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GOTS-Certified Sappanwood Extract

Our premium sappanwood extract is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) for use on organic textiles, ensuring both quality and sustainability. Sourced from renewable, sustainably managed forests in India, this extract is derived from the heartwood of Caesalpinia sappan, also known as Eastern Brazilwood.

 

Color & Dye Properties

The primary pigment in sappanwood, Brazilin, produces a stunning range of colors—from warm reds and pinks to rich oranges—depending on the pH of your dye bath.

 

How to Use

  • Dosage: Use at 5–10% WOF (weight of fiber).
  • Yield: 100 grams of extract dyes approximately 1.5 kg of fabric.
  • Preparation: Dissolve the extract in hot water and heat just below a simmer before adding your fiber.
  • Mordanting:
    • Alum for bright reds
    • Copper for deeper shades like dark red, plum, and wine

 

Experiment with pH modifiers to explore the full spectrum of colors sappanwood can offer.

Sappan Wood EXTRACT - Caesalpina sappan

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    • LoriMay 15
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      Beautiful color

      This Sappan Extract created beautiful color on silk and cellulose fibers, giving a beautiful deep and saturated color.. Will order more!

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