Archroma and CleanKore join hands for sustainable indigo dyeing of denim fabrics. The agreement will allow Archroma and CleanKore to promote the benefits of each other’s technologies. This partnership aims to advance sustainable dyeing processes throughout the denim supply chain.
CleanKore is known for its patented process of dyeing yarns that completely eliminates the need for potassium permanganate (PP) spray and laser booster to achieve an excellent white abrasion effect in the garment finishing process. The technology does not just eliminate the chemicals associated with the PP spray and laser process, which is much safer for denim workers; it also saves significant amounts of water and energy throughout the manufacturing process from fabric to garment. Archroma is a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions.
CleanKore estimates that the technology allows to save up to 15 liters of water per garment, equivalent to the drinking needs of 5 people per day, and up to 0.51 kWh of energy per garment equivalent of five 100-watt light bulbs on for 1 hour. The CleanKore technology also leads to a 10% to 20% increase in production throughput due to a faster garment wash-down and the elimination of PP spray.
Umberto Devita, Global Indigo Manager at the Archroma Global Competence Center for Denim & Casualwear, said, “CleanKore is perfectly aligned with the 3 pillars of ‘The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, efficient, enhanced’. ‘Safe’ through the elimination of a potentially harmful substance and the protection of the denim workers, ‘Efficient’ through the reduction of resource consumption, improved productivity, and cost-effective profile. And ‘Enhanced’ through the gorgeous colors and effects allowed with Archroma’s innovations and systems, in particular our aniline-free* Denisol® Pure Indigo and Diresul® sulfur dyes. We look forward to promoting an innovation that will help with many of the challenges facing our denim customers throughout the world. Because it’s our nature.”
Darryl Costin, CEO of CleanKore, said, “We have successfully proven the technology with mill partners such as Arvind and other denim mills in Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and the United States. The response from the industry has been overwhelmingly positive. Having a partner in Archroma, one that is highly respected for their innovation and emphasis on sustainability throughout the industry, will allow us to take CleanKore to the next level.”
