
ORCA x MATE: Plant Dyed Garden Workwear


garden jacket
shown in bark
Plant dye: Acacia (Acacia catechu) is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia. The acacia tree’s extract, a byproduct called katha in Hindi, is prized in textile dyeing for its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, in addition to the rich brown hues it yields. Katha’s astringent benefits have made it a useful remedy in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times.

Garden zip jumpsuit
shown in oak
Plant dye: Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing tree native to the region spanning modern day Iran to northern India. Pomegranates were domesticated as early as 7,000 years ago, and its many-seeded fruits have been treasured for their beauty and culinary appeal. The rinds of the Pomegranate fruit are a byproduct that yield a spectrum of yellow, khaki and gray hues.

garden workwear pants
shown in manzanita
Plant dye: Acacia (Acacia catechu) is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia. The acacia tree’s extract, a byproduct called katha in Hindi, is prized in textile dyeing for its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, in addition to the rich brown hues it yields. Katha’s astringent benefits have made it a useful remedy in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times.



