TRACEABLE, 100% PLANT-BASED DYES
Stony Creek Colors harnesses the power of nature to manufacture traceable, 100% plant-based dyes that enrich farm ecosystems, combat climate change, and empower people with safer, cleaner color.
Stony Creek Colors harnesses the power of nature to replace synthetic, petrochemical-derived colorants with traceable, 100% plant-based dyes that enrich farm ecosystems, combat climate change, and empower people with safer, cleaner color.
Our indigofera plant variety fixes aerial nitrogen and captures carbon in the soil through its extensive root system and the composting of harvested indigo leaves after dye extraction.
REGENERATIVE FARMING PRACTICES
Since 2012, our team has made proprietary operational advancements that include in-house plant genetics, seed preparation, and agricultural practices. We work with farmers to grow our high-value, tropical indigo as a regenerative rotational crop that provides a natural source of soil nutrients and carbon sequestration, bringing added yield benefits for other crops following in the farmers' field rotations.
RENEWABLE, CLOSED-LOOP PROCESS
From seed to dye, Stony Creek Colors manages the entire natural indigo value chain. By combining modern, factory-scale technology with centuries-old natural indigo practices, we are able to offer clean dyes that meet the technical performance requirements of leading denim mills and brands globally. Our safe, vertically-integrated model also allows us to implement transparent dye extraction processes at our US-based facilities.
SAFE COLOR SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS
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For the past decade, we've invested in R&D that has brought clean colors to thousands of garments with some of the world’s leading fashion brands, helping companies meet important circularity and sustainability goals. We work with customers of all levels, to democratize acess to natural indigo and ensure quality performance that fits within their existing systems. Multi-year customer relationships have allowed us to displace polluting colorants throughout the textile industry and beyond.
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Stony Creek Colors harnesses the power of nature to replace synthetic, petrochemical-derived colorants with traceable, 100% plant-based dyes that enrich farm ecosystems, combat climate change, and empower people with safer, cleaner color.
From Field to Fashion Supply Chains
At Stony Creek we match what’s great about synthetic dyes - consistency, vibrancy, and scalability - and reject what’s harmful, leading to plant-based, climate positive, and high-quality dyes. We accomplish this through strategic farm partnerships, transparent processes, and collaborations with mills and brands.
Our Indigo Cycle: Renewable and Closed-loop.
By expanding centuries-old practices, our vertically integrated model allows us to implement safe and transparent extraction processes at our US-based factories. From seed to dye, Stony Creek Colors manages the entire natural indigo value chain.
Our indigofera plant variety fixes aerial nitrogen and captures carbon in the soil through its root system and the composting of harvested indigo leaves after dye extraction; delivering a climate positive chemical to the fashion industry.
REGENERATIVE FARMING PRACTICES
Since 2012, our team has made proprietary operational advancements that include in-house plant genetics, seed preparation, and agricultural practices. We work with farmers to grow our high-value, tropical indigo as a regenerative rotational crop that provides a natural source of soil nutrients and carbon sequestration, bringing added yield benefits for other crops following in the farmers' field rotations.
RENEWABLE, CLOSED-LOOP PROCESS
From seed to dye, Stony Creek Colors manages the entire natural indigo value chain. By combining modern, factory-scale technology with centuries-old natural indigo practices, we are able to offer clean dyes that meet the technical performance requirements of leading denim mills and brands globally. Our safe, vertically-integrated model also allows us to implement transparent dye extraction processes at our US-based facilities.
Our Indigo Cycle: Renewable and Closed-loop
By expanding centuries-old practices, our vertically integrated model allows us to implement safe and transparent extraction processes at our US-based factories. From seed to dye, Stony Creek Colors manages the entire natural indigo value chain.
SAFE COLOR SOLUTIONS
For Industrial Partners →
For Independent Makers →
For the past decade, we've invested in R&D that has brought clean colors to thousands of garments with some of the world’s leading fashion brands, helping companies meet important circularity and sustainability goals. We work with customers of all levels, to democratize acess to natural indigo and ensure quality performance that fits within their existing systems. Multi-year customer relationships have allowed us to displace polluting colorants throughout the textile industry and beyond.
TRuSTED by LEADING BRANDS
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Building Soil Health Through regenerative farming methods
"By developing sustainable, plant-based dyes, ... the firm is working directly with growers to bring greater profitability and improve soil health with an alternative row crop to improve the market driven options for farmers to diversify crop rotations."
BECOMING PART OF THE DENIM INDUSTRY's sustainable TOOLBOX
"Stony Creek Colors has become an industry darling for its efforts to scale natural indigo. The female-founded company produces the only 100% plant-based indigo dye certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program."
Plant-based materials are a growing trend in the fashion industry
"The beauty of natural indigo is that it requires no pesticides – bugs don’t like it – or fertilisers, because, as with soybeans, it revitalises soil with nitrogen. So it's a double winner!"
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IN THE NEWS
BUILDING SOIL HEALTH THROUGH REGENERATIIVE FARMING METHODS
"By developing sustainable, plant-based dyes, ... the firm is working directly with growers to bring greater profitability and improve soil health with an alternative row crop to improve the market driven options for farmers to diversify crop rotations."
BUILDING SOIL HEALTH THROUGH REGENERATIIVE FARMING METHODS
"By developing sustainable, plant-based dyes, ... the firm is working directly with growers to bring greater profitability and improve soil health with an alternative row crop to improve the market driven options for farmers to diversify crop rotations."
BECOMING PART OF THE DENIM INDUSTRY'S SUSTAINABLE TOOLBOX
"Stony Creek Colors has become an industry darling for its efforts to scale natural indigo. The female-founded company produces the only 100% plant-based indigo dye certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program."
BECOMING PART OF THE DENIM INDUSTRY'S SUSTAINABLE TOOLBOX
"Stony Creek Colors has become an industry darling for its efforts to scale natural indigo. The female-founded company produces the only 100% plant-based indigo dye certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program."
PLANT-BASED MATERIALS ARE A GROWING TREND IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
"The beauty of natural indigo is that it requires no pesticides – bugs don’t like it – or fertilisers, because, as with soybeans, it revitalises soil with nitrogen. So it's a double winner!"
PLANT-BASED MATERIALS ARE A GROWING TREND IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
"The beauty of natural indigo is that it requires no pesticides – bugs don’t like it – or fertilisers, because, as with soybeans, it revitalises soil with nitrogen. So it's a double winner!"
Plant-based materials are a growing trend in the fashion industry
"The beauty of natural indigo is that it requires no pesticides – bugs don’t like it – or fertilisers, because, as with soybeans, it revitalises soil with nitrogen. So it's a double winner!"
"To make significant progress, we need to challenge the status quo by identifying solutions that will circumvent or disrupt roadblocks to large-scale change."
"Denim [is] also getting a makeover by Mother Nature. The recent color explosion on the runway has coincided with innovations in natural dyes."
Plant-based materials are a growing trend in the fashion industry
"Plants are the solution to many of our climate woes. Trees and bamboo absorb carbon in our air and store it in the soil. But what about plant-based fashion?"
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FAQs
Is Stony Creek Colors a dyehouse? ➜
Stony Creek Colors is not a dye house, nor do we source textiles for other brands. We manufacture and sell natural colorants for use by textile manufacturing mills, garment dyehouses, industrial and artisan fashion brands, independent makers, and at-home dyers.
Does Stony Creek Colors sell Finished textiLes and Yarns? ➜
Our team manufactures natural dyes and does not sell finished fabrics. We would be happy to connect you with one of our existing dyehouses, mills, and other suppliers. Please contact us at contact@stonycreekcolors.com for inquiries.
How do I orders small / lab-scale samples for trial dye runs? ➜
If you are interested in sampling any of our products please purchase directly from our website. If you have any specialized requests or need further accomodations, please email our team at contact@stonycreekcolors.com.
If you are interested in sampling any of our products please purchase directly from our website. If you have any specialized requests or need further accomodations, please email our team at contact@stonycreekcolors.com.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU SELL? ➜
What products do you sell? ➜
We produce natural indigo dyes of varying purity levels and forms (powder, paste, or liquid) as well as many non-indigo plant-basec colorants and dyeIf you would like to learn more about the natural dyes we offer and their applications, please contact us at contact@stonycreekcolors.com for a copy of our product catalog or feel free to browse our natural dyes page.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Stony Creek Colors a dyehouse? ➜
Stony Creek Colors is not a dye house, nor do we source textiles for other brands. We manufacture and sell natural colorants for use by textile manufacturing mills, garment dyehouses, industrial and artisan fashion brands, independent makers, and at-home dyers.
Does Stony Creek Colors sell Finished textiLes and Yarns? ➜
Our team manufactures natural dyes and does not sell finished fabrics. We would be happy to connect you with one of our existing dyehouses, mills, and other suppliers. Please contact us at contact@stonycreekcolors.com for inquiries.
How do I order SMALL / lab-scale samples FOR TRIAL DYE RUNS? ➜
If you are interested in sampling any of our products please purchase directly from our website. If you have any specialized requests or need further accomodations, please email our team at contact@stonycreekcolors.com.
What products do you sell? ➜
We produce natural indigo dyes of varying purity levels and forms (powder, paste, or liquid) as well as many non-indigo plant-basec colorants and dyeIf you would like to learn more about the natural dyes we offer and their applications, please contact us at contact@stonycreekcolors.com for a copy of our product catalog or feel free to browse our natural dyes page.
100% MADE FROM PLANTS
We pursue global certifications to ensure denim brands and artisans get the traceable, plant-derived product their consumers demand.
100% MADE FROM PLANTS
We pursue global certifications to ensure denim brands and artisans get the traceable, plant-derived product their consumers demand.