1. Fabric Overview

This handloom-woven Kala cotton fabric is a midweight textile dyed in a classic indigo blue using natural dye processes.

Woven at 230 GSM with robust six-ply yarns in a balanced 2/2 structure, it combines durability, breathability, and a grounded handfeel.

The indigo tone carries depth and nuance, developing character with wear and washing, making the fabric ideal for slow-made, utilitarian garments.

2. How the Fabric Is Made

The fabric is handloom-woven from Kala cotton, an indigenous, rain-fed cotton known for its strength and resilience.

Multiple fine strands are combined into six-ply yarns and woven in a 2/2 structure, producing a stable, long-wearing cloth.

After weaving, the fabric is indigo-dyed, allowing the colour to develop through repeated immersion and oxidation. This creates layered colour and depth rather than a flat surface treatment.

3. Technical Specifications

Fiber Content: Kala Cotton
Yarn Structure: Six-Ply
Construction: Handloom-Woven
Weave: 2/2 Weave
Fabric Weight: Approximately 230 GSM
Weight Category: Midweight
Width: 44 Inches / Approximately 112 cm
Transparency: Opaque
Stretch: None
Surface Finish: Matte and Lightly Textured
Dye Method: Natural Indigo Vat-Dyed

4. Handfeel and Drape

The handfeel is dry, firm, and breathable, with a visible grain that reflects both the indigenous cotton fibre and the handloom construction.

The drape is structured and stable, making the fabric well suited to garments that require shape and longevity.

With continued wear and washing, the fabric will soften while retaining its integrity and depth of colour.

5. Ideal Uses

* Workwear jackets and overshirts

* Trousers and utility silhouettes

* Dresses with structure

* Denim-adjacent applications without stretch

* Slow-fashion and heritage-inspired collections

* Bags, aprons, and durable accessories

6. Wash and Care

* Hand wash separately in cold water

* Use a mild, pH-neutral detergent

* Do not bleach, soak, scrub, or wring

* Expect some colour release during the first few washes

* Line dry naturally in the shade

* Iron while slightly damp if required

Natural Indigo Dye Process

* Natural indigo vat dyeing builds colour through multiple dipping and oxidation cycles

* A moderate vat concentration typically produces a mid-to-deep blue rather than a very dark navy

* Minimal post-dye finishing helps preserve the fabric’s natural texture

* This description reflects traditional indigo-dyeing practices; the actual vat composition, number of dips, and process details may vary according to the dyer, production batch, and water chemistry

Indigo Disclaimer

Indigo dye may crock, bleed, and fade with wear and washing. These changes are inherent characteristics of indigo-dyed textiles and form part of the fabric’s evolving character.

Keep the fabric away from pale clothing, upholstery, and other light-coloured surfaces, particularly when it is new.