This paper aims to show that Melicoccus bijugatus peel can be used to obtain a dye that can be used in the textile industry. By the reflux method, with 0.25 N NaOH as an extraction solvent, a dark brown colored extract was obtained. A second reflux with ethanol was performed to identify metabolites of peel, that causing staining of tissues. The dye was applied in different tissue types using different binding substances color (mordants), to verify its dyeability. Tissues with higher dye uptake were those with higher content of cotton, using Fe2(SO4)3 as a mordant.