Indigo and Cotton Velveteen

Q: Is cotton velveteen suitable for dyeing with indigo?

A: Yes, that should dye very well!  Natural indigo works well on natural fibers from plants or animals. 

Because cotton velveteen is a thick and very absorbent fabric, be sure to exit the vat very slowly to give it adequate time to drain back into the dye pot between dips. Otherwise, it will act like a sponge and carry a lot of the vat liquid out with it. Don’t wring/drip through the air. Best to wring the piece out while it is still under the surface of the vat and then raise it up and out, then release the tension.