Methods of obtaining

Pomegranate is a highly nutritious fruit that is well-known for its antioxidant properties. The fruit is characterized by its juicy seeds, which are protected by a hard rind. While the seeds are commonly consumed as a fruit or used in spice blends (known as anar-dana), the fruit rind is often discarded as waste. Our team found a way to repurpose this overlooked part of the fruit. We use the fruit rind as our raw material to create a natural dye extract. The extraction process is carefully designed to retain the beneficial properties of the fruit rind, resulting in a highly concentrated and effective natural dye. By utilizing the fruit rind, we're able to create a sustainable and eco-friendly product that contributes to a circular economy.

Dyeing Process

Natural fibres don’t have enough affinity to natural dyes. Therefore, a pre-treatment called “mordanting” should be done to increase the affinity of the fibres. It is also known as cationization. This process is the most crucial part because even dyeing mostly depends on even cationization of the fabric.

After mordanting and rinsing the fabric, the next stage is dyeing bath. During dyeing, dosage sequence and time should be followed carefully to have evenly dyed fabric.

The soaping step is then performed to remove any residual dyes off the fabric, improving both dry and wet rubbing fastness. It is an important step to be able to have good fastness results. The soap is also special and dedicated for natural dyes.

Finally, depending on the end-use of the product, a treatment with a UV absorber material may be applied to improve light fastness. By following this meticulous dyeing process, we create high quality and sustainable textiles that meet the needs of our customers.

Fastness

This plant-based natural dye with the trade name Mallow has impressive fastness values and makes a serious contribution to the circular economy by taking the textile material it dyes one-step forward.

Certification

Our company is proud to hold several certifications that reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability. Collaboration is made with the AMA Herbal brand for the supply of natural dyes. These certifications include GOTS-V, ZDH C, and REACH. GOTS-V (Global Organic Textile Standard) is a comprehensive certification for textiles made from organic fibers, ensuring the material meets strict environmental and social criteria. ZDH C is a certification for natural cosmetics, confirming that our products are free from harmful chemicals and ingredients. Lastly, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulation that ensures the safe use of chemicals in products and aims to protect human health and the environment. These certifications are a testament to our dedication to producing safe and sustainable products for our customers.