Dye without damage, color without compromise.

  • 90%

    of all textiles are dyed with synthetic, petroleum-based chemicals.

    Good On You

  • 1.3 million tons

    of textile dyeing chemicals are released into our waters every year.

    Greenpeace

  • 20%

    of global industrial water pollution comes from textile dyeing and treatment.

    World Bank

Color reimagined

In an industry built on synthetic shortcuts and harmful processes, ILANGA is here to do things differently. We are developing bio-based dyes that offer a circular, scalable, and safer alternative for people and planet.

Our Process

  • COLLECT

    We collect plant-based waste — such as onion skins, avocado peels, and coffee grounds from large food suppliers - then sort, clean, and prepare it for bio-based dye development.

  • DEVELOP

    We transform this plant-based waste into bio-based dyes through a series of technical experiments, including fade testing, wash durability, and sunlight exposure, to ensure rich, lasting color.

  • DYE

    We offer bio-based dyes to textile companies, mills, brands, and designers — an alternative to the toxic synthetics that have long coloured our fabrics.

This isn’t just dyeing. It’s rethinking.

We partner with mills, brands, and designers to deliver bio-based, toxin-free dyes for the textile industry.

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