Salvge finds it’s roots in a last minute university assignment in 2017. Josh’s lecturer Joanna Fowles suggested he try natural dye. All it took was a bit of time and some experiments and he was hooked. In 2020 Josh wrote his thesis paper on the dangers of synthetic dyes, this cemented the idea of natural dye as an alternative. His partner Victoria believed in the idea and with her ecommerce experience the pair co founded the Salvge label. In their studio apartment in Sydney the pair crammed in as many dye pots as they could and experimented away trying to achieve new colours and unique patterns. The pair now operate the label in Kiama and aspire to offer high quality, naturally dyed clothing.

Salvge garments are made with 100% non-toxic ingredients. Most synthetically dyed clothing contains harmful and carcinogenic chemicals. These chemicals don’t just harm worker and the environment, but they have potential to cause harm to wearers. We use natural materials and plant-based dyes so we can offer a safer alternative.