Madder Extract Powder - Rubia Cordifolia (Common Madder)
Madder Extract Powder - Rubia Cordifolia (Common Madder)
Madder Extract Powder - Rubia Cordifolia (Common Madder)
Madder Extract Powder - Rubia Cordifolia (Common Madder)
Madder Extract Powder - Rubia Cordifolia (Common Madder)

Madder Extract Powder - Rubia Cordifolia (Common Madder)

Madder Extract Powder - Rubia Cordifolia (Common Madder)

Madder Extract (Rubia cordifolia) offers the ancient beauty of natural reds in a modern, concentrated form. Made from the roots of Indian madder, this extract creates a full spectrum of reds — from coral and rose to rust and brick — with reliable consistency and stunning depth.

Perfect for both beginners and professionals, it produces glowing, earthy tones that pair beautifully with other natural dyes.

Benefits

Madder has been the foundation of red dyes for over 5,000 years — and this extract keeps that legacy alive. It’s consistent, economical, and richly coloured, providing authentic reds that feel natural and enduring. Whether used alone or layered with other hues, Madder Extract adds warmth, history, and artistry to your work.

Perfect For:

  • Hand-dyed yarns, fabrics, and scarves.
  • Eco-printing and sustainable fashion lines.
  • Over-dyeing lighter fabrics for complex, aged reds.
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  • Concentrated extract from Rubia cordifolia roots.
  • Produces warm reds, pinks, and terracotta shades.
  • Use 2–5% WOF depending on desired depth.
  • Mordant protein fibres with Alum (15% WOF).
  • For cellulose fibres, use Tannin (8%) + Alum (15%).
  • Easy to mix, minimal waste, and strong pigment yield.

  • Dissolve fully before adding to bath for even colour.
  • Keep dye temperature moderate to preserve clarity.
  • Always pre-mordant for best adhesion.
  • Store in a sealed container away from light and humidity.

Natural Dyes and Mordanting Instructions

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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 email 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.

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