Name: Sumac – Natural Dye (Rhus spp.)
Brand: Kraftkolour
Price: 4.5 AUD
Availability: InStock

Sumac (Rhus spp.) is a tannin-rich natural dye and mordant source prized for its dual role in dyeing. It yields soft greys, beige, or pink-tinted neutrals when used as a dye and builds excellent colourfastness when used as a tannin base. Made from the dried leaves and fruit of the sumac plant, this powder provides smooth, consistent coverage with a mild, earthy tone — a true cornerstone in sustainable natural dyeing.

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Sumac bridges beauty and practicality — it’s both a dye and a mordanting powerhouse. As a tannin source, it rivals gallnut and myrobalan but with a distinct soft hue that complements warm palettes. Its sustainable origin and gentle performance make it ideal for conscious dyers seeking natural alternatives to chemical mordants.

Perfect For:

Pre-treating cellulose fibres for improved dye uptake.
Producing gentle neutral tones on wool or cotton.
Over-dyeing with logwood or indigo for muted cool tones.

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100% natural ground sumac leaves and fruit.
High tannin content for strong fibre preparation.
Use 10–15% WOF for mordanting or 30–50% as dye.
Produces soft greys, taupes, and warm beige tones.
Works on cotton, linen, wool, and silk.
Enhances brightness and durability of subsequent dyes.

Simmer gently; avoid overboiling to maintain clarity.
Filter before adding fabric to avoid speckles.
Combine with iron for deeper greys or browns.
Store airtight and dry to preserve freshness.

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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

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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.

Sumac – Natural Dye (Rhus spp.)

Sumac – Natural Dye (Rhus spp.)

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