DyStar and Kaiser recently launched the Advanced Used-Look concept, a brand-new concept to create fashionable wash-down effects. The new concept from DyStar and Kaiser uses a unique and more sustainable process, creating a used-look on colorful garments.
In the conventional garment dyeing and washing process, there are many problems that may occur. Some of these challenges are very difficult to manage, for example:
• Difficulty to achieve dark shades during dyeing
• Dyeing of bright shades is not possible with sulphur dyes
• Poor rub fastnesses in medium to dark shades when dyeing with pigment
• Poor reproducibility and long process time during dyeing
• High water usage during wash-down processes
• Difficulties to achieve effects with regular washing process
• To create the used-look, hazardous bleaching chemicals such as potassium permanganate are used, which constitute a risk to humans and the environment
• Poor reproducibility and shade change due to the bleaching process
• The required neutralization step after the bleaching is time and water consuming
Compared to conventional garment dyeing and washing processes, Advanced Used-Look offers excellent color fastnesses and exceptional reproducibility. The wash-down process is carried out without water, thus saving valuable resources.
The benefits of the Advanced Used-Look concept include:
• Provides a fashionable used-look after the garment treatment, without an additional bleaching process
• Process is applicable for both garment and fabric dyeing
• No cationization is needed in the dyeing process
• Excellent color fastnesses
• Good reproducibility and levelness
• Garment treatment process is conducted without water and without hazardous chemicals such as potassium permanganate
• Energy and time-saving
Get in touch with us via www.dystar.com/contact-dystar/ for more information on the Advanced Used-Look concept! DyStar and econfidence are registered trademarks of DyStar Colours Distribution GmbH, DE.
