Within the scope of the partnership, Alchemie’s Endeavour system will be validated for knitted cellulosic fabrics and prepared for industrial production. The Endeavour technology stands out with its potential to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 85%, achieve 30% savings in chemical usage, and reduce water consumption by up to 95% compared to conventional dyeing methods. The system will be applied to fabrics based on cotton, lyocell, linen, hemp and wool blends.
R&D for an Electric, Non-Contact Dyeing Process
The two companies will carry out a 12-month R&D programme to adapt the technology for large-scale manufacturing. The work will be conducted at the Acatel Innovation Hub in northern Portugal, with the aim of positioning a fully electric, non-contact dyeing process as an alternative to conventional methods. Alchemie and Acatel will present their collaboration together at Première Vision, to be held in Paris from 3–5 February. At the fair, fabrics processed using the Endeavour technology will be made available for visitors to examine.
