Our Materials
Quality tie-dye starts with quality materials. We use only professional-grade ingredients and supplies to ensure every piece we create is vibrant, durable, and made to last.
Dye Ingredients
The chemistry behind vibrant, permanent color
Dharma Dyes
Professional fiber-reactive dyes that chemically bond with natural fibers for permanent, vibrant color.
View Our Colors →Soda Ash
The essential dye fixative that activates fiber-reactive dyes and helps them bond permanently with fabric fibers.
Urea
A humectant that keeps fabric moist during the curing process, allowing dye to better penetrate fibers for deeper, more even color.
Alginate
A natural thickener derived from seaweed that gives dye a gel-like consistency for better control and reduced bleeding between colors.
Calsolene Oil
A wetting agent that helps dye spread evenly and penetrate fabric fibers more effectively.
Water
Pure, clean water is essential for mixing dyes and rinsing finished pieces. We use filtered water for consistent results.
Reverse Dye Materials
For creating stunning bleach tie-dye designs
Bleach
Used in reverse tie-dye to remove color from dark fabrics, creating striking high-contrast designs.
Hydrogen Peroxide
A neutralizing agent that stops the bleaching process and helps protect fabric integrity after reverse dyeing.
Tools & Supplies
Everything we need to bring patterns to life
Precision Squeeze Bottles
Fine-tipped applicator bottles that allow precise dye placement for detailed patterns and clean color separation.
Large Mixing Bottles
For mixing dye concentrates and storing prepared dye solutions.
Rubber Bands
The classic tie-dye tool for creating resist patterns. Different tensions create different effects.
Sinew
A gentler alternative to rubber bands that creates softer resist lines and is easier on delicate fabrics.
Washable Markers
For planning patterns and marking fold lines on fabric before dyeing. Washes out completely.
Wire Rack
Elevates fabric during the curing process, allowing excess dye to drip away and preventing pooling.
Bucket or Wash Basin
For rinsing dyed pieces and mixing soda ash solutions.
Laundry Detergent
Synthrapol or similar detergent for the final wash to remove excess dye and prevent color bleeding.
Disposable Gloves
Protects hands from dye staining. We use nitrile gloves for durability and dexterity.
Dust Mask
Essential safety equipment when working with dye powder to prevent inhalation.
Our Commitment to Quality
Low-Impact Dyes
Fiber-reactive dyes are among the most environmentally friendly options, requiring less water and producing less waste than traditional dyeing methods.
Water Conscious
We carefully manage our water usage and ensure all rinse water is properly treated before disposal.
Reusable Tools
Most of our tools and equipment are reusable, reducing waste and environmental impact with each piece we create.