The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has developed the Green Machine as the world’s first technology that separates blended textiles on a large scale without any loss in quality. This advancement simplifies the complex processes involved with recycling materials like cotton-polyester blends, offering a more efficient solution to the industry’s environmental […]
The landscape of textiles, clothing, and furniture is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the growing demand for low-maintenance and durable materials. Stain-resistance fabrics are one such game-changing innovation that not only enhances the longevity and aesthetic appeal of our upholstery but also makes cleaning and maintenance a breeze. Stain-resistant fabrics are specially made by treating to
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Cotton is a renewable and biodegradable material sourced from cotton plants. However, conventional cotton farming uses around 16% of the world’s insecticides and 6% of pesticides annually, posing serious environmental risks. These chemicals get contaminated with groundwater and contribute to serious ecological hazards by releasing nitrous oxide. Moreover, they lead to soil degradation, harming farmers’
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Green Dye is a new cutting-edge dyeing technology developed by Karl Mayer, a pioneering force in textile machinery. This innovation enables indigo dyeing in the denim industry by replacing conventional methods with an eco-friendly and efficient approach. GreenDye takes dyeing to a new level by fine-tuning the application process and significantly reducing waste, ensuring a
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Certification always provides mental assurance. And our textile sector is no different. But there is a question that remains as always. “What differences do they make? Is it just for satisfaction? What is GOTS? Global Organic Textile Standard(GOTS) is a set of criteria that creates the organic standard of textile material. More specifically, from harvesting
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If anybody asks what is the most exciting and interesting sector of textile, based on today, it will be indicated to Aerospace. This particular technology has approached textiles to fulfil a very common but significant role. Generally a long time ago textile broke the taboo of only known clothing or apparel. Now this article will
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ETP is a type of wastewater treatment process that plays a crucial role in environmental protection and sustainability, basically designed to treat household and industrial wastewater and other types of sewage. A significant by-product of this wastewater treatment process is ETP sludge. Industrial wastewater treatment plants produce solids known as sludge. Sludge comes from biological
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The future of denim finishing is posed to embrace ozone wash techniques, helping the industry shift toward achieving a vibrant color effect while significantly reducing its environmental footprint. Ozone washing methods, also known as ozone fade or e-flow technology, use ozone gas or ozonized water to fade and bleach denim fabrics, which is more beneficial
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The Ice wash or Snow wash process is a unique finishing method for denim garments. This technique is popular for producing white patches or a mottled effect that gives the denim a snow-like or frosted appearance due to uneven dye removal. Here, stones are used similarly to stone washing, which is employed specifically to deposit
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In the textile industry, achieving the perfect finish for fabrics is crucial. This often involves employing various specialized finishing techniques to enhance the quality of fabrics. One such critical process is Decatising. It is a Stress-relaxation process, also known as crabbing, blowing, or decorating, which is the process of permanently setting a textile finish on
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