Business and environment news ( Flash) : Speedo supports a new sustainable fabric design project

Speedo is supporting a new project that will combine biotechnology and laser technology to develop new and sustainable textile processing techniques as well as new creative patterns and design ideas.

The idea is to use lasers as a design tool on fabrics before and after they are treated with enzymes for color and 3-D effects. By employing lasers and enzymes, the process will also reduce chemical waste and the use of energy and water.

Funded by Britain’s Arts and Humanities Research Council, the project involves a group of post-graduate students from the De Montfort and Loughborough Universities. On the industrial side, Speedo is participating along with Camira Fabrics and Teresa Green Design. Speedo says it recycles 90 percent of its waste and is working toward zero waste.

by SGI Europe through Ispo Newsblog.