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Archroma claims that its Advanced Denim technology reduces water use of the dyeing stage by up to 92%, energy use (which causes carbon emissions) by up to 30% and cotton waste by up to 87%, compared to the conventional indigo dyeing process [1].

It is carrying out a life cycle assessment to provide further information on environmental performance.

1. Archroma, 2012, http://www.bpt.archroma.com/advanced-denim/

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