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 6-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 it 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 6-ply yarns and woven in a 2/2 weave, producing a stable, long-wearing cloth. After weaving, the fabric is indigo dyed, allowing the dye to penetrate the fibers through repeated immersion and oxidation, creating layered color rather than surface saturation.

3. Technical Specifications

Fiber content: Kala cotton
Yarn structure: 6-ply
Weave: 2/2 weave
Fabric weight: ~230 GSM (midweight)
Width: 44 inches
Transparency: Opaque
Stretch: None
Surface finish: Matte, lightly textured
Dye method: Indigo dyed

4. Handfeel & Drape

The handfeel is dry, firm, and breathable, with visible grain that reflects both the indigenous cotton fiber and handloom weaving. Drape is structured and stable, well-suited to garments that require shape and longevity. Over time, the fabric softens while retaining its integrity and depth of color.

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 & Care + Indigo Disclaimer

Hand wash separately in cold water
Use mild, pH-neutral detergent
Do not bleach
Expect color transfer in early washes
Line dry in shade
Iron while slightly damp if needed

Dye used -

- Natural indigo vat dyeing is built through multiple dips and oxidation cycles
- A moderate vat concentration, typically producing mid-to-deep blue rather than navy
- Minimal post-dye finishing to preserve the fabric’s natural texture
- This description reflects traditional indigo dye practice. Actual vat composition, number of dips, and process details may vary by dyer, batch, and water chemistry.

Indigo Disclaimer:
Indigo dye may crock, bleed, and fade with wear and washing. These changes are inherent to indigo-dyed textiles and are considered part of their evolving character.