Ground roots of the plant RUBIA TINCTORUM carries Phytochemicals, Purpurin, Manjestin, Alizarin, and Pseudopurpurin that provides Red Color in different tones. Madder is cultivated and grows wild throughout India, south east Asia, Turkey, Europe, south China, parts of Africa, Australia and Japan. Dye yields reds and pinks, turkey red and a variety yellows and browns. Madder is dyed at 35-100% WOF for a medium depth of shade. Mordant with Alum at 20% for protein and with Tannin at 8% WOF then 20% Alum WOF for cellulose fibres. Rubia Tinctorum is more sensitive to heat than the Cordifolia, dyeings shouldn't exceed 60 degC. For darker, brighter brick reds use Calcium Carbonate and Aluminium Acetate instead of Potash Alum. 

Online orders are sent using Australia Post during business hours Monday to Friday. Orders are usually sent 1-2 days after your order is placed or when a pre-ordered item arrives. We email shipping confirmation with tracking information when your order is dispatched.

Shipping : Australia

Shipping is calculated at checkout according to the weight of the order, and your address location. Rates are supplied by Australia Post, and/or other carriers if listed.

Most orders will have the option of:

• Australia Post Standard Shipping (estimated delivery in 3-5 days)
• Australia Post Express Shipping (estimated delivery in 2-3 days)

Kraftkolour cannot guarantee expected delivery times.

Shipping : International

We currently ship outside Australia to many countries using Australia Post’s International Express service. Rates will be automatically calculated at checkout.

Click & Collect : Thomastown

When ordering online you can choose 'Click & Collect' for order collection at our premises at 2/99 Heyington Ave, Thomastown, Victoria. We will call you confirming when your order is ready to collect.

Orders can be collected 10am 4pm Monday to Friday and we would appreciate it if you could collect your order within a week.