eco-conscious dyes

hand-dyed magic

It is vital to me that my creations have as minimal an impact on the environment as possible, and are as safe as possible for people to wear.

cobalt clothing is hand-dyed using nontoxic, non-carcinogenic, biodegradable, eco-conscious Procion fiber reactive dyes that are permanent, and will not bleed or fade with proper care, even after repeated washings.

Fiber reactive dyes are referred to as low impact, as they bond directly with the molecules in the fabric fibers, so nothing washes out once they are dyed. The dye molecule becomes an actual part of the fiber molecule and nothing will take it off except bleach or other discharging chemicals. And, they contain no heavy metals. For these reasons they are the dye of choice for baby clothing and chemically sensitive people, since they are very permanent and non-toxic. 

"...so babies can chew on clothing dyed with these dyes, chemically sensitive folks can wear fabrics dyed with them, and it doesn’t matter how much you sweat either. Fiber Reactive dyes are the ONLY dyes that this is true of." ~ Dharma Trading Co.

The waste water from the dyeing process is broken down into a harmless state by microbes in the soil or waste water treatment plants. And, the chemical used to bond the dyes to the fabric fibers is soda ash, which is non-toxic, and used in laundry detergents and swimming pools.

My supplier of dyes has been in business since 1969, and works directly with dye manufacturers who are committed to environmentally conscious production methods.