French Weld Extract

Shepherd Textiles French Weld Extract is made from the blossoms of reseda luteola, a plant also known as Weld or Dyer's Rocket. The flowers are farmed organically in the Languedoc region of southern France, and dried naturally during the hot summers. It contains up to 50% more dyestuff than weld grown by industrial farming methods. Weld is the classic yellow plant dye, used for centuries in tapestries and rugs. It is celebrated by dyers because it gives clear, strong, light-fast yellows that stand up to washing and sunlight. It is appropriate for all natural fibers, including wool, silk, cotton, and alpaca, and gives bright shades ranging from lemon to intense neon yellow. With an iron mordant, the color shifts to olive green. Our French Weld Extract is the strongest on the market, and is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) for use on fabrics that will be labeled “organic”.

Before using, please read our Guide to Dyeing with French Weld Extract for color recipes, background, and safety information.

Product of France.