Processing

Fibres, yarns, fabrics or garments go through multiple processing steps to achieve the performance and aesthetic properties desired by brands and consumers. These steps can be broadly categorised into pretreatment, colouration and finishing. The processing stage can be lengthy, technically complex and consumes a huge amount of water, chemistry and energy, so optimising and finding new innovations is crucially important.

Projects

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    Reflections from the D(R)YE Factory of the Future Project

    Fashion for Good launched D(R)YE Factory of the Future in January 2022 with the aim to validate the most promising technology combinations in pretreatment and colouration processing steps to support the widespread adoption of mostly waterless innovations within the textile industry. The validation conducted through this project has established a critical pipeline of innovations for further validation and implementation with select strategic suppliers.
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    Pioneering the Future of Footwear: A New Initiative by Fashion for Good

    AMSTERDAM - Fashion for Good and its footwear focused partners adidas, Inditex, ON Running, PVH Corp., Reformation, Target, and Zalando announce an ambitious new initiative aimed at accelerating and validating the next generation of footwear innovations. This builds on the organisation’s existing work leveraging their expertise in scouting, validation, and pioneering innovation and collaboration. This initiative will address the key intervention points needed to drive footwear circularity spanning four work streams across the supply chain from materials to end of use. Industry wide collaboration will be vital to overcome the various roadblocks we face in this space. Therefore, Fashion for Good is launching a call for action, asking all relevant innovators to apply and collaborators to join in the movement.
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    In conversation with Smartex: Explore Smartex’s AI-driven solutions transforming quality control and reducing waste

    In this interview, we discuss the evolution of Smartex. Co-founder Gilberto Loureiro provides a deep dive into how Smartex tackles significant challenges in textile manufacturing using AI-driven technology and sustainable methods.
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    In Conversation with Living Ink: Turning Biomass Waste Into Value

    The Fashion for Good team interviewed Living Ink's Director of Partnerships & Strategic Growth, Devon Murrie, to learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges, and successes and showcase innovations that are driving tangible change in the industry and leading the path to scale.
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    In Conversation with NTX: Pioneering Digital Dyeing

    The Fashion for Good team interviewed NTX's Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer, Jeffrey Hsu, to learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges, and successes and showcase innovations that are driving tangible change in the industry and leading the path to scale.
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    In Conversation with Alchemie Technology: Transforming Dry Processing for Textile Dyeing and Finishing

    The Fashion for Good team interviewed Alchemie Technology's Product Specialist, Harry Vine, to learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges, and successes and showcase innovations that are driving tangible change in the industry and leading the path to scale.
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    The Colourful Challenge of Textiles

    This article is addressing the pressing question of how to reduce the environmental impact of dyes and printing processing.
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    In Conversation with imogo: Reimagining Spray Dyeing

    The Fashion for Good team interviewed imogo's CEO & Technology, Joacim Wellander, to learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges, and successes and showcase innovations that are driving tangible change in the industry and leading the path to scale.

    CleanKore

    CleanKore’s patented technology modifies the denim dye range to eliminate Potassium Permanganate spray, lower the carbon footprint & improve sustainability throughout the supply chain without increasing cost.

    Gaiacel

    Gaiacel has developed a novel dyeing innovation to make industrial rope and slasher dyeing processes sustainable and cost-effective. Their patented nanocellulose hydrogel along with dye particles sticks to textile surfaces and eliminates the need for multiple dipping, indigo reduction and additional chemicals, making the process less water and energy intensive compared to conventional indigo dyeing. 

    Ever Dye

    Ever Dye has developed a novel dyeing process with biobased pigments including a proprietary pretreatment, that allows for dyeing at room temperature on cellulosic yarn and fabric. The process utilises less energy than conventional dyeing and no use of petro-chemicals, and is also faster than traditional methods.

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    Fibre52

    Fibre52 has developed a patented process for preparing and dyeing cotton and other cellulosic materials, applicable to fibres, yarn, fabric (knit and woven), and garments. This innovative technique shortens the process by over an hour compared to conventional methods and requires lower temperatures for fabric preparation. Additionally, by removing caustic soda and acid, the fibre isn’t degraded, thus retaining its natural strength and softness properties.

    NTX Cooltrans

    NTX Cooltrans is a print and 8 dye process that provides waterless high speed and high resolution print and print dyeing. The technology comes with energy, water and chemical savings and is applicable to natural, man-made and synthetic fibres. 

    OSM-Shield

    OSM Shield has developed its ZERO chemistry solution, a high-performance technology that provides durable water and oil repellency without the use of any PFAS. 

    Graviky Labs

    Graviky Labs turns end of use carbon emissions into inks and pigments that can be used for different printing processes such as screen, sublimation and digital. These have been used on different surfaces including paper, polyester and textiles. 

    T-Hues

     t-Hues is a natural dye developed by Dynawash Ltd., a garment washing and dyeing specialist based in Sri Lanka, catering to some of the leading global brands. 

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    Fashion for Good predictions for 2025

    2025 Forecast: 6 Major Shifts On Our Radar

    2025 marks a turning point for the fashion industry, where innovation and sustainability are more crucial than ever. From addressing the intricate challenges of circular footwear design to redefining the resilience of global supply chains, the industry faces both immense tasks and transformative opportunities. Below, we delve into six pivotal shifts shaping fashion’s future in 2025, highlighting the solutions, partnerships, and technologies steering us toward a more sustainable and inclusive path forward.
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    Natural Fiber Welding

    The Future of Fashion Tech: Types of Innovations in the Fashion Industry

    In the evolving landscape of sustainable fashion, different types of innovators play distinct roles in advancing industry transformation. Understanding these roles helps in identifying how each contributes to sustainable practices.
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    The Future of Fashion Tech: The Innovation Lifecycle in Fashion Tech

    The journey of fashion technology from idea to market involves a complex process known as the “innovation lifecycle”. This lifecycle is crucial for transforming cutting-edge concepts into viable, market-ready products that can revolutionise the fashion industry.
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    The Future of Fashion Tech: Hard Tech vs. Soft Tech in Fashion Innovation

    Hard tech and soft tech play complementary roles in driving sustainable transformation within the fashion industry. Hard tech, with its capital-intensive and longer development cycles, enables fundamental shifts like recycling and advanced manufacturing, while soft tech offers scalable digital solutions that deliver quicker efficiency and transparency gains. Balancing investments in both is essential to achieve systemic change and circularity.