Inkodye

Inkodye has closed it's doors forever!
After years of partnership with Inkodye, then the new owners of Lumi, they have finally decided to throw in the towel. We will miss the quality and quirky-fun that has always been in each bottle of Inkodye, BUT, there is a product that is every bit as good, with MORE colors - Jacquard SolarFast!

Inkodye by Lumi Co.

Inkodye is a true vat dye that has been pre-reduced to a clear leuco-base form and is ready to use right from the bottle. It is one of the most permanent types of dye available for natural fibers. It will not stiffen fabric and is able to withstand strong soaps, boiling water, rubbing, dry-cleaning, common bleaches and sunlight for moderate periods of time. Ideally suited for the home dyer, Inkodye techniques are not difficult but are quite specialized so directions must be followed carefully. Inkodye colors develop best on untreated cotton, linen, rayon and raw silk. Most other natural fabrics - including some synthetic, permanent finish and crease resistant fabrics - accept Inkodye quite well, while on others the dyes will only produce colors of light to medium value. Best results are obtained on white or light colored fabric. It is important to always dye a test sample of the fabric you intend to use before starting any project.

The most significant difference between Inkodye and other dyes is that color development is achieved through direct exposure to UV light, heat or the use of steam. From the bottle, Inkodye is a slightly thick liquid of an ideal consistency for direct application techniques such as screen-printing, stenciling, brushing, sponging and block printing. Inkodye can be diluted with water for applications requiring a thinner consistency such as tie dying, dipping or spraying. If a thicker consistency is required, sodium alginate may be used.
If kept in a cool, dark place Inkodye has a shelf life of about two years.