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Fibre52

This report serves as a resource for brands, manufacturers, and innovators working to transform textile processing. It outlines key technological advancements, stakeholder insights, and pathways for industry adoption. The information is drawn from extensive research, pilot projects, and contributions from leading experts in sustainable fashion.

Technology

TRL: 8

Fibre52: Chemical and enzymatic pretreatment chemistry

Step:

Pretreatment

Applications:

Raw Material:

 Cellulosics

Construction:

 Knit

 Woven

 Non-Woven

 Raw Fiber

 

Replacement for:

 Traditional cellulosic pretreatment systems

Fibre52’s patented Prepare for Dye (PFD), and dyeing process is designed to optimise time, water, and electricity usage, while improving dyeability and quality. This method enables cotton preparation using existing machinery without the need for harsh chemicals. The biochemistries in Fibre52 remove impurities while preserving cotton’s softness, resilience, and breathability. Implementing the Fibre52 PFD and dye process reduces effluent, water, and energy consumption, while maintaining quality standards. The chemistry is ZDHC certified, ensuring compliance with environmental safety standards.

Savings

  • 2- 25 %
    Water
  • 15- 23 %
    Electricity
  • 15- 30 %
    Steam
  • 21- 37 %
    GHG*

Assessment Details

Substrate Tested:

Raw Material:

 Cotton

Construction:

 Knit

Benchmarks:

 Conventional pretreatment with Caustic & Peroxide (including neutralising and dyeing)

 

Location: India

Scope:

 Pretreatment (Including neutralisation & washing)

 

Scope

Results

Key Findings:

  • The process is easily transferable and fully compatible with existing machinery without requiring significant changes to existing dye recipes or machinery or additional capex investment.
  • May face challenges with immature fibres and seed particles in carded cotton yarns compared to combed cotton. Additionally, dyeability can be impacted for heavier jerseys and double jerseys due to material construction.
  • Results can vary depending on dye types, fabric construction, and dyeing processes, usually requiring some recipe optimisation with mills.

 

Performance: Process is consistently repeatable, reliable, and effective across all shades. Maintains quality and natural characteristics of cotton.

Technology Maturity

  • LAB

  • DEMO

  • PRE INDUSTRIAL

  • INDUSTRIAL

Current Implementations

Countries: 3

Implementations: 7