The use of a dope-dyed viscose fibre with a flesh tone significantly reduces the amounts of water, dyes and salts needed to create a fabric for bandages and for backing medical plasters, compared with a more traditional production process in which the fabric is dyed in batches, according to FA. Kiimpers of Rheine, Germany. Speaking during Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany (11-13 June 2013), Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joan-Dirk Kuempers said the company had cooperated with LenzingAG of Austria to develop a complete process for making the fabrics that uses 70% less water and energy than before. For darker colours, the savings could be greater still.
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