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Textile Coloration Gets Eco-Overhaul
14 Sep
Summary
- Project MELANGE targets 50% water and chemical reduction in textile dyeing.
- It focuses on interior textiles, an often-overlooked sustainability sector.
- New methods treat color variation as a unique signature, not a flaw.
The MELANGE project is driving sustainable competitiveness in the European interior textile sector through innovative fibre-stage colouration. This initiative aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of fabric dyeing, one of the most resource-intensive stages in textile production. By advancing techniques like spin, dope, and solution dyeing, MELANGE targets up to a 50% reduction in water and chemical usage.
The project emphasizes treating colour variation as a desirable characteristic, drawing inspiration from heritage practices. This approach contrasts with conventional methods that prioritize uniformity at the cost of materials and resources. MELANGE focuses on interior textiles, a significant but often under-discussed area of textile production concerning sustainability.
Textile ETP is spearheading the dissemination and communication efforts for MELANGE, ensuring its integration into the ECOSYSTEX initiative. This integration aims to enhance collaboration among various EU projects focused on textile circularity and build a lasting community of practice for sustainable textile innovation.
The project also addresses barriers to change through its 'design locks' framework, covering aesthetics, production, business models, and policy. It seeks to transform industry practices and market approaches, recommending new standards and policies for a more circular textile future.
