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DyStar launches eco-advanced indigo dyeing

DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation is proud to announce its latest innovation, Eco-Advanced Indigo Dyeing.

The launch of DyStar’s Eco-Advanced Indigo Dyeing aims to reduce water usage by up to 90% and energy consumption by up to 30% during the production process. The new DyStar’s Eco-Advanced Indigo Dyeing is applicable in the Indigo traditional dyeing process, for Sulphur dyes, and colored Denim. The technique of sustainable indigo dyeing has already been proven to reduce substantially the effluent load in Denim production.

Mr Naceur Azraq, Global Technical Manager of DyStar Denim said, “At DyStar, we are constantly innovating through our research and development. The introduction of an advanced sustainable indigo dyeing technology will help the Denim industry to save valuable natural resources.”



DyStar’s eco-friendly indigo dyeing process is recognized for helping customers deliver better consistency in quality while achieving less wastewater treatment in the effluent. DyStar’s products further support customers in their sustainability journey towards a cleaner and more cost-effective production environment while quality is not compromised.



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Eastman Naia™ debuts at Kingpins Amsterdam, transforming Denim from the inside out

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ISKO introduces a new chapter of denim innovation at Kingpins Amsterdam with FW 27/28

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NATULON® zipper series surpasses 50% of YKK’s global zipper sales

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