Natural Black
Natural Black
Our exclusive, Natural Black is back!
We receive a lot of requests for a natural black. True black is tough with natural dyes. By purchasing this, you understand that the garment or textile will likely not be what most consider to be a ‘true black’, but the darkest grey/black we are able to dye using a multi-step dyeing technique. Please note that because this process has a step that is processed by hand, the end result is likely to be subtly tonally variable. Due to the tonal variation possible from this recipe, and because this is the darkest color we offer, there is no reprocessing option available.
Shipping:
A shipping fee will be applied at check out, and one of our team members will reach out to make you a shipping label and leave instructions for how/where to drop off the shipment.
Our team will share packaging instructions with you in our email. Customers are responsible for any surcharges incurred for large shipments.
If shipping seems high for this service, please note that it is accounting for fees for two shipping labels.
Note that we do not cover shipping for international orders, and we do not cover shipping for orders that eligible for bulk discounts
How long will it take to receive my garment?
Please note that due to the multi-step nature of this process, lead times are longer than our other services, and may take up to 6-8 weeks.
Once your order is placed, our team will reach out with a shipping label and instructions for shipping your garment. Please note it may take 2-3 days to process and email your label.
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Bulk Costing is Available:
The cost of this service - $45 - covers (1) garment up to ~1lb. Please note that if you have 2 or more garments of average size, you must order the service for each garment. If you have irregular sized items like socks, childrenswear, reach out to our team to get a cost of your project.
If you (or a group of friends) would like to send 5+ garments, use code 5BULK for 15% off.
Costing for Large Items (items significantly over 1.25 lb)
Please note large items such as: bedding (sheets or quilts), large winter jackets, towels, yardage, etc. are billed per pound.
You can purchase entry to the dyelot online and our team will weigh your items upon arrival and send an invoice for the remaining balance.
Find out more at our Love My Linens service page.
Have a brand? Reach out to our team about wholesale pricing.
Terms and Conditions:
What to Expect and How to Care For Naturally Dyed Garments
This project is for research, to see how different colors and fiber types accept our new recipe for natural black. This is unlikely to create a jet black, and on some items it may appear as a dark grey. This recipe may not fully cover all synthetic dye colors, and bright colors (like red) may only yield a grey cast over the existing color.
While we use the same recipe for all garments dyed the color of the month, we can not guarantee an exact shade match to images used to advertise this service. All fibers accept dyes differently, and even two pieces of cotton from different mills may exhibit slightly different shades. Textiles with existing colors and patterns can be dyed, but are likely to appear a different shade than our product image. We value the organic nature of working with plant dyes and we hope you do to.
Natural dye only bonds to natural fibers (cotton, hemp, linen, wool, silk, etc), and not synthetic fibers (polyester, acetate, etc). Note that if your garment is constructed with a synthetic thread in the seams, the thread may not change color with the fabric. The dye has potential to change the finish of any hardware on your garment, including buttons, zippers, etc.
Please be aware that over dyeing garments that have been wore previously may exhibit previously unseen stains after dyeing. An example is a tee shirt we found at a Goodwill, after being mordanted and dyed, had darker markings under the armpits, where aluminum based deodorant permeated the fiber. If any previously unseen stains present themselves, you have the option to opt for a two tone reproccessing to cover the stain. Also note that plant based dye does not create a perfectly even color, and tonal variations my be present in the fiber.
Please note that existing holes, tears, abrasion or other damage may be exacerbated by the agitation of our dye machines. Garments or textiles that do not have holes, but are fragile may develop holes in this process.
Depending on how your item was cared for prior to dyeing, it is possible it could shrink slightly in the dye process. If your items have been previously washed warm or were sold as ‘pre-shrunk’ then you likely don’t have to worry!
Natural dyes should be cared for mindfully. Your naturally dyed item will keep color longest with the following:
Wash cold on delicate (alone on the first wash)
Use a gentle detergent (avoid Tide Original, oxiclean or bleach)
Store out of light
avoid acids
We do not offer refunds for this service. If you purchase and change your mind of about which color you want, you are able to transfer your order to a different color or future dye lot.
We do insure our packages, though we are only able to insure the packages we ship for the amount paid for the dye service. We are not responsible for lost shipments, though our team will help to recover any insurance money for a lost package.