Description
Medium weight handloom selvedge denim fabric, weighing around 6.5 oz per sq yard (approx 200 gsm), woven out of 100% cotton, fine mill spun yarn in both warp and weft. The fabric is hand tied and dyed with dye extracted from indigo plants to create this wonderful custom pattern. The dyeing is carried out at room temperature.
SKU: MWHD-CTD-2020-P02-NI
The magic of indigo is not new. Indigo is among the oldest dyes to be used for textile dyeing and printing. A variety of plants have provided indigo throughout history, but most natural indigo was obtained from those in the genus Indigofera, which are native to the tropics, notably the Indian subcontinent.
The dye extracted from the indigo plant is first reduced to in an alkaline vat, the material is then dipped into the vat, several times, as per the depth of color required, and exposed to air in between every two consecutive dips. The color changes from yellow to green to blue on oxidation.
We extensively use natural indigo, to dye yarn as well as fabric, in a wide range of shades, from light to dark. The dyeing is done in a cold dye bath.
We also offer indigo with minimal dry crocking, in both yarn-dyed and fabric-dyed categories.
The most exclusive range of our fabrics featuring one of a kind pattern created by hand. Each custom dyed fabric piece is unique and uses the age old and traditional hand based process of fabric manipulations techniques.
The fabric can be folded, pleated, creased and stitched to create different patterns such as lines, squares, diamonds and / or a mottled effect. The fabric may additionally be bound or tied with thread, string, twine, rubber bands or other linear materials to prevent dye from penetrating the bound protect areas.
Each Custom Tie & Dyed fabric is individually tied by hand and then dyed by hand and the maximum length of fabric is three meters. The three meter piece contains a combination of pattern, solid fabric dyed and undyed portions.
The dyes used for Custom Tie & Dye fabric are using eco-friendly and natural dyes extracted from various organic waste materials, like marigold petals, eucalyptus leaves, pomegranate rind, onion skins, madder roots, and also the dye extracted from indigo plant.
These custom tie & dye fabrics are ideal for creating tops, dresses, blouses, skirts, shirts, jackets, jeans etc.
