Organic Indigo-Dyed Denim Fabric

When we make our organic plant-dyed apparel, we always order extra fabric to make sure we don't run out. Since we want every yard to go to use, we are offering our extras to you so you have sustainable options for your own projects.

100% GOTS certified organic cotton denim, with natural white weft and natural indigo dyed warp. Selvage with madder root red stripe. The fabric is 45 inches (114cm) wide and approx. 9.15 ounces per square yard (310 grams per square meter).

Manufactured in India in a GOTS certified factory that offers fair wages and safe working conditions for its employees.

Sold by the yard.

This warp of this fabric is undyed, organic cotton and the weft is dyed with organic indigo leaves.

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. One third of aniline residue remains on conventional jeans (here).

This fabric is GOTS certified, which in additional to its strict environmental standards, also certifies that every company involved in the production of the fabric provides fair wages and safe working conditions.

This fabric, including the organic indigo leaf dye, is GOTS certified. GOTS certification is the highest standard in organic. Every step - from the growing of the cotton, to final manufacture, is independently verified to be organic.

Also, plant dyes do not produce toxic run-off like conventional (and other organic dyes) and plant dyes remove carbon from the air during the plant's growth, helping reverse the cause of global climate change.

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