in our online shop.
