{"product_id":"aluminium-lacate-cellulose-mordant","title":"ALUMINIUM LACATE | Cellulose mordant","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Modern Mordant for Linen, Hemp \u0026amp; Other Plant Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium lactate is a highly effective mordant for natural dyeing on cellulose fibres such as linen, hemp, cotton, ramie and nettle. Produced from lactic acid obtained through the fermentation of renewable materials from the sugar and starch industry, it offers a sustainable alternative to aluminium acetate while producing equally vibrant and colourfast results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some mordants, aluminium lactate dissolves completely at room temperature, making it easy to use and highly suitable for both beginners and experienced dyers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is certified compliant with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGOTS 6.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium Lactate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMordant for cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully soluble at room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGOTS 6.0 Compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from renewable raw materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinen, hemp, cotton, ramie, nettle and other cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Use Aluminium Lactate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural dyes require a mordant to form a lasting bond with cellulose fibres. Aluminium lactate helps improve:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour depth and brightness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash fastness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight fastness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDye uptake on plant fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNettle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther cellulose fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colours obtained are typically bright, clear and intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Mordanting Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results on cellulose fibres, we recommend a two-step process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 1 – Tannin Bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore mordanting, treat the fibre with a tannin for 1-24h, in a cold bath. Once finished, wring the fabric out gently or simply let it drip for 10min before adding it to the Lactate bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow colour tannins include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak Gallnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSumach Gallnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a stronger background tone, you can also use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcacia Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyrobalan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChestnut Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep 2 – Aluminium Lactate Bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse aluminium lactate in the same way and proportions as aluminium acetate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mordant dissolves fully at room temperature and produces excellent results on plant fibres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter mordanting, rinse lightly and proceed with your dye bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Usage Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibre Weight (WOF)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium Lactate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–8g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500g fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25–40g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–80g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all natural dyeing processes, sampling is recommended to determine the ideal mordant concentration for your fibres and dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're new to mordanting linen and other cellulose fibres, we have a collection of free guides and tutorials available on our blog:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/how-to-mordant-linen\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/how-to-mordant-linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Mordant Linen for Natural Dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Tannins and Cellulose Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the Right Mordant for Plant Fibres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Our Free Natural Dyeing Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking to deepen your natural dyeing knowledge and connect with other passionate dyers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart by joining our free Natural Dyers Academy community, where you'll find inspiration, discussions, resources, and opportunities to learn more about natural dyes, mordanting, fibre preparation, colour exploration, dye plant cultivation, and sustainable textile practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin the free community here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/the-natural-dyers-academy.mn.co\/share\/Mz7coMI6VgbJMchB?utm_source=manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the community you'll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural dyeing discussions and inspiration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful resources and learning opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDye plant growing and harvesting tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour studies and recipe sharing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunity support from fellow natural dyers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation about workshops, courses, and Academy membership options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you'd like more structured learning, in-depth tutorials, workshops, and exclusive resources, you can also explore our full Natural Dyers Academy membership from within the community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is intended for textile and craft use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot intended for food, cosmetic or medicinal applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AppleOak 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