出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/04/01 18:46 UTC 版)
AirDye technology manages the application of color to textiles without the use of water. It was developed and patented by Colorep, a California-based sustainable technology company. The process of making textiles can require several dozen gallons of water for each pound of clothing. The AirDye process employs air instead of water to help the dyes penetrate fibers, a process that uses no water and requires less energy than traditional methods of dyeing, The technology works only on synthetic materials and is currently available only in the United States. Colorep says it plans to extend its use to Europe by the end of summer, and to Central America by late this year.