Name: Cutch (Catechu) Extract
Brand: Kraftkolour
SKU: 32795_1
Price: 9.7 AUD
Availability: InStock

Cutch Extract (Catechu) is a rich, plant-based natural dye derived from the heartwood of the Acacia catechu tree. Known for its earthy range of warm browns, fawns, and olives, this extract offers incredible colourfastness and versatility. With its strong tannin base and smooth dyeing performance, Cutch is a favourite among both professional and studio dyers. Its natural warmth brings a timeless, organic feel to textiles — whether used alone or layered with other botanical colours for deeper dimension.

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Cutch offers one of the most reliable brown ranges in the natural dye world. Its earthy warmth complements almost any colour palette, making it an essential base tone for artisans and production dyers alike. The extract dissolves easily, giving you smooth, even results that stay true after washing and exposure. It’s sustainable, beautifully consistent, and pairs effortlessly with dyes like Madder, Indigo, or Myrobalan for endless natural variations.

Perfect For:

Wool and silk garments requiring soft tan to dark brown tones.
Sustainable cotton or linen collections with a rustic finish.
Layering or shading work in eco-print and botanical dye projects.

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High-purity natural dye extract from Acacia catechu.
Produces yellow-brown to deep walnut shades.
Recommended usage: 20–50% WOF depending on depth required.
Pre-mordant with Alum at 15% WOF; no extra tannin needed. – Can be combined with iron for deeper browns or olives.
Excellent fastness on both protein and cellulose fibres.

Adjust concentration to control depth of shade.
Use with iron modifier for cooler olive hues.
Keep bath below boil to prevent streaking.
Store sealed and dry for long-term stability.

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Natural Dyes and Mordanting Instructions

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.

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.

Kraftkolour may use other carriers from time to time for bulky or heavy shipments.

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 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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