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Greener Shades Metal Free Dyes

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Non-hazardous, non-chrome dye for use on silk, wool, nylon, or any animal fiber. Formulated without the use of hazardous metals, Greener Shades provides all the washfastness and light fastness of the traditional acid dye without relying on metal compounds to achieve bright and beautiful colors. This advancement is now available to the home/studio dyer with the Greener Shades line of dyes. Order Greener Shades Dyes in your choice of color and size.

Each 0.5 ounce of dye is able to dye approximately 3 pounds of fiber at 1% Depth of Shade. 

Available in a Starter Kit (with 0.25 oz. selections) or 0.5 oz., 4.0 oz., and 8.0 oz. packages. 

Download basic instructions {Greener_Shades_Instructions_and_Color_Card.pdf}.

Greener Shades Metal Free Dyes are an environmentally responsible choice for dyeing. As there are no toxic metals used in their creation, no residual heavy metals are found in the dye powder thus finding their way back into the environment, or being exposed to the dyer. Any fiber, yarn or cloth that is dyed with these dyes will not leave any toxic materials when it biodegrades. 

Greener Shades Metal Free Dyes are certified as complying with Global Organic Textiles Standards (GOTS 4.0)

 

 

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Overall rating: 4.888889 / 5 from 18 reviews.

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I have been able to

"I have been able to achieve the most amazing custom colors with greener shades. Quick delivery as well!"

Nicole G. (5/5)

Great dyes, easy to use

"Great shades. Easy to apply and colors are nice."

Melanie K. (5/5)

My favorite.

"I’ve been using Greener Shades for about seven years to dye yarn. My favorite. I love that they have no or very low amounts of heavy metals. The colors are bright and do not fade."

Kelli S. (5/5)

Reliable Color

"I chose to use these dyes as I have breathing issues and wanted to avoid the heavy metals. I have been very pleased with the ease of mixing dye stock, the reliability of the colors over different sessions and the fact that the fibers don't lose any color with rinsing. Though not advised, I have kept the dyes for long periods in a sealed container in the dark and they have continued to be reliable and true to color. I use best safety practices both in the mixing and use of these dyes despite heavy metal-free formula, but I feel safer using these and not exposing myself or the environment to unnecessary risk. Thanks for a great product. Yes, they are worth the extra cost."

Christine D. (5/5)

Love it!

"Easy to use. Excellent colors!"

Kelley S. (5/5)

Mjweaver

"Wonderful dyes that are metal free. Colors are vibrant. Beware they are very concentrated small batch dyeing can be tricky but worth the effort."

John A. (4/5)

I have been dyeing fiber

"I have been dyeing fiber for a few years now. Every time that I have used Greener Shades, the result is exceptional. The strength and intensity of color is beautiful. I purchased every available color and plan on using them on my repeatable colorways that I dye for my business. I strongly recommend them to everyone!"

Paul H. (5/5)

Easy to use with a

"Easy to use with a broad array of color possibilities."

Carol S. (5/5)

I love this dye! The

"I love this dye! The colors are rich and vibrant. The colors mix well to create a broad spectrum of colors. The black deepens colors effectively and you can get good grays out of it. I use these dyes to achieve modern effects popular in the yarn world. I appreciate the safer less hazardous ingredients since I dye from my farm."

Teresa C. (5/5)

These were the specific colors

"These were the specific colors I was looking for. They were very user friendly and gave me the results I wanted."

Bruce B. (5/5)

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