The four Indigo 6 pieces from the Instagram post: folded Pique T-shirt, Ponya pants, Pocket Sweatshirt and lightweight Madras Shirt on grey

Natural Dyes

Six hand dips.
No two shades alike.
Six hand dips. No two shades alike.

Naturally dyed organic cotton, made by hand in Tamil Nadu, India. Each piece carries its own unique shade of blue.

  • Dipped 6 times in fermented natural indigo
  • 100% organic cotton
  • Made in Tamil Nadu, India

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The pieces from the post

Find your Indigo 6

Start with the four you saw. Find the shape and texture you want to wear every day.

From leaf to blue

Where Our Indigo Comes From

Our natural indigo begins with plants grown in Tamil Nadu, India, then takes shape through fermentation and hand dyeing.

A farmer tending indigo plants in a green field
01 / Indigo grows in Tamil Nadu.
Two workers harvesting indigo, one holding a bundle of leaves
02 / The harvest.
A hand holding natural indigo pigment above a bowl
03 / Natural indigo pigment.
A dyemaster wearing gloves holds blue fabric by hand
04 / Dyemasters dip each garment by hand.

Count the dips

One plant. Three shades.

The number tells you how many times the garment meets the indigo vat. Each dip builds a deeper blue.

Indigo blue shirt collar with a sewn label reading natural indigo 6 dips
Every piece is labeled with its dip count.
Indigo 6

Indigo 6

The one you saw.

Six dips. A balanced mid-blue.

Clean Crewneck T-shirt in Indigo 6

Natural dye varies from piece to piece. Your blue develops its own character with wear and washing.

Good to know

Living with natural indigo

Will the indigo bleed or rub off?

Some residual indigo can transfer during early wear. Wash separately or with dark colors for the first washes, and follow the garment's care label.

IOAN's care FAQ explains that residual dye usually clears after one or two washes.

How do I wash it?

Machine wash cold with similar colors. Hang drying is recommended for the lightweight Madras Shirt; the Pique Tee, Ponya Pants and Pocket Sweatshirt allow hang drying or low tumble drying.

Follow the care label for your piece. Read the care FAQ.

How does it fit?

These are unisex styles, and measurements vary by piece. Compare the product's size guide with a garment you already wear.

How does it fade over time?

Some fading and color variation are natural. Wear and washing gradually give each piece its own character.

Do you offer repairs?

Yes. IOAN offers free repairs for eligible products. Eligibility, shipping and service details apply.

Read about repairs and request service.