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April 22, 2024
What an exhilarating week it’s been for us at COLOURizd! We’re thrilled to share that we’ve embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with Cone Denim, integrating our revolutionary COLOURizd™ sustainable color technology into their denim collections. This is not just a step, but a giant leap towards redefining sustainable fashion.
For more details on this vibrant collaboration, check out the full press release from Cone Denim. You can view the feature on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7186452677680144386
Also, don’t miss the fantastic video review by Gab from the Cone sales team, showcasing our QuantumCOLOUR™ technology in action here on LinkedIn.
PAST NEWS
August 28, 2023
COLOURizd™, in Collaboration with Kontoor Brands, Becomes a Finalist in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Awards for Impact
Raleigh, NC – Today, COLOURizd™ proudly announces its recognition as a finalist in Fast Company’s esteemed Innovation by Design Awards for 2023, honored specifically in the Impact category.
The Innovation by Design Awards, which can be found in the September 2023 issue of Fast Company, honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 12th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents. It is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry. Winners, finalists, and honorable mentions are featured online, and winners and finalists are featured in the issue of Fast Company magazine on newsstands on August 29, 2023.
“Sustainable Textile Coloration” received a finalist honor due to a collaboration between COLOURizd LLC and Kontoor Brands, a global leader in denim and apparel and owner of Lee and Wrangler brands. The sustainably colored “Wrangler Breeze” shirts were produced using yarn colored with COLOURizd’s QuantumCOLOUR technology.
Jennifer Thompson, CEO of COLOURizd said, “We’re deeply honored by this recognition, which underscores the power of collaboration and innovation in driving sustainability in the fashion industry. Our partnership with Kontoor Brands exemplifies a shared vision to revolutionize apparel production. Through QuantumCOLOUR technology, we aim to set new standards in eco-friendly manufacturing and inspire the industry at large. Together, we’re crafting a future where style, functionality, and sustainability merge seamlessly.”
COLOURizd’s QuantumCOLOUR for yarn technology represents a pioneering approach to yarn coloration. QuantumCOLOUR for yarn uses cutting-edge innovation to beautifully color yarn while providing significant environmental benefits: a 98% reduction in water usage, complete elimination of harmful chemicals, a 50% reduction in energy consumption, a 73% decrease in carbon footprint, and zero wastewater discharge when compared to conventional yarn dyeing. COLOURizd’s commitment ensures the fashion industry advances with both style and sustainability at its forefront.
Using technologies such as COLOURizd’s unique and sustainable yarn, Kontoor Brands aims to transform the way garments are produced, minimizing their environmental impact and introducing unique aesthetics to the market.
Vice President of Sustainability, Innovation, and Development at Kontoor Brands, Dhruv Agarwal, recently spoke with COLOURizd’s Jennifer Thompson about the collaboration. Agarwal highlighted the company’s dedication to reducing freshwater usage in their manufacturing processes and their search for groundbreaking technologies with the potential to make a real impact.
The collaboration with COLOURizd began in 2019. Initially drawn to the technology’s water-saving potential, Kontoor Brands soon discovered that COLOURizd’s yarns offered additional benefits, such as unique aesthetics and a washed-down look without additional processing.
Agarwal emphasized the importance of adopting an experimental mindset when working with new technologies and praised COLOURizd’s collaborative approach to overcoming initial challenges. By working together, both teams were able to refine and perfect the technology for application across various product lines, including woven shirts, knits, and even denim.
As a result of their successful collaboration, Agarwal expressed his hope that other brands and manufacturers will follow suit in exploring COLOURizd’s technology, aiding the way for a more sustainable and innovative fashion industry.
Editor-in-chief of Fast Company, Brendan Vaughan, commented, “This year’s Innovation by Design honorees serve as a reminder that human ingenuity is the true driving force behind invention.”
The partnership between COLOURizd™ and Kontoor Brands represents a significant leap forward in achieving a sustainable and innovative fashion industry.
To view the complete list of Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design honorees, please visit https://www.fastcompany.com/innovation-by-design/list.
About Kontoor Brands
For more information on Kontoor Brands’ commitment to sustainability and their collaboration, visit https://www.kontoorbrands.com/sustainability
August 14, 2023
COLOURizd Partners with The Textile Engineers of Pakistan Private Limited (TEP) to Bring QuantumCOLOUR Technology to Pakistan
*Karachi, Pakistan* — COLOURizd is excited to announce a strategic partnership with The Textile Engineers of Pakistan Private Limited (TEP), entrusting them as the exclusive representatives for COLOURizd in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to combine the strengths of both companies and pave the way for more sustainable and technologically advanced textile solutions in the region.
COLOURizd’s revolutionary QuantumCOLOUR technology is at the forefront of textile coloration. Through this groundbreaking innovation, COLOURizd offers beautifully colored yarns while reducing water consumption by up to 98%, reducing the carbon foot print of dyeing by 73%, and maximizing energy efficiency by 50%. These impressive reductions in resource usage contribute to a substantially reduced environmental impact. The QuantumCOLOUR technology aligns perfectly with the sustainable goals of the Pakistani textile industry, providing an unparalleled solution to color processing needs that not only meet global standards but also contribute actively towards achieving a more sustainable future.
TEP, with its 70+ years of expertise in the textile industry, is the ideal partner to bring COLOURizd’s QuantumCOLOUR technology to Pakistan. The company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and innovation resonates with COLOURizd’s own values. TEP’s extensive experience in dyeing, fabric printing, fabric finishing, quality control, packing solutions, and environmental care solutions, including wastewater and carbon discharge controls, makes this partnership an exciting prospect for the future of the textile industry in Pakistan.
COLOURizd’s VP of Global Business Development, Peter Jones stated,”We are thrilled to collaborate with TEP, a company that shares our passion for sustainability and innovation. Their established reputation and deep industry knowledge make them the perfect partner to represent COLOURizd and our QuantumCOLOUR technology in Pakistan.”
Aarij Iqbal, CEO of TEP added: “This partnership with COLOURizd aligns with our vision to continually revolutionize the textile industry in Pakistan. We’re eager to leverage QuantumCOLOUR technology, advancing our efforts towards sustainable colouration solutions.“
Together, COLOURizd and TEP aim to create positive impacts within the textile industry in Pakistan by providing innovative solutions that promote sustainability, efficiency, and excellence. The collaboration marks a significant step towards achieving a greener textile industry in Pakistan.
To learn more about COLOURizd from TEP please contact:
Textile Engineers of Pakistan Private Limited (TEP)
Karachi Office Address:
Office No. 1006, 10th Floor, Park Avenue, 24/A, Block 6, P. E. C. H. S., Main Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi – 75400, Pakistan.
+ 92 21 3 4537091-94 E-mail: info@tep.com.pk
Lahore Office Address:
Office No. 902, 9th Floor, Al-Hafeez Heigths, 65-D/1, Sir Syed Road / Ghalib Road, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan
+ 92 42 35758012-13 Email: lhr.office@tep.com.pk
*About Textile Engineers of Pakistan Private Limited (TEP) – Established in 1949, TEP has been a pioneer in the Pakistan Textile Industry, offering innovative solutions and emphasizing environmental responsibility. TEP provides comprehensive solutions in dyeing, fabric printing, fabric finishing, quality control, packing, wastewater discharge controls, and carbon discharge controls, ensuring a sustainable and greener textile industry in Pakistan.
August 1, 2023
Get Out of Your Silo and Collaborate, Kingpins Experts Say
We’re thrilled to share an exciting piece of news with our community of textile manufacturers, innovators, and sustainability advocates.
Our CEO, Jennifer Thompson, was recently featured in a Kingpins panel discussion, emphasizing the vital role of collaboration in driving sustainability and innovation within the global denim supply chain.
Key Highlights:
**Collaboration for Impact**: The panel explored how the entire denim value chain can work together, fostering more responsible manufacturing and encouraging a circular approach.
**COLOURizd’s Commitment**: Jennifer shared insights into how COLOURizd dyes yarn efficiently, fortifies recycled yarns, and collaborates across the supply chain to make each other better.
**Sustainability and Innovation**: The discussion underscored the need to break away from traditional methods and think creatively to achieve real impact, aligning with our mission to drive much-needed sustainable changes in the Textile and Apparel Industry.
We’re proud to be part of this movement, pushing boundaries and working together with partners like you to create beautiful, sustainable products.
As mentioned in:
Yahoo Life!
July 4, 2023
COLOURizd™ & Taylor Home & Fashions join CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network
We’re delighted to unveil that COLOURizd and Taylor Home & Fashions are now members of the newly launched CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network (CSN)! This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our commitment to circular fashion and our joint efforts to #MakeFashionCircular.
Renewcell, a pioneering leader in textile recycling innovation, announces the launch of the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network (CSN).
The CSN is a group of forty-seven yarn and textile producers helping to drive the circular economy forward by enabling a steady supply of CIRCULOSE® to the market.
Patrik Lundström, CEO at Renewcell: “The implementation of the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network is integral to continue scaling the CIRCULOSE® product. With availability across the textile supply chain, fashion brands now have numerous circular options to design and create clothing with CIRCULOSE®.”
Jennifer Thompson, CEO of COLOURizd comments, “Sustainability takes partnership and at COLOURizd, we believe that 1+1 equals sustainable. We recognize that we can’t solve the environmental challenges of the fashion industry alone. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Renewcell at Premiere Vision. By combining their innovative fiber made with CIRCULOSE®, from 100% textile waste with our planet-positive coloration and finishing solutions, we can create stylish and trend-right apparel while significantly reducing the carbon footprint. Together, we are reshaping the global textile industry for the better.”
The launch of the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network marks a significant milestone in the advancement of the circular economy in the fashion industry. By collaborating with leading yarn and textile producers, CIRCULOSE® aims to revolutionize the way we approach fashion, fostering a circular future for the fashion supply chain.
To learn more visit https://textalks.com/renewcell-introduces-the-circulose-supplier-network/
As mentioned in:
California Apparel News
ETC
Inside Denim
Mister Joe/ A Zeta Filati and COLOURizdTM Partner to Revolutionize Sustainable Yarn Production in Italy
A Zeta Filati s.r.l., a specialty yarn producer in Italy, and COLOURizd LLC, a global textile equipment manufacturer, are pleased to announce their strategic partnership aimed at transforming the yarn production industry in Italy through cutting-edge sustainable technology. A Zeta Filati intends to be the first company in Italy to purchase the COLOURizd QuantumCOLOUR™ Machine, showcasing their commitment to sustainability and innovation.
The partnership comes as a result of COLOURizd’s revolutionary technology, which enables the efficient and sustainable coloring of yarns. By utilizing the COLOURizd QuantumCOLOUR Machine, A Zeta Filati/Mister Joe will create a unique line of yarns that allow brands and retailers to confidently claim that their product has been colored using 98% less water, no harmful chemicals, and zero waste water discharge when compared with fiber reactive dyeing. This breakthrough technology aligns perfectly with their mission of producing high-quality yarns in an environmentally responsible manner.
Mister Joe will proudly feature yarns “Made with COLOURizd™” at the upcoming prestigious Pitti Filati show, the leading international event for the knitting yarn industry. Taking place from June 28th to June 30th, the Pitti Filati show attracts the finest Italian and international manufacturers, providing an ideal platform for Mister Joe to showcase their sustainable yarns produced with COLOURizd technology.
“We are thrilled to partner with COLOURizd in our pursuit of sustainable textile solutions,” said Alessandro Aiazzi, owner of A Zeta Filati. “The COLOURizd QuantumCOLOUR technology offers us the opportunity to produce beautiful, trend-right yarns while significantly reducing our environmental impact. We are excited to be at the forefront of this sustainable revolution in the textile industry.”
Jennifer Thompson, CEO of COLOURizd, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Sustainability takes collaboration, and we are proud to join forces with A Zeta Filati & Mister Joe. By combining their expertise in yarn production with our state-of-the-art technology, we can drive positive change and empower the industry to adopt more sustainable practices. Together, we are setting a new standard for sustainable yarn production and proving that sustainable solutions produce beautiful and trendy right products.”
Visitors to the Pitti Filati show are invited to visit Mister Joe at booth B/3 on the ground floor. where they can discover the range of yarns “Made with COLOURizd.” Witness firsthand the beauty and sustainability that can be achieved through this remarkable partnership.
About A Zeta Filati s.r.l.
A Zeta Filati s.r.l. is a renowned textile company based in Italy, specializing in the production of high-quality yarns. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, A Zeta Filati aims to revolutionize the industry by embracing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. Mister Joe Srl is a division of A Zeta Filati group that the owner Alessandro Aiazzi acquired end of 2019.A Zeta Filati produces yarns for weaving, apparel and home furnishings, and Mister Joe produces yarns for knitting and hand knitting. More information can be found at: https://www.azetafilati.it/en/
June 9, 2023 – COLOURizd™ Introduces the QuantumCOLOUR™ Denim Machine at ITMA, Setting New Standards for Sustainable Denim Coloration
COLOURizd, a leading innovator in sustainable textile coloration, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine. Designed specifically for denim processing, this groundbreaking technology brings together sustainability, superior quality, and cost savings, revolutionizing the way denim fabrics are colored.
The QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine builds upon the success of COLOURizd’s QuantumCOLOUR for yarn technology, known for its exceptional eco-friendly approach and stunning results. With a larger capacity and the ability for continuous processing, the QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine offers denim manufacturers an advanced solution that meets the highest sustainability standards.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Indigo Emulation: COLOURizd’s QuantumCOLOUR for yarn technology has the remarkable ability to emulate indigo-dyed fabrics without using traditional indigo dyeing methods. By utilizing sustainable coloration alternatives, the QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine creates beautiful yarns that perfectly emulate indigo, delivering the depth of color layers and worn, comfortable aesthetics consumers love.
- Superior Performance: Fabrics made with COLOURizd exhibit exceptional performance, ensuring high quality and durability throughout various applications. The QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine delivers consistent and reliable results, meeting the demanding requirements of denim manufacturing.
- Consistent and Reproducible Results: Fabrics Made with COLOURizd exhibit exceptional color consistency, providing retailers with consistent shades and eliminating the need to accept color variations often associated with washed-down effects. With the QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine, COLOURizd ensures that every batch of fabric can be easily reproduced, maintaining the desired color consistency and meeting the highest quality standards.
“We are thrilled to introduce the QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine, a game-changing technology that enables denim manufacturers to achieve remarkable sustainability, superior quality, and cost savings,” said Jennifer Thompson, CEO at COLOURizd, LLC. “With our innovative approach to indigo emulation and the numerous benefits offered by the QuantumCOLOUR Denim Machine, we are confident that it will revolutionize the denim industry and set new standards for sustainable denim coloration.”
Contact us to learn how this cutting-edge technology can transform your denim manufacturing process. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of sustainable denim coloration.
June 8, 2023 – ARCHROMA and COLOURizd™ Collaborate to Make Fashion More Sustainable.
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is teaming up with COLOURizd™, a global innovator specializing in sustainable textile dyeing technologies, to set a new standard for the eco-friendlier production of sustainable textiles.
The new collaboration will enable fabric mills and brands to combine Archroma pigment coloration solutions with the COLOURizd™ QuantumCOLOUR™ yarn-coloring technology to produce high-quality, high-performance textiles with maximum consumer appeal and minimal environmental impact.
“Archroma is committed to advancing the fashion and textile industry with sustainable solutions that are safe, efficient and enhanced,” Joaquin Femat, Director, Printing Market Segment, Textile Effects Division, Archroma, said. “As the preferred supplier of pigment coloration solutions for QuantumCOLOUR™ we are proud to join COLOURizd™ in challenging industry conventions to make textile and fashion production better for brands and mills, people and our planet.”
“With a mission to revolutionize the textile industry through groundbreaking and eco-friendly solutions, COLOURizd™ is pleased to partner with Archroma to champion clean and simple yarn coloring. We are reimagining textile coloration in partnership with leaders like Archroma because we believe in a future where fashion is accessible, affordable and sustainable,” Jennifer Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at COLOURizd™, said.
Conventional fiber-reactive methods of dyeing cellulosic and synthetic yarns are multi-step resource-intensive processes that use up to 95 liters of water per kilograms of colored yarn and discharge approximately 94 liters of effluent.
In contrast, the innovative QuantumCOLOUR™ process injects pigment and a binder directly into the yarn, using only 0.95 liters of water per kilograms of colored yarn while producing zero effluent. This represents an unprecedented reduction of 98% in water consumption alongside zero wastewater discharge, zero discharge of harmful chemicals, 73% decrease in carbon footprint and 50% reduction in energy use.*
With Archroma, textile manufacturers and apparel brands can add further value to the QuantumCOLOUR™ process with tailor-made system solutions, including JUST COLOR. This formaldehyde-free** pigment coloration system is based on Archroma’s revolutionary Printofix® pigment dispersions and Helizarin® binders to deliver exceptionally soft fabrics with high fastness and durability, while also enabling energy and chemical savings and higher productivity.
As mentioned in:
The Sourcing Journal
Textile Technology
Indian Chemical News
Apparel Resources
Knitting Views
TexSpace Today
Textile South Asia
Apparel Views
Textile Insights
* As tested by Peterson Control Union
** Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods
May 1, 2023
COLOURizd™ to Showcase Revolutionary Sustainable Textile Dyeing Technology at ITMA 2023
COLOURizd™, an innovative company specializing in sustainable textile dyeing technologies, is proud to announce its participation in ITMA 2023’s Start-Up Valley, held in Milan, Italy. With a mission to revolutionize the textile industry through groundbreaking and eco-friendly solutions, COLOURizd™ has developed the patent pending, QuantumCOLOUR technology for yarn, offering an unprecedented 98% reduction in water consumption, zero waste water discharge, zero discharge of harmful chemicals, a 73% decrease in carbon footprint, and a 50% reduction in energy use compared to conventional fiber reactive dyeing methods.
The Innovation Valley is a new initiative by CEMATEX that aims to spotlight early-stage companies offering disruptive solutions and technologies for the textile, garment, and fashion industry. This year, ITMA 2023 features 16 outstanding start-ups, curated by a panel of industry experts. These companies are working to drive the industry forward to a more digitalized and sustainable future.
At ITMA 2023, COLOURizd™ will demonstrate how its QuantumCOLOUR technology eliminates wastewater discharge and enables a dry factory environment, transforming traditional wet processes and setting new standards in eco-friendly textile manufacturing. The QuantumCOLOUR technology is ready for purchase and installation for textile manufacturers who are eager to integrate sustainable solutions into their operations.
By adopting the concept of “Sustainability with No Compromise,” COLOURizd™ ensures that its products meet or exceed industry performance standards, remain cost-effective, and maintain consumer appeal, all while minimizing environmental impact.
Visitors to COLOURizd™’s stand will learn about the company’s vision to be the global leader in sustainable textile manufacturing, driving positive change in the industry through advanced technologies and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. COLOURizd aspires to create a world where fashion is produced with minimal environmental impact and maximum social responsibility, making sustainable fashion accessible and affordable for all.
To learn more about how COLOURizd™ is changing the game in sustainable textile coloration and explore the fully industrialized QuantumCOLOUR technology, visit Stand H3-A201m at ITMA 2023, June 8-14 in Milan, Italy.
Registration Link: https://marketing.itma.com/ITMA2023/COLOURIZD
April 13, 2023
We are excited to share with you that COLOURizd™ has been featured in the latest issue of InsideDenim in an article titled “Room for Nuance.” We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase our innovative and sustainable dyeing process to a wider audience.
In the article, you can learn more about how COLOURizd™ is revolutionizing the denim industry by using a low-impact, waterless dyeing process that produces stunning and long-lasting colors without compromising the quality of the fabric. Our process reduces water consumption, eliminates the need for harmful chemicals, and minimizes waste, making it a more sustainable choice for the environment and the fashion industry as a whole.
We invite you to check out the article in the latest issue of Inside Denim, which can be accessed here. We hope that it will inspire you to learn more about our commitment to sustainability and our efforts to create a more responsible and ethical fashion industry.
March 13, 2023
We’re thrilled to be one of the top 20 finalists for the Global Change Award, an innovation challenge for circular fashion initiated by the H&M Foundation.
Our cutting-edge technology reduces water consumption by 98%, eliminates toxic chemicals, and has zero waste water discharge.
We believe our solution has the potential to revolutionize the way the fashion industry approaches dyeing and contribute to a more sustainable future.
We’re excited to showcase our technology and contribute to creating a more sustainable fashion industry. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey to create a planet positive fashion industry!
COLOURizd™ is pleased to be featured in the November Issue of Inside Denim Magazine in the article” New Thinking About Dyeing.”
The COLOURizd™ team has worked hard to reimagine textile coloration to provide a radical alternative that eliminates water use and has no effluent.
October 15, 2022
COLOURizd™ is proud to announce we are now a member of the Textile Exchange.
We here at COLOURizd™ recognize the importance of the community and support provided by this great organization.
For more information visit https://textileexchange.org/
PAST EVENTS
Join Us at IGATEX 2024 in Lahore
We’re thrilled to be part of IGATEX this year, showcasing our breakthroughs in sustainable textile technology at the Textile Engineers of Pakistan (TEP) booth, Hall 2 Stand F-01, from May 1-4 in Lahore, Pakistan.
At COLOURizd, we’re driving the future of textiles with our innovative solutions that drastically reduce environmental impact. Visit us to explore our compelling product samples and see how sustainability and superior quality can coexist in harmony.
For more information about IGATEX, please visit https://igatex.pk We look forward to showcasing our technology at the show and hopefully meeting you to discuss how we can help advance your production capabilities with our environmentally friendly solutions.
Join us at Textile Exchange in London at the O2 InterContinental, Greenwich from Monday October 23 – Friday October 27, 2023.
For those of you who can’t join in person, they will also be providing an interactive virtual option, with more information to follow soon.
For event information visit https://na.eventscloud.com/website/57234/
Jennifer Thompson, CEO will be a panelist for “Driving Change Together: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainability & Circularity in Textile/Apparel Production” on July 19th at Kingpins Show New York.
In this engaging session, Tricia Carey will join panelists Alice Tonello of Tonello, Jennifer Thompson of COLOURizd, Scott Gress of Siddiqsons Group, and Scott Echols of ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme to share their expertise and perspectives across various stages of the supply chain, shedding light on the importance of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and leveraging relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and inspiration at the forefront of circularity and sustainability in the textile/apparel industry. Join us for an engaging panel discussion to realize your next steps within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Register here >> https://kingpinsshow.com/shows/new-york/
We are thrilled to be featured at ITMA 2023’s Innovation Valley in Milan, Italy. With COLOURizd Sustainable Textile Colouration, we’re bringing a new level of sustainability to the textile industry, reducing water usage by 98% & energy consumption by 50%.
Visit our COLOURizd booth, H3-A201m, where our team will be ready to provide you with an in-depth understanding of our cutting-edge technology.
We were excited to be at the Première Vision 2023 again this year, February 7-9th, 2023 in Paris. This event showcased the latest trends, materials, and finished quality products.
COLOURizd™ at the 2022 Textile Exchange Conference – November 14-18 in Colorado Springs.
COLOURizd™ was featured at the Color Beyond Summit November 10-12 in Tucson.
Jennifer presented at the pre-conference workshop on Radical Innovation.