ORCO News & Industry Insights

For most formulators, color is not a finishing touch. It is a performance variable that has to survive the chemistry, processing conditions, application parameters and the end-use environment of a product. That is why the most experienced R&D and formulation chemists eventually reach the same conclusion: They do not just need a colorant supplier who […]

Lincoln, RI. July 30, 2026 – Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC (ORCO) is pleased to announce an exclusive Canadian Distribution Partnership with Arya Chem Inc., headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Arya Chem (founded in 1987 by Hamid Moshari) will be authorized to carry the full range of ORCO dyes, pigments and chemicals. This collaboration brings together […]

No, not from colorful magic crystals, grown on a salt plain left over from a magical inland sea, though that would be really cool. No, not from melting some yummy ice cream on a pile of rock salt. That would be just so wrong, and a horrible waste of good treats. Organic Dyes and Pigments […]

Lincoln, RI. July 6, 2026 – Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC is pleased to announce that Rogerio Galante has joined Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC as  Product Manager – New Applications. Rogerio comes to us most recently from DCL Corporation, in addition to previous assignments with Applied Minerals, Inc. and Lanxess Corp. His 20-plus year […]

We are proud to announce that Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC (ORCO) is debuting ORCO PU, a NEW Product Line of Reactive Polymeric Colorants, at the Adhesive & Foam Expo, June 23-25 in Novi, Michigan. These vibrant colorants are specifically designed for polyurethane (PU), and are specially engineered for Polyurethane Foams. ORCO PU Reactive Polymerics […]

ORCO PU Reactive Polymeric Colorants are specifically designed for polyurethane (PU), especially for use in polyurethane foams, but also used in, elastomers, adhesives and synthetic leather. Unlike traditional PU Pigment Dispersions or dyes, ORCO PU Reactive Polymeric Colorants will react into the PU Polymer Matrix directly, providing rich color, strong color fastness and solvent resistance. […]

Come visit us at the Specialty & Agro Chemical Show to find out!!! Or if you can’t make it to the show and visit Booth #531 to talk to our team of experts – read on! We will be glad to answer your questions via the contact form to the RIGHT. Here is your answer: All of these aspects of […]

Join us at the American Coatings Show, May 5-7 in Indianapolis, where we will be featuring Dyes, Pigments, Colorants and Chemicals for the Coatings Industry. We look forward to discussing our various products specific for many aspects of the Coatings Industry, including Wood Stains, Concrete Stains, Adhesives & Tapes, Water Repellents, Material Coloration and Polyurethane Foams […]

But what should I know about adding color to my rock salt and ice melt brine/pretreatment? Drab and Dull Winter has been getting more colorful! Those who live in parts of the country that get significant snow and ice accumulations have known for a long time of the tremendous benefits of rock salt. Found in […]

Download Press Release September 23, 2025 – The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) proudly announce two distinguished award recipients for 2025: Karen K. Leonas, Ph.D., recipient of the Olney Medal, and Barry P. Brady, recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award. These honors celebrate remarkable achievements in textile science, sustainability, and dedicated […]

Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, a long time AATCC Corporate Member with significant experience in the Textile Industry as a trusted supplier of Dyes, Pigments and Chemicals, will once again be assuming a very active role at the AATCC and SEAMS Conference: October 5 – 7 at the Westin Savannah Harbor, Savannah, GA. This exciting […]

Come visit us at the Specialty & Agro Chemical Show to find out!!! Or if you can’t make it to the show and visit Booth #531 to talk to our team of experts – read on! We will be glad to answer your questions via the contact form to the RIGHT. Here is your answer: […]

We were in a quandary! The organizers of the Adhesive and Foam Expo asked us which side of the convention hall we wanted to be located in – the “Foam” side or the “Adhesive” side? (The difference is delineated by different carpet color, NOT a wall!) We welcome the chance to discuss the needs for […]

Effective April 9, 2025, both the Lincoln, Rhode Island and Union, South Carolina facilities are included in this certification. Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC have been ISO Certified since 2004! You can view and download our ISO 9001:2015 Certification HERE Why is this important to us, and more importantly, our customers? ISO Certification allows Organic […]

Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, a long time AATCC Corporate Member with significant experience in the Textile Industry as a trusted supplier of Dyes, Pigments and Chemicals, will once again be assuming a very active role at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit – October 6-8 at the Westin Savannah Harbor, Savannah, GA. AATCC’s Textile Discovery Summit […]

PFAS (Per and PolyfluoroAlkyl Substances) containing Water & Oil Repellent Chemicals are under state and federal environmental regulatory pressures to be reduced, and eventually eliminated, from the marketplace and the environment. These mandates are driving the Textile and related industries (and well known clothing & outerwear Brands) to find safer chemical replacements for these very […]

Lincoln, RI., August 1, 2024 – Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC (ORCO) announces the acquisition of the assets of Bolger & O’Hearn, Inc. located at 27 Slade Street in Fall River, MA effective July 31, 2024. For over 50 years, Bolger & O’Hearn has had a proud history of supplying specialty chemicals and colorants to […]

Join us in BOOTH # 1328 (floor layout) at the Raleigh Convention Center for Techtextil NA 2024, North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens. The ORCO Team will once again bring its world class expertise, experience, and creativity to this international exhibition, and we invite you to visit our booth and learn […]

Lincoln, RI. July 17, 2024 – Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC (ORCO) is pleased to announce that Jadel Baptista has joined Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC as Technical Director. In this newly created position, Jadel will have overall responsibility for driving innovation, new product development and providing technical leadership for the company. Jadel brings to […]

Do you need dyes, pigments or colorants for your Agriculture Products? We’ve got them! Do you want to talk about Colorants for Industrial (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers)? We can talk! Did you want to know the 5 reasons dyes and colorants are used in Agriculture Applications? Come by Booth #531 to find out! The […]

Join us at the American Coatings Show, April 30-May 2 in Indianapolis, where we will be featuring Dyes, Pigments and Colorants for the Coatings Industry. We look forward to discussing our various products specific for many aspects of the Coatings Industry, including Wood Stains, Concrete Stains, Adhesives & Tapes, and Material Coloration. Visitors to our […]

Lincoln, RI. December 7, 2023 – Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC is pleased to announce that Kenny Parrish has joined Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC as Business Development Representative covering the full array of product solutions and markets served, with primary emphasis on the Textile, HI&I, Agriculture and Industrial space, and geography spanning the Mid-Atlantic, […]

Lincoln, RI. November 7, 2023 – Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC is pleased to announce that Nisarg Patel has joined Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC as a Market Manager for the Agriculture and Industrial (Coatings, Adhesives) Market Spaces. Nisarg comes to us from the Biotechnology sector in Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in sales, marketing […]

Fluorocarbon containing water and oil repellent chemicals have been a vital part of the Textile and Coating industry for many years. The ability easily repel water, oil, soil and stains allowed for an entirely new markets for textiles and textile related coatings for outerwear, activity wear, barrier fabrics, sportswear, home furnishing, carpets – the list […]

Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, a long time AATCC Corporate Member with significant experience in the Textile Industry as a trusted supplier of Dyes, Pigments and Chemicals, will once again be assuming a very active role at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit – September 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency, Greenville, SC AATCC’s Textile Discovery Summit […]

Do you need dyes, pigments and colorants for your agriculture products? Come on by and let’s talk – we have a lot of new things to show this year! Join us in Booth 531 (Chatham Ballroom) at the Specialty & Agro Chemicals America Show, Savannah, GA June 20-22. Visitor to our booth will be eligible […]

Join us in BOOTH # 2553 (floor layout) at the Atlanta Convention Center for Techtextil NA 2022, North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens. The ORCO Team will once again bring its world class expertise, experience, and creativity to this national exhibition, and we invite you to visit our booth and learn […]

We are celebrating a Newly Designed Website with a fun New Year take on a favorite Christmas song. Our newly designed website features expanded “Markets We Serve” information, more robust search features within product pages, and easier layout for finding the Dyes, Pigments or Chemicals that you may need. What hasn’t changed? Our decades of […]

Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, a long-time AATCC Corporate Member with significant experience in the Textile Industry as a trusted supplier of Dyes, Pigments and Chemicals, will once again be assuming a very active role at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit – October 4-6 at the Hilton University Place, Charlotte, NC AATCC’s Textile Discovery Summit […]

Join us in Booth LO9 (Staircase Lobby) at the Specialty & Agro Chemicals America Show, Charleston, SC, June 28-30.  Do you need dyes, pigments, and colorants for your agricultural products? Come on by and let’s talk – we have a lot of new things to show this year.   Visitors to our booth will also […]

Join us in BOOTH # 2556 (floor layout) at the Atlanta Convention Center for Techtextil NA 2022, North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens. The ORCO Team will bring its world class expertise, experience, and creativity to this national exhibition, and we invite you to visit our booth and learn how ORCO […]

Both the Lincoln, Rhode Island and Union, South Carolina facilities are included in this certification. Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC have been ISO Certified since 2004! You can view and download our ISO 9001:2015 Certification HERE Why is this important to us, and more importantly, our customers? ISO Certification allows Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC […]

Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC will once again be assuming a very active role at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit, November 15-19 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, NC. As a long time Corporate Member, we join with AATCC to celebrate their 100 Year Anniversary – Celebrating a Century – during the Exhibitor Reception […]

And why does it need color added to it? Drab and Dull Winter has been getting more colorful! Those who live in parts of the country that get significant snow and ice accumulations have known for a long time of the tremendous benefits of rock salt. Found in bags in just about every hardware store, [...]

Join us in BOOTH #1629 (floor layout) at the Raleigh Convention Center for Techtextil NA 2021, North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens. Once again, we are excited to WEAVE our color expertise and experience at this national exhibition, and we invite you to visit our booth and learn how ORCO can [...]

Coronavirus Causing Domestic & International Freight Delays, Driving Up Prices.  And then there’s the Weather! The Coronavirus drove region and country-wide commerce slowdowns and shuttered many businesses.  Freight and logistics companies, domestic and international, lost workers to Coronavirus, and also lost the business of companies that had slowed or even closed.  Now, a year later, […]

At one point in the not so distant past, the United States was the world’s largest processor of wool-based textiles.  Throughout the country, there were large wool processing mills, either taking raw wool and turning it into fabrics and felts or dyeing and finishing those fabrics to make blankets, suiting, outerwear, knit apparel processing felts, […]

Please come and visit the ORCO Team at the Splash, located in the Exhibit Room. The ORCO Team will be at the AATCC International Conference, March 10-12 at the Hyatt in Greenville, SC.  We will be there to discuss your needs and present solutions from our extensive line of dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries for Textiles […]

Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC is pleased to announce the addition of OrcoTint™ NS Bright Green GL to its OrcoTint™NS Polymeric Color line. This brilliant green liquid dye enhances the existing palette of three different blue shades and a violet, giving the user that much more versatility in choosing the non-staining colorant that fits their needs. […]

We wish all of our Customers and Vendors a safe Holiday and a prosperous New Year. Our Offices and Warehouses will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas. We also close at noon on Tuesday, December 31 and are closed all day January 1. We look forward to seeing everyone in […]

The ORCO SPLASH will feature a detailed procedure on how YOU can effectively manage your anodizing dye bath strength, allowing you to save time, increase production and manage your own chemistry Look inside for more… Many anodizing shops rely on their suppliers for information about what is happening in their organic dye tanks. This often […]

Do you want to know what new innovations are driving Textile Coloration and Dyeing? Join Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC (ORCO) at the Textile Coloration 2.1 – Optimal Apparel Performance through Innovation on September 11-12 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC. Barry Brady (ORCO Sales Manager) is Conference Chairperson and is moderating a technical […]

These days, so much of what we encounter is so already customized to our tastes, habits, and history that it has become ubiquitous.  Your Google Search experience is already customized to your location, previous searches and browsing history BEFORE you enter even the first character of a search. We all know how the Amazon buying […]

When you add dye to your detergent formula to make a triple foam that will be used to completely clean a car, the LAST thing you want is for that foam to stain the car. Or in industry-speak: SMURF the car. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to use the wrong dye and Smurf the cars […]

How long did it take you to select the color shade for your triple foam or detergent? Maybe weeks so you could match it just right to your company logo? Or so you could have the perfect eye-popping florescent? But have you heard the horror stories within the industry regarding using the wrong dye and […]

We are pleased to announce that effective June 3, 2019, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC will have completed TWO relocation moves that enhance our capabilities and improve our efficiencies – the better to serve our customer. <Press Release> We have combined a number of Rhode Island offices into one Corporate Office, located at 1 Crownmark […]

Once again, ORCO is making a Big Splash at the AATCC International Convention, April 9-11 at the Sheraton Convention Center, Ft. Worth, Texas. Come join us at the SPLASH in the Exhibition Area before and after the Technical Papers to see how ORCO’s 70 years of Textile Color Expertise can address your colorant needs. Be […]

A BIG Thank You to our friends – old and new – who came by our SPLASH booth at Techtextil 2019 (Raleigh, NC) to discuss their color and chemical needs.  There was plenty of interest in our PeractoTM Ink Jet and Pad Dyeing Nano Pigment System, as well as inquiries into dyeing emerging fibers such […]

On Monday, February 11, ORCO and a number of other Innovative Rhode Island Textile Companies (through RITIN) took part in the first annual Academic Textile Industry Networking Fair on Monday, at the University of Rhode Island Memorial Union Ballroom in Kingston. (Pictured l to r – Derek Williams, Technical Manager; Rhody the Ram; Barry Brady, Sales Manager) We were honored to […]

Join us in BOOTH #1233 (floor layout) at the Raleigh Convention Center for Techtextil NA 2019, North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens. Once again, we are excited to make a SPLASH at this national exhibition, and we invite you to visit our booth and learn how ORCO can provide the Colorant […]

Did you know that despite our name, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC is a well-experienced and versatile formulator and supplier of CHEMICALS to a number of Industries? In most cases, the colors we provide need some form of chemical to help develop the color, aid in the application of the color, or to ensure the […]

December 17, 2018 We wish all of our Customers, Vendors, and Friends a Happy Holiday and a safe and prosperous New Year. We will be closed for the Holidays on: December 24 – Christmas Eve December 25 – Christmas Day December 31 – New Year’s Eve – Close at 12 Noon January 1, 2019 – […]

October 7, 2018 – The ORCO Team was very active at the combined American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) Digital Textile Printing Conference 3.0, held in Durham, North Carolina on December 5th and 6th 2018. This was primarily a technical conference featuring industry experts presenting topics essential […]

      East Providence, RI., December 3, 2018 – Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC (ORCO) announces the acquisition of the assets of Premier Colors, Inc. located at 100 Industrial Drive in Union, SC effective November 30, 2018. For over 30 years, Premier has had a proud history of supplying pigment dispersions and specialty chemicals […]

For a limited time, we are offering a 15% discount for existing ORCO customers, and a 10% discount for NEW customers, on three popular dyes detailed below. Quantities are limited and requests must be received into ORCO by December 28, 2018. Please submit inquiries utilizing the Contact Form below or use the Red “Contact” button […]

Employing a number of it’s graduates, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC is a strong supporter of the North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles.  ORCO was represented at the College of Textiles Career Fair on September 26th, by recent College of Textile graduate Kaylin Sutton (pictures, Color Chemist) and Barry Brady (NC State Alumni and […]

(September 18, 2018) Yesterday, President Trump followed through on the threat to impose additional duties on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. The additional duties will start at 10% and will go into effect on September 24th. Further, the additional duties will increase to 25% on January 1. The President has also said he is […]

Have you ever spent days or weeks trying to select the best detergent color to match your company’s logo, or your desired product identification shade, or that unique brilliant fluorescent eye-popping color? Choosing from the thousands of dyes and pigments available to you can eat up your time and resources. Here are 7 CRITICAL criteria […]

ORCO to exhibit at Techtextil North America, May 22 – May 24 YOU ARE INVITED to visit us in Booth 2607 (floor layout ) at Techtextil North America, May 22- May 24 in Atlanta Georgia! We are excited to participate in this national exhibition, and we want to invite you to visit our booth and learn how Organic Dyes and […]

The Orcoterge APH series of detergent dyes are a collection of colors offering stability throughout the pH range of 1-13, clean vibrant shades, and excellent solubility characteristics. This palette will offer the formulator endless options in the visible color spectrum. Custom shade match services are also available.

When it comes to maintaining a quality assurance system for manufacturing and service industries, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has created a series of standards entitled ISO 9000. The standards are used to ensure products and services are consistently meeting customers’ requirements as well as improving quality. The standards in the ISO 9000 family [...]