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AIRDYE®

WATERLESS PRINTING AND DYEING

AirDye® is a revolutionary technology that enables water-free printing and dyeing on textiles.
It solves the modern day problem of excessive water consumption and pollution and provides customers with
an easy, fast, sustainable, and cost-effective solution to color and print fabrics.
In an industry that is greatly responsible for the global pollution problem,
we are proud that AirDye® helps save up to 95% of the water, 86% of the energy,
and up to 84% of greenhouse gases compared to conventional printing and dyeing methods.

PATENTED SUSTAINABLE HARDWARE

With AirDye®, textile dyeing and printing can be done with a single machine without the need for post-processes such as steaming, washing, and stentering, thus saving vast amounts of water and energy. From stretch fabrics to the most delicate chiffon, AirDye® enables endless design possibilities by enabling coloration of both sides of the fabric with solids or prints. Using AirDye® saves up to 95% of the water, 86% of the energy, and 84% of the greenhouse gases as compared to conventional dye and print methods. On a single garment, the water savings alone can be as much as 170 liters.

REVOLUTIONARY COLOR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

AirDye® runs on patent-pending, revolutionary software that enables truly custom, accurate coloration in dyeing and printing across various types of fabrics. By use of this software, AirDye® can unlock speed and tremendous efficiency through seamless color matching from color/print development, to sampling, to bulk production.

SUSTAINABLE PRINTING AND DYEING

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ADVANTAGES

ENVIRONMENTALLY EFFICIENT

The speed and simplicity of AirDye® helps reduce up to 95% of the water, 86% of the energy, and 84% of greenhouse gases.  Water savings alone can be as much as 170 liters per garment.  Go green without compromise!

LIMITLESS COLOR & DESIGN

AirDye® has no limit on the number of colors and repeat size of prints.  Our system also allows us to manage color specific to the fabric, avoiding any surprises in bulk.

FAST PRODUCTION

Print development can be done quickly and cost-effectively, avoiding the need for back and forth color approvals that create delays in production.

LOW MINIMUMS

The AirDye® production system enables production from a few meters without compromise on quality.  Order exactly the amount you need and eliminate the need to order unnecessary fabric.

DEEP SATURATION

AirDye® is so advanced that the dyes penetrate deeply into the filaments of the yarn to create rich, deep, and brilliant colors while achieve good colorfastness and performance.

BACKSIDE COLORATION

With AirDye® you can print or dye both sides of the fabric, not only enhancing the hanger appeal of the garment, but to create unique coloration combinations of face and back.

WHAT MAKES AIRDYE® DIFFERENT?

AirDye® uses the process of sublimation - transfering inks to fabrics by the use of transfer paper combined with heat and pressure. While the application method is similar to traditional heat transfer printing, AirDye® uses various proprietary technologies that make it superior to similar technologies.


AIRDYE® PAPER

Our customized paper is made in Japan using high quality pulp that is FSC-certified and coated with non-toxic chemicals to allow for a high sublimation level of inks.


AIRDYE® INKS

Our customized inks have been designed for quick release, deep penetration, and quick dry while giving brilliant colors with great performance.


AIRDYE® PULSE

Our machines are able to transfer inks on to fabric and have them penetrate deep into the fibers using relatively low pressure, thus enabling better handfeel of fabric and even dyeing compared to conventional heat transfer printing.


AIRDYE® COLOR MANAGEMENT

Our proprietary IMBU® Color Management System enables us to create color accurately, quickly, and seamlessly from development to sampling to bulk.


AIRDYE® CONTROLLED PENETRATION

Our machines can control the penetration of color thus enabling the possibility of Backside Coloration without shading even on the finest of fabrics.


Conventional Heat Transfer Method


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