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Contrary to what is known, Indanthren recipes are Ensuring Product Ecology
very well reproducible with relatively short dyeing In terms of ecological and toxicological aspects,
processes than alternatives. In fact, one bath process Indanthren dyes can be easily removed from
for Polyester/Cellulosic blends is also possible. wastewater and very stringent eco-specifications
were implemented to ensure Indanthren dyes comply
Forever Young Apart from that, the energy and water consumption of with legal and Brands & Retailers’ requirements.
Indanthren dyeing is also fairly reasonable. Due to
their fastness properties against post-bleaching, we
These eco-specifications are met with tremendous
can apply a special process named Cadira VAT. It is
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Indanthren Dyes a combined scour-dyeing, using a state-of-the-art effort and dedication to maintain the highest possible
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levels of product quality and environmental
high-performance auxiliary Sera Sperse C-CAD,
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responsibility and are backed up by the most
followed by post-bleaching during soaping. This
reduces the environmental impact, saves resources,
supplier, which is known as the econfidence
and increases the production output, just by extensive eco-testing program of any textile chemical
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implementing small changes in the dyeing process. program.
Cadira ® VAT Jet Dyeing
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Cadira VAT
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20’
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10’ 10’ 20’ 10’
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Can fashionable clothes be sustainable? With the Given that their light, perspiration light, chlorine, Savings of
right production technology and expertise, weather, and multiple washing fastnesses are unique, At this point, the majority of Indanthren dyes comply
sustainable products can be achieved by using Indanthren dyes can create a difference in fashion with many of the widespread MRSLs and RSLs.
better raw materials to produce higher quality products during their life cycle. For instance, currently, out of 61 globally offered
products with better physical aspects, long-lasting
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fabrics, and colors. The current technologies offer a Prominent Features of Indanthren Vat Dyes Indanthren Coll and Coll liq dyestuffs:
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lot of possibilities and even existing options can be As Reactive dyes are the major dye class for In comparison with Reactive dyes, we can now see • 54 dyes are bluesign approved.
re-explored, such as DyStar’s Indanthren dyes. cellulosic fibers in the market, an overall assessment that due to a more efficient dyeing process, • 28 dyes are GOTS (Version 06) certified
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between both would be meaningful. In general Indanthren dyes are more competitive in terms of • All of them are recommended for
Rediscovering Indanthren Dyes for Fashion and terms, reactive dyes are water-soluble and create saving precious resources, such as energy, water, Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX (special footnotes
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Sportswear chemical covalent bonds. They have good general machine capacity, etc. These contributions may go
Indanthren dyes provide the highest possible fastnesses and provide solutions for brilliant colors beyond expectations especially when we consider to be considered)
fastness performance and durability for cellulosic on cellulosic fibers. the whole life cycle of the product. • All key Indanthren dyes are published on
fibers. It has outstanding fastness properties to light, ZDHC Gateway, complying with ZDHC MRSL
weather, washing, bleaching, hypochlorite, Indanthren dyes are water-insoluble and can only Dye class Process Process time (h) Amount of bathes Version 2.0
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mercerization, etc. migrate into fiber in reduced water-soluble form. They Vat dyes Cadira VAT 4.5 (5*) 5 (6*)
provide the highest possible fastness properties on Vat dyes Conventional 6 6 As seen, Indanthren dyestuffs are waiting for us to be
Due to their outstanding performance, Indanthren cellulosic fibers in many aspects especially for Reactive dyes Cadira Reactive* 5** 7*** re-discovered to contribute to Sustainability in many
dyes are commonly used in specific segments such difficult conditions and highly specific areas, beyond Reactive dyes Conventional 6 9*** dimensions, both with their promises in terms of
as workwear, military/outdoor articles, etc. But why what reactive dyes can provide. Accordingly, a longer * Only for dyes with higher sensitivity to hardness resource-saving and what they provide in terms of
not use Indanthren dyes for fashion and sportswear product life cycle can be maintained with help of the ** Recommended for up to a maximum of 4% dye concentration extending the product’s lifecycle.
* Only for dyes with higher sensitivity to hardness
to achieve sustainable designs and products? best available fastness properties against aging. *** Liquor ratio 1:5 possible
* Recommended for up to a maximum of 4% dye concentration
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