Jeanologia eliminates ‘last harmful process for workers’ in denim production

19/11/2015
Jeanologia eliminates ‘last harmful process for workers’ in denim production
Jeanologia has eliminated the need for potassium permanganate (PP) spray - which it describes as the last harmful process for workers and environment - in its latest laser solution for denim production.

The Spanish company estimates there are two million people who work with PP spray guns, and it claims the mircoparticles of chemicals can be absorbed into the skin.

Jeanologia CEO Enrique Silla said: “The elimination of potassium permanganate spray by the use of laser is a milestone for the textile industry because it transforms the process of jeans production in the world. We´ve managed to replace all hazardous technology techniques for workers and emissions of the textile industry that, in the last four years have been reduced to 0%."

The company’s clients include Levi’s and Diesel and cover five continents, and its exports of machines and services account for 90% of its turnover.

It is presenting the development at Denim by Première Vision Barcelona (18 and 19 November).