To improve sustainability and aesthetic appeal, a new denim finishing process is being developed in partnership with Jeanologia, a sustainable textile solutions company, Kipaş Denim, a leader in integrated textile production based in Turkey, and Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals toward sustainable solutions.
The three textile pioneers have combined their cutting-edge technologies to introduce Kipaş Denim’s new Contra Denim concept, a breakthrough in denim dyeing and finishing that allows brands to create gorgeous and durable distressed looks and design effects, like intricate patterns, whiskering, and fades, using cleaner processes that use less energy and water and emit fewer greenhouse gases.
The Contra Denim collection is laser- and laundry-friendly, with colors that are deep and durable. Stunning wash-down vintage effects and high contrasts are achieved via washing or laser techniques.
Contra Denim is based on Archroma’s DENIM HALO, a novel method of producing denim that combines dyeing techniques and resource-saving pretreatments like DIRSOL® RD to create denim that is easy to wash and laser-friendly. In comparison to the industry-standard denim finishing technique, it offers a significantly less environmental impact while also lowering yarn shrinkage and enhancing the tensile strength of the garment.
Kipaş was established in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey in 1984. It is a vertically integrated textile mill and one of the largest sustainable yarn, fabric, and denim manufacturers and preferred suppliers of the world’s leading brands with 6500 employees and a production capacity of 85 million meters of fabric and over 5 million garments annually. Kipaş Textiles has a wide product range including functional and technical textiles suitable for fashion, sports and casual clothes, denim, shirting and home textiles.
