Plant-dyed Organic Cotton Thread

As purveyors of true slow fashion, we want our clothing to have a long, cherished life. Hence our new plant-dyed organic cotton thread. Available in a variety of vibrant plant-dyed colors for mending, sashiko and embroidery, this thread can help give your clothing a second life and create beautiful pieces that will be adored for a lifetime. 

Variation in color is natural and part of the beauty of this plant-dyed thread. 

This organic cotton thread is a fine, unmercerized 2-ply yarn that is between a size 10 and size 12 cotton thread. Each skein is 12 yards.

The thread is grown, manufactured and dyed in the USA.

Unlike conventional cotton thread, our threads are dyed with 100% natural plant dyes. The plant dyes include indigo leaves, madder roots, weld, and marigold.

Indigo leaf dye has been safely used for thousands of years (dating back to 2000-3000 B.C.) for its ability to make strong and beautiful blues. In the 1800s, natural indigo was almost completely replaced by synthetic indigo, which is derived from the known toxin aniline (a chemical that has been used to make rocket fuel).

Madder root is one of the oldest natural dyes, known for its ability to make beautiful reds. It has been safely used for thousands of years, since at least ancient Egypt (cloth dyed with it has even been found alongside the possessions of King Tut).

Weld is an incredible natural dye plant that was historically used throughout Europe, Asia and was even used by native Americans. It is known for its ability to make the longest lasting natural yellows, and also makes olive greens with small amounts of iron.

Marigolds, of the tagetes species used on these onesies, have been traditionally used topically for their astringent and antibiotic properties. Studies have found that marigolds are high in antioxidants and other enzymes good for the skin, and are currently researching its use as an anti-wrinkle cream.

Machine wash on the gentle cycle using a mild, pH neutral detergent and without fabric softeners. Tumble dry on low.