The tattoo colors of the time consisted of natural substances such as burnt wood for black and a mixture of mushrooms, burnt rubber and animal fats for lighter shades. For colourful artwork, on the other hand, plant dyes or colours made from different layers of earth were used. The black pigment extracted from the wood was primarily used for facial tattoos, while other pigments were used as outlines.
At the beginning of the Japanese Edo period, 1603 - 1868, tattoos were particularly popular among prostitutes and workers. Tattoos have even been discovered on the hands and feet of 7,000-year-old mummies from northern Chile. Ötzi's body is adorned with almost 50 tattoos.
To this day, tattoos are becoming more popular and also more respected in our society.

Since we care about what we sell you, it is very important to us to offer you a great selection of colours that also meet the current standards. We therefore only stock tattoo colours that we fully stand behind. Transparency is an important issue for us, which is why you can view certificates for the tattoo colours. The various documents refer to the tattoo colours in our range and include declarations of conformity (colour certificates), heavy metal data sheets and safety data sheets (SDS).
Declarations of Conformity are communication documents from manufacturers in which they declare that they produce their products in accordance with applicable legal guidelines.
Important for tattoo artists are also the heavy metal data sheets. Heavy metals determined in the laboratory (e.g. nickel) or their absence are indicated in this document.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are important for importers, distributors and shipping companies in case of accidents.

Eternal Ink works hard to always provide artists with the best quality colour.
For high product quality, special attention is paid to things like performance, reliability, compatibility, lightfastness, appearance, health and the naturalness of the colour. The tattoo colours are produced in the USA under the strictest hygienic conditions, tested for heavy metals, Gamma Ray sterilised and produced according to the new REACH regulations.
The Eternal Ink colours are of course vegan and without CMR and preservatives. Thanks to the ingenious consistency of the tattoo colours from Eternal Ink, optimal application is possible without any problems and the luminosity lasts for a long time.

World Famous Tattoo Ink has been in business for over 50 years. Decades of experience and the drive to improve the artist's work have made World Famous what they are today. Developers of ink that combines the highest quality ink with the solid core viscosity of each colour.
World Famous Ink is used by the most sought after artists around the world as they can use World Famous colours to enhance their designs and give them something dark, bold, bright or stronger. World Famous colours are also REACH compliant.

Radiant Colors is a company that specialises in the art of tattooing and works closely with the most renowned artists.
The company's mission is to produce a sterilised, easy-to-apply, pure, uncut, homogenised pigment. This should enable artists to capture their vision on skin and make it a unique piece.

Just Ink is a liquid tattoo ink with a high pigment concentration that promises maximum colour quality. Thanks to the "easy flow" technology, the ink can be quickly and effectively worked into the skin during tattooing and only minimally damages the skin.
The pore-closing ASS (Advanced Skin Sealing) technology optimally seals the injection site and prevents the ink from bleeding. Thanks to the extremely high colour density, the tattoo colour retains its intensity long after healing.

The REACH regulation came into force for the first time on 04.01.2022. Since then, certain chemicals that occur in tattoo colours have been subject to restrictions. Old tried and tested colours had to be taken out of the product range. The aim of REACH is not to ban tattoos, but to make tattoo colours and permanent make-up safer.
At the beginning of 2023, the requirements were extended again and the two pigments "Blue 15:3" and "Green 7" fell victim to the new REACH standard. The trade, storage and use of products with these two pigments was no longer permitted from then on. Tattoo artists were required to dispose of products stored on their premises that complied with national and EU directives.
The tattoo industry suffered greatly from this reform and the ink manufacturers also had to reorient themselves. New colours had to be created and tested. So that we can give you, the customer, the security that the colours available from us comply with the standard, you can download the certificates from us.

With a knowledge of over 10 years in the tattoo industry and a proactive and progressive attitude towards the REACH directive, Carbon Black Ink is one of the pioneers in the tattoo industry.

Machines are set differently by tattoo artists to achieve the perfect result for their style. Lines that are perfect for one person, another finds too thick, too strong, too thin, too light or too watery. For this very reason, and because tattoo artists all have their own preferences and colour requirements, Carbon Black has created a range of eight Sumi, three Liners and two Fillers. This means that there is a suitable, personal black for every artist.
The tattoo colours from Carbon Black are not only REACH-compliant, but also vegan!

I AM INK - paint that combines the application requirements of artists with the highest pigment and raw material quality.

Due to the choice of pigments, I AM INK delivers an almost completely light-absorbing black that still leaves a deep black colour impression. The paint does not contain carcinogenic substances such as PAHs or AAs.
Due to its crystal structure, the white of I AM INK achieves such a high optical density that it almost corresponds to the ideal white without accepting contamination by heavy metals.

RAW Pigments is a well-known brand for tattoo colours on the market.
The brand stands for excellent quality and long-lasting pigments. Thanks to the wide range of different colours, there is something for every tattoo style.
RAW only works with the highest quality ingredients to ensure that the colours are bright, sharp and long-lasting. The tattoo colours are free from harmful chemicals and are manufactured under strict quality controls.

Quantum Tattoo Ink was founded in 2011 in California as a wholesaler of tattoo supplies. However, as tattoo inks quickly gained popularity and demand steadily increased, Quantum decided to specialise in the production of exceptional inks.
The ink is acrylic-free, vegan, kosher, animal-free and meets EU quality standards.

Viking by Dynamic produces high quality tattoo ink in a range of vibrant colours that fully comply with the new EU REACH regulations.
The range includes both tattoo inks and mixers and can be used to create custom colours. This allows you to create outlines, shading and fine detail work to suit your style.
Viking by Dynamic Tattoo inks are vegan, animal-free and sold in sustainable packaging.