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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
New benchmark sets standard for water usage in indigo dyeing
The report, titled 'A Reference for Water Consumption During Indigo Dyeing,' aims to address the lack of clarity and accountability regarding sustainability claims within the denim sector. The study is a result of collaboration over several months involving dye experts, mill technicians, machinery manufacturers, and chemical suppliers. It creates baseline and 'best-in-class' water use metrics for rope and slasher dyeing systems. These metrics were derived from data gathered from seven mills located in Pakistan, Türkiye, Italy, and China. The research reveals substantial variations in water usage between rope and slasher dyeing methods, yet indicates potential for considerable reduction with proper practices. It underscores the necessity for precise monitoring, consistent process control, and intelligent water management to enhance dye efficiency and lessen environmental impact. Members of the Indigo Council include industry leaders such as Candiani Denim, Crescent Bahuman, Diamond Denim, Naveena Denim, Soorty, Orta, and Advance Denim. Morrison Textile Machinery and Karl Mayer provided machinery support while bluesign and DyStar contributed technical oversight. Transformers Foundation founder Andrew Olah said: "One of the most encouraging findings in this report is the willingness of mills to work together and share data transparently, a testament to Transformers' culture of collaboration. It's a powerful reflection of the strength and integrity of our supply chain. 'Prior to this report, claims like '80% less water' have frequently gone unchallenged. Without transparency and specificity, such figures become marketing jargon: just enough to sound responsible, never enough to be meaningful. Real sustainability requires real data, and this report provides exactly that." The report comes amid heightened scrutiny over environmental claims in the denim industry due to regulations like the EU Green Claims Directive, the UK Green Claims Code, and legal actions in the US against deceptive green claims. This paper is designed to offer a verifiable framework for brands, mills, and innovators to measure water usage against a common standard and evaluate new dye technologies or chemical systems based on solid evidence. The initiative does not advocate for one dyeing technology over another but promotes a transparent framework conducive to industry-wide sustainable progress. The Indigo Council and Transformers Foundation expects other stakeholders, particularly mills and suppliers, to unite in sharing data and developing open-source tools that bolster sustainability efforts from within the supply chain. Transformers Foundation technical director Paolo Leidi said: "This report marks a historic first in the denim industry, bringing together mills from across the globe to share verified, third-party data on actual water use. We hope it sets the stage for ongoing cooperation across the supply chain, building a more transparent and responsible industry." "New benchmark sets standard for water usage in indigo dyeing" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fashion Value Chain
6 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Transformers Foundation Sets Water Use Benchmark for Denim
In a move to bring clarity to sustainability claims in denim production, the Transformers Foundation, in partnership with NDL – Naveena Denim Ltd and the Indigo Council, has released the industry's first cross-industry water usage benchmark for indigo dyeing processes. Titled 'A Reference for Water Consumption During Indigo Dyeing', the report is based on verifiable data from seven denim mills across Pakistan, Türkiye, Italy, and China, establishing both baseline and best-practice metrics for rope and slasher dyeing systems. This collaborative effort included input from dye experts, chemical suppliers, mill technicians, and machinery makers such as Morrison Textile Machinery and Karl Mayer, with additional oversight from bluesign® and DyStar. The study highlights significant variations in water use, especially during post-dye washing and rinsing phases, depending on the dyeing method. However, it also shows that water usage can be drastically reduced through accurate monitoring, smart water management, and consistent process control. At a time when EU Green Claims Directive, UK Green Claims Code, and lawsuits in the US are targeting misleading environmental claims, this benchmark gives brands and mills a transparent, evidence-based framework to validate and compare sustainability efforts. Key contributors to the Indigo Council include Candiani Denim, Crescent Bahuman, Diamond Denim, Soorty, Orta, Naveena Denim, and Advance Denim. Andrew Olah, Founder, Transformers Foundation, emphasized, 'Real sustainability requires real data. This report finally replaces vague marketing claims like '80% less water' with verified industry-wide benchmarks.' Rashid Iqbal, Executive Director, Naveena Denim, stated, 'By setting industrial standards, we move sustainability beyond buzzwords and into real accountability.' Paolo Leidi, Technical Director at Transformers, added, 'Our goal wasn't to rank mills but to empower stakeholders with meaningful data. This proves transparency and cooperation are possible—even among competitors.' The full report will be available from July 23 at 9 AM ET on Press briefing webinar: Register for July 29
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Industry Experts Weigh in on Winning Water-Saving Solutions
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn't always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders to share what technologies they feel have been most impactful. Read part one of this series—featuring executives from Artistic Milliners, Hameem Denim and WIC MIC Group—below for insights on what is driving progress. More from Sourcing Journal Lenzing Pushes Fiber Innovation Forward with Tencel Linen and Loose Fits Top Summer Denim Trends Blue Cast: Andrew Olah on Building a More Sustainable Denim Business Read more on Carved in Blue. This article is one of a series on SJ Denim from Lenzing's Carved in Blue denim blog. From conversations with the experts behind the mills that make some of the world's most-wanted denim to the global brands bringing novel denim made with TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal to the market, Carved in Blue shares the stories of those whose roots run deep with denim. Visit
