Clay Archive Plant-Based Powdered Fabric Dye
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Clay Archive Plant-Based Powdered Fabric Dye
Product Description
Clay Archive captures the essence of weathered landscapes and sun-warmed earth, bringing a rich, natural brown to your fabrics. Its layered, earthy tones add warmth and depth, perfect for sustainable crafts, handmade clothing, and eco-friendly textile projects.
Made from the leftover sap of the Acacia Nilotica tree, also known as Gum Arabic Tree, Babul, or Egyptian Thorn, Clay Archive dye brings rich, natural brown tones to cotton, linen, hemp, silk, wool, bamboo, and eucalyptus fabrics. Traditionally used for dyeing and tanning, the tree carries a legacy of resilience and endurance. Clay Archive adds layered, earthy hues that evoke sun-warmed soils, pottery fragments, and weathered landscapes, giving your sustainable crafts, handmade clothing, and eco-friendly textile projects a timeless, organic character.
Whether you’re dyeing shirts, scarves, or blankets, Clay Archive provides a grounding, natural brown that feels enduring and artisanal. Add this plant-based dye to your projects for rich, earthy tones inspired by nature.
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WildHue Botanical Dyes
Hear from James, our CEO and sleep specialist, on the benefits and unique properties of WildHue's natural botanical powder dyes.
Wild Hue botanical fabric dyes are effective on natural and synthetic fibres, including cotton, linen, hemp, eucalyptus silk, wool, and bamboo. Each fibre type absorbs dye differently, giving every project a unique finish:
- Protein fibres (such as silk and wool) produce deeper, more vibrant colours.
- Cellulosic fibres (such as cotton and linen) yield lighter, subtler tones.
These natural variations mean no two pieces will ever look exactly the same - every creation is truly one-of-a-kind, while remaining non-toxic, safe, and sustainable.
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Explore Our Dyes
At Wild Hue™, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our botanical powder dyes are:
- Biodegradable, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic – safe for your skin and the environment
- Produced in collaboration with artisans in India, preserving traditional dyeing techniques passed down for generations
- Designed to support both cultural heritage and ecological responsibility
With Wild Hue, you’re not just dyeing fabric - you’re creating naturally beautiful textiles while making an environmentally conscious choice.
Dye Guide
- 50 g packet → dyes up to 1 kg of fabric
Example: a pair of socks or a lightweight scarf - 100 g packet → dyes up to 2 kg of fabric
Example: a cotton T-shirt or pillowcases - 200 g (2 × 100 g) → dyes up to 4 kg of fabric
Example: a hoodie, jumper, or medium-weight dress - 400 g (4 × 100 g) → dyes up to 8 kg of fabric
Example: a double duvet cover or a set of curtains
Top Tip: Use a little more dye for deeper colours, or a little less for softer tones.
Top Tips
- Give fabrics space: Always allow room for textiles to move freely in the dye bath for even coverage.
- Adjust colour depth: Add more dye or increase soaking time for deeper tones. Use less dye or reduce time for lighter shades.
- Embrace uniqueness: Every fabric absorbs natural dye differently, ensuring every piece is one-of-a-kind.