Indigo Fructose 1-2-3 Vat Kit

Create a vibrant natural indigo dye vat using a simple, low-toxicity fermentation-style reduction process. This complete kit contains everything you need to prepare an organic fructose indigo vat and begin dyeing natural fibres beautiful shades of blue.

This kit contains all the ingredients needed to prepare a natural indigo vat using the simple ratio of 1 part indigo, 2 parts lime, and 3 parts fructose. The quantities provided are carefully measured to create a successful vat while also including additional lime and fructose for ongoing vat maintenance and pH adjustments.

Perfect for beginners and experienced dyers alike, the fructose vat method uses fructose (fruit sugar) and lime to reduce indigo naturally, creating a reusable dye vat that can produce multiple dyeing sessions and a wide range of blue shades.

Kit Contents

• 100g Natural Indigo Powder

• 250g Hydrated Lime (Calcium Hydroxide)

• 350g Fructose Powder

• pH Test Kit

• Step-by-Step Instruction Booklet

What Can You Dye?

This kit is suitable for dyeing:

• Cotton

• Linen

• Hemp

• Silk

• Wool

• Viscose/modal/tencel

Natural fibres achieve the best results. Multiple dips will build deeper shades of blue, from pale sky blue through to rich navy.

How the Fructose Vat Works

The fructose vat is a modern natural indigo reduction method that uses fructose as the reducing agent and lime to create an alkaline environment. This process converts the insoluble indigo pigment into a soluble form that can penetrate fibres. Once removed from the vat, the dye oxidises in the air and develops its characteristic blue colour.

Watching fabric transform from yellow-green to blue as it oxidises is one of the most magical aspects of indigo dyeing.

Features

• Complete kit with all essential ingredients

• Reusable vat for multiple dyeing sessions

• Produces a wide range of blue shades

• Detailed instructions included

• Includes pH testing materials

• Extra lime and fructose for vat adjustments

• Low-toxicity alternative to chemical reduction vats

• Suitable for beginners and experienced dyers

• Perfect for immersion dyeing, shibori, tie-dye, and resist techniques

This kit includes an additional 50g of lime and 50g of fructose, allowing you to fine-tune pH levels during vat preparation and trouble shoot and adjust the vat if needed. 

Approximate Dye Capacity

This kit contains enough indigo to dye approximately 500g–1kg of fibre, depending on the depth of shade desired and the number of dye baths performed.

Safety Information

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

• Avoid inhaling powders.

• Wear gloves, eye protection, and a dust mask when handling powdered materials.

• Hydrated lime is strongly alkaline and may cause skin or eye irritation.

• Use in a well-ventilated area.

• Not for consumption.

• Store materials in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Disclaimer

This product is intended for textile and craft use only. Results may vary depending on fibre type, water quality, dyeing technique, and vat maintenance.

Bring the timeless magic of indigo dyeing into your studio and discover the endless possibilities of creating beautiful blues with this complete Indigo Fructose Vat Kit.