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Project1

NATURAL DYEING

Projected Date: 2022
Actions: Along with global warming and climate change, the textile industry, like all other manufacturing
activities, has been forced to seek alternative solutions due to diminishing natural resources and waste
issues. Among the alternative methods that can be used in this regard are the use of natural energy, the
selection of organic raw materials, environmentally friendly production methods, recycled water, dyes,
yarns, fabrics, and natural dyes. Color yield and fastness properties can be increased by using biotechnology
and other modern techniques, according to scientific data, and the efficiency of coloring with natural dyes
increases. As a result, laboratory activities with natural dyes obtained from plants in the dyeing factory were
conducted as part of good production practices.
Outcomes
Environmental:
• Odor enhancer/preventer
• Antimicrobial
• Moth/insect/mouse repeller
• Protection against UV rays
• Sustainable ecology
• Minimum carbon footprint
• Easily biodegradable product
Social:
• Low toxicity content
• Skin-friendly product

Project2

WATERLESS PIGMENT

PRINTING

Projected Date:2022
Actions: Wash-free steam fixation studies will be conducted by ensuring high-quality printing processes
with new-generation pigment printing inks and zero water.
Outcomes
Environmental:
• 80% less energy consumption
• “0” water consumption
• 7-8L clean water gain per 1 meter of printed fabric
• Natural gas consumption reduction
• Minimum carbon footprint
Social:
• Saving human resources

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