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Wake: The world’s
first 100% organic
and eco-sustainable
dyeing system
Wake is known as the first 100% organic and All-In-One System technologies to obtain unique and
eco-sustainable dyeing system. Wake is the first personalized effects.
natural dyeing system due to Tonello’s research.
Research has made visionary, responsible, and The textile industry is the second most polluting
ethical choices oriented towards sustainable industry in the world. Synthetic dyes contribute to a
processes and garment wholesomeness for years. major part of this pollution, with nearly 20 percent of
Wake is healthy both for us and the environment global water pollution being linked to the textile
because it uses only plants and vegetable waste, dyeing processes. The main contributors to this
such as flowers, berries, and roots, dried and problem are the use of non-biodegradable
infused, with no harmful chemical additives. petroleum-based colorants to dye textiles, the use of
toxic agents to fix colorants on the textiles, and the
Using it is easy, almost like preparing an herbal tea: release of large proportions of these colorants and
this is a radical change of paradigm. Wake can be fixation agents into the surrounding ecosystem. Thus,
installed on any Tonello dyeing or washing machine switching to Wake system by Tonello is the answer to
and can be used together with all our other the said problems.
CBL introduces the Blue
Infinity concept making
denim blue without indigo
Crescent Bahuman Limited (CBL), Pakistan, has Garment washdowns can be performed
introduced the Blue Infinity concept, a technology mechanically with innovative chemicals or with
that creates an endless variety of blue shades energy-based systems such as lasers or both.
without using indigo. Blue Infinity provides the global
denim industry with a low-impact solution for warp The environmental benefits also extend through the
dyeing on all product categories, ranging from mass entire laundry process. The potential of this
retail to boutique luxury styles. It will allow the creation of technology is tremendous because it creates an
new shades, from brilliant blues to greener and greyer infinite number of shades of blue while reducing
shades, and new looks and effects. environmental stress. Synthetic indigo dye
decomposes very slowly. When it changes the color
The Blue Infinity concept is based on a proprietary of the rivers, the plants are starved of sunlight which
dyeing technology that reduces environmental makes them unable to photosynthesize and can kill
stress, both on required resources and generates them. The water is then lacking in oxygen, leading to
outputs. The gains are across environmental impact the suffocation of aquatic animals. Thus, switching to
categories such as water, energy, and chemicals. Blue Infinity is a great choice.
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ARKET becomes the first one to spin
SPINNOVA® for a commercial product
ARKET becomes the first H&M Group brand to release a SPINNOVA® product commercially. The product is a
rendition of ARKET’s signature men’s overshirt in a classic light grey and made from a soft blend of 18%
SPINNOVA® fiber and 82% more sustainably sourced cotton. Minimally detailed and cut with extra room,
ARKET’s modern overshirt can be layered over shirts or knits as an adaptable alternative to tailored jackets.
A limited number of shirts will be available online now. Most leading apparel brands are committed to
becoming climate neutral or even climate positive. Since Spinnova materials’ cradle to gate emissions are
considerably less than cotton’s, it is a radical improvement to existing textile fibers. Spinnova’s fiber already
works well in blends with other natural fibers, especially cotton, and Spinnova blends alone can have a big
positive environmental impact in big volumes.
Spinnova is a Finnish sustainable material company that has developed a technology that can transform
cellulosic fiber into fiber for the textile industry with a mechanical process. Committed to sustainability,
Spinnova experts mechanically process the wood fiber without using any harmful chemicals. Using 100%
natural raw material with no harmful chemicals, Spinnova fiber can be recycled without losing quality or adding
more virgin fibers.
Stratasys J850 TechStyle:
First 3D printer for
direct-to-textile printing
Stratasys is launching the first 3D printer designed possibilities to personalize and customize 3D-printed
specifically for direct-to-textile printing. The Stratasys fabric pieces, including limited editions and digital
J850 TechStyle has been developed to meet the automation while reducing time-to-market.
unique needs of design and fashion manufacturers,
including 3D printing for high-end, premium textiles The J850 TechStyle 3D printer is designed to print
and clothing, bags and accessories, and footwear. directly on various fabrics and garments, including
The J850 TechStyle 3D printer and the SSYS 2Y22 denim, cotton, polyester, linen, and leather, at
collection will be displayed at Milan Design Week volumes ranging from single pieces to the tens of
from June 6-12, 2022. thousands. Various materials are available for the
J850 TechStyle 3D printer, including Agilus30 CMY
Stratasys is providing designers and fashion brands color materials for full-color, flexible printing, and the
with the ability to differentiate their manufacturing Vero ContactFlex. This transparent coating can
practices through the unique versatility and create a soft touch and silky feel. Stratasys VeroVivid
productivity of the Stratasys 3DFashion solution, resin material allows fashion houses and designers
which includes the printer, workflow software, and to print on textiles in over 600,000 unique colors, with
materials that support the individual needs of fashion multiple shore values simulating different textures
manufacturers. This solution opens unlimited and finishes.
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