Certified, Durable Replacement for Carbon Black
Nature Coatings’ BioBlack is a high-performance, drop-in black pigment sourced from wood waste that meets the strictest global regulations for textiles and leathers.
Textiles Products
BioBlack TX®
BioBlack TX is a 100% bio-based aqueous pigment dispersion recommended for any water-based formula that requires black color. It is commonly used for textile printing, including screen printing and rotary printing, fabric coatings, and leather and non-leather coatings.
BioBlack DP™
BioBlack DP is a 100% bio-based aqueous dispersion that can be used for dyeing man-made cellulosic fiber dopes or for other pigment applications in textiles that require higher tint strength than BioBlack TX.
BioBlack Blends™
BioBlack Blends can be made in any carrier for any application and market, ensuring compatibility, performance and marketable claims for your specific application. Contact us to discuss your unique requirements.
Textile Certifications
PERFORMANCE SPECS
8/8 Light Fastness Rating
Desirable Blue Undertone
Globally Compliant
UV Protectant
Cost Competitive
Carbon Negative Backed by LCA
Non Toxic: No PAHs, PFAFs, VOCs
100% BioBased
News & Insights
Subscribe for updates on how leading product managers are replacing carbon black in textiles.
TS Designs put BioBlack to the test against petroleum carbon black and several other bio-based pigments on the market. The results were telling…
Global Distribution
BioBlack Impact & Risk Calculator
Estimate reductions in toxins and emissions to validate global compliance and safety for your next bestselling line.
Try BioBlack on for size?
We can help.
TEXTILES AND LEATHER: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
-
BioBlack is a 100% bio-based, nontoxic, and durable black water based or aqueous pigment dispersion designed as a direct replacement for petroleum-derived carbon black. In these industries, it is used for textile and leather applications, including printing, coating and dope-dyeing of MMC fibers.
-
Yes. BioBlack is specifically developed to replace carbon black at scale. It is already being adopted by major manufacturers, such as TS Designs, which is transitioning all of its black screenprints to BioBlack™.
-
BioBlack™ is made from certified wood waste, making it a circular solution. It helps brands reduce emissions and eliminate the use of petroleum-based pigments and their associated toxins.
-
-
-
Yes. Nature Coatings provides a BioBlack™ Impact & Risk Calculator that allows textile brands to easily calculate risks and impacts from emissions and toxins based on their specific production parameters.
-
Nature Coatings is trusted by several global brands and manufacturers, including TS Designs, Pangaia, and Kering.
-
You can reach out to the Nature Coatings team through their Contact Us page to discuss your specific textile or leather application and start a partnership.