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PROJECT
9 Natural Dyeing

Target Date : 2022
Actions: Along with global warming and climate change, diminishing natural resources and
waste problems have encouraged the textile sector to seek different alternatives, as in all
production activities. In this regard, natural energy use, organic raw material selection, environ-
mentally friendly production methods, recycled water, dyes, yarns, fabrics, and natural dyes are
among the alternative methods that can be utilized. In the light of scientific data, using biotech-
nology and other modern techniques can increase color yield and fastness properties as well as
the efficiency of coloring with natural dyes. Therefore, laboratory studies were carried out with
natural dyes obtained from factories in the Dyehouse factory within the scope of good produc-
tion activities.
Results:
Environmental:
• Odor enhancer/preventative
• Antimicrobial
• Moth/insect/mouse repellent
• Protection from UV rays
• Sustainable ecology
• Minimum carbon footprint
• Easily biodegradable product
Social:
• Low toxicity content
• Skin-friendly product

PROJECT
10 Waterless Pigment Printing

Target Date : 2022
Actions: Wash-free vapor fixation studies were carried out, enabling high quality printing with
new generation pigment printing inks and zero water.
Results:
Environmental:
• 80% less energy consumption
• “0” water consumption
• 7-8 l clean water gain per 1 meter of printed fabric
• Reduction of natural gas consumption
• Minimum carbon footprint
Social:
• Saving human resources

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