Archroma Tweaks Dye Recipe To Make It More Cost-Effective
Archroma has extended its Avitera SE technology by launching Avitera SE Generation Next for more cost-effective sustainable dyeing of cellulosic fibres and blends.
With an improved cost-to-performance ratio for new dark and extra-dark shades, the Avitera SE Generation Next range helps mills increase yield, improve productivity and reduces processing costs.
“Dyeing darker shades has traditionally been more challenging and costly, calling for higher dye concentration, increased water and energy use, and additional steps or re-dyeing to achieve a uniform colour,” Archroma said in a press release.
“Darker shades also tend to fade more quickly than light-coloured fabrics, especially when exposed to sunlight and repeated home laundering,” the Swiss company added.
“Avitera SE Generation Next is a next-level solution that delivers the same exceptional environmental benefits while helping companies sustain their financial viability,” Dhirendra Gautam, Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy, Archroma Textile Effects said.
“We have a taken a huge leap forward to make it possible to produce consistent and long-lasting dark and extra-dark shades in a more sustainable way at a total cost that is more comparable to traditional cellulosic dyeing technology,” Dhirendra too added.
With high-speed low-temperature wash-off, high process reliability and excellent reproducibility, Avitera SE Generation Next allows mills to achieve water and energy savings of up to 50 percent and to slash CO2 emissions and effluent discharge by up to 50 percent as well.
Archroma added that it can also increase mill output by up to 25 percent or more and that the dyes are free from arylamines, including PCA, and offer excellent fastness properties, retaining their vibrant colours through repeated home laundering and exposure to light, perspiration and chlorine.
