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Denim has a water problem. Can this new digital dye solve it?

The classic blue color of denim has an environmental cost: Dyeing a single pair of jeans uses 20 gallons of water and requires industrial chemicals. But a new approach to digital printing re-creates the same look with around 2 tablespoons of water and bio-based dyes. A startup…

The classic blue color of denim has an environmental cost: Dyeing a single pair of jeans uses 20 gallons of water and requires industrial chemicals. But a new approach to digital printing re-creates the same look with around 2 tablespoons of water and bio-based dyes. A startup…

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This is a sustainability innovation in textile manufacturing with limited direct impact on credit markets or financial professionals' core activities, representing routine industry news rather than a market-moving event.

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  • Fast Company

    Denim has a water problem. Can this new digital dye solve it?

    The classic blue color of denim has an environmental cost: Dyeing a single pair of jeans uses 20 gallons of water and requires industrial chemicals. But a new approach to digital printing re-creates the same look with around 2 tablespoons of water and bio-based dyes. A startup…