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Kamala Powder

$4.13 – $16.88

Ground dried fruits of Mallotus philippinensis, sometimes called Lotus Tree.

Use on protein fibres. Produces brilliant yellow and orange tones similar to Saffron. Pre-mordanting recommended. Use at 20-30% WOF for medium shades.

TO USE: needs alkaline conditions: dissolve in warm water with Soda Ash at 3% WOG. Add wetted, premordanted fibre and simmer at 160-175°F for 1 hour. Cool, then rinse fibre in water with 1 cup of vinegar to neutralize the pH.

Light & washfastness: very good.

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