Aluminium sulphate
Dyeing auxiliaries
Price range: 4,00€ through 9,00€
The Aluminium sulphate is a metallic salt, commonly available in powder form, and is one of the most widely used and safest mordants in natural yarn and fabric dyeing.
Its fundamental function is to create a stable chemical bond between the textile fibre (such as wool, silk or cotton) and the dye molecules. Acting as a “bridge”, it allows the colour to fix itself permanently on the material, ensuring its resistance to washing and light.
The Aluminium sulphate is particularly appreciated because it allows brilliant and clear colours to be obtained, respecting the original shade of the dye source without significantly altering it.
Dyeing auxiliaries
The Dyeing auxiliaries are essential to ensure uniform application of the natural dye on the textile fibres and correct fixation. Each auxiliary gradually and uniformly releases its acidity or alkalinity, thus promoting optimal dyeing and preventing possible colour changes. Their use ensures excellent, long-lasting results in artisan dyeing.
Doses and timing
Maeko avoids going into details concerning proportions, doses and specific times, leaving such information to those who already have experience in natural dyeing.
It is essential that those approaching this process have the freedom to experiment and adapt the techniques according to their own needs and experience.
Here we offer an extensive showcase, designed to encourage the practice of hand-dyeing and stimulate everyone's creativity.
