Innovating to minimize the environmental footprint of the finishing industry

摘要

HUMANS like exploiting color to enhance both our personal appearance and the world we live in. Dyed and printed textiles are a prime example, with a huge global coloration industry. However, the massive consumption of water and energy required by many finishing processes, as well as the toxicity of some chemicals, has increasingly caused grave concern to environmentalists and the wider public. Conversely, responding to these worries has been the catalyst for innovation among eco-responsible companies in the Swiss Textile Machinery Association.