SMART START

Can we prepare gorgeous woven fabric for coloration - in just one shot?

WE LOVE:

BUT DID YOU KNOW?

The higher quality fabrics usually require a 3-step pre-treatment process of desizing, bleaching and strong alkaline treatment…
… consuming high amounts of chemicals, water and energy

SAFE – IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT
A solid core: Our deeply rooted goal to protect people and our planet.
Safe to use, safe to release and also safe to wear.
EFFICIENT – IT’S OUR NATURE TO RETHINK SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
Innovating application processes that minimize resources and maximize productivity, both in our and our customers’ manufacturing as well as by setting ourselves ambitious sustainability goals.
ENHANCED – IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE
Innovation is critical. With it, we create additional effects, functionalities and aesthetics and sustainable differentiation to bring additional value, helping consumers to achieve their goals, for a life enhanced.

Kieralon® UH liq

Anionic wetting agent

Lufibrol® ANTOX liq Sequestering agent

Mercerol® QWXL liq
Alkali stability improver

SMART START one-step continuous pretreatment system,compared to benchmark 3-step desizing - SOLOMATIC - mercerizing

Safe products from a reliable global partner who applies international safety standards
Reduces significantly the production costs compared to classical pretreatment
- Whiteness and absorbency performance levels approaching classical pretreatment
Reduces significantly water and energy consumption, allowing a much better carbon footprint
No need to use extensive machinery equipment
Wider selection of articles for processing possible
Differentiation with improved resource utilization for brands who demand and drive sustainable production

SAFE – IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT
A solid core: Our deeply rooted goal to protect people and our planet.
Safe to use, safe to release and also safe to wear.
EFFICIENT – IT’S OUR NATURE TO RETHINK SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
Innovating application processes that minimize resources and maximize productivity, both in our and our customers’ manufacturing as well as by setting ourselves ambitious sustainability goals.
ENHANCED - IT'S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE
Innovation is critical. With it, we create additional effects, functionalities and aesthetics and sustainable differentiation to bring additional value, helping consumers to achieve their goals, for a life enhanced.