Clariant aims for denim first
11/05/2011
Based on a new indigo-free process, Advanced Denim allows manufacturers to make denims in a range of colours and material effects, while reducing the impact on the environment of the manufacturing process.
"From James Dean and Elvis Presley in the 1950s to the Beckhams and Kate Moss today, celebrities have ensured the longevity of denim," Clariant said in advance of the event. "As a result it could lay claim to being the most well-known fabric in the world. It is unsurprising then, that in recent years, as consumers have become increasingly concerned about the environment, a number of the processes involved in denim manufacturing have attracted criticism for being wasteful and energy-intensive."
It went on to say that its new solution means companies can achieve a saving in water consumption of up to 92%, creating practically no waste water in the process. Energy savings of 30% are also possible, as are savings of up to 63% in waste cotton compared to conventional dyeing procedures.
Introduced in the second half of 2010, the new process is called Pad/Sizing Ox. It is based on the company's recently patented Arkofil DEN-FIX sizing agent. In combination with its range of Diresul RDT sulfur dyes, including cutting-edge non-indigo based Diresul RDT Indicolors dyes, Advanced Denim offers creative design effects, improved fastness, better reproducibility of tones and shades, and easy application for more precise results. "The dyes expand the potential to achieve new and interesting colours, deeper and faster blues, amazing blacks and grays, finely-graded shades and special wash-down effects," Clariant said.
And all of this can be achieved without making any changes to existing production lines.
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