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by Klaus-Dieter Maurer
Sustainable innovation

CHT adds three high-performance dyes to the BEZAKTIV ONE range for
resource-efficient dyeing of cellulosic fibers

The CHT Group’s expansion of the BEZAKTIV ONE application processes. They greatly reduce water and
range with three new dyes represents a pivotal step energy consumption when dyeing at 60 °C and with
in the world of resource-efficient dyeing of cellulosic lower washing off temperatures. Plus, excellent
fibers. Since its introduction to the market in May transferability and reproducibility of color shade is
2023, BEZAKTIV ONE has been a true cornerstone of guaranteed, as before.
sustainable textile production, owing to its impressive
levels of quality and process optimization capacity.

Sustainability meets performance
The BEZAKTIV ONE dye palette meets the highest
ecological standards and offers excellent fastness
properties, including good multiple washing fastness
per ISO 105-C09 – an essential standard for
long-lasting colors in textiles. The entire product line
is free of p-Chloroaniline (PCA; below detection limit)
and enables considerable water and energy savings.
The new products supplement the original palette of Potential savings with The WOW Concept over standard industrial processes. BEZAKTIV ONE
dyes are part of the WOW Concept.
17 dyes that already covered a broad color spectrum
that lives up to the market’s growing demands in Future-oriented dye technology
fastness to light, perspiration, and washing. The expansion of the BEZAKTIV ONE range
highlights the innovative strength of CHT and
Three new dyes intelligently expand the range provides the textile industry with a sustainable
CHT has expanded its range with the new products solution that doesn’t compromise on quality or
below to meet the growing requirements of the textile performance. BEZAKTIV ONE presents an
industry even better than before. unparalleled combination of environmental
• BEZAKTIV Coral Red ONE: A bright bluish red that compatibility, performance, and great breadth of
achieves maximum fastness to light even in light and color, setting new standards in the resource-efficient
medium red tones. dyeing of cellulosic fibers.
• BEZAKTIV Bordeaux ONE: A classic dark red that
stands out with excellent wash-off capacity and peak
fastness in cross-staining. Ideal for dyeing yarn and
for combinations with white or light color shades.
• BEZAKTIV Petrol Blue ONE: A deep blue that fills
the color range from bright blue to navy. It stands out
for its high stability against nitrogen oxides, which Learn more about The WOW Concept - the ultimate combination from the BEZAKTIV ONE
minimizes unwanted changes in color shade. concept, with CHT’s most sustainable auxiliaries for further process optimization.

Versatile application alongside reduced resource The new products have already been released and
consumption can be integrated into existing production processes
The new dyes broaden the spectrum of potential seamlessly, yet another step toward more
BEZAKTIV ONE is a dye range with numerous very bright elements for a broad color spectrum. shades and can be used universally in all common sustainable textile production.

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