These milder, safer and more sustainable alternatives to some of the harshest chemicals and processes used in garment washing could make some of the industry’s worst pain points history. 

In the latest issue of Inside Denim, and in our online features section, we look at some of the recent developments in the field from companies including Kaiser Tekstil, Garmon Chemicals, Novozymes and Soko Chimica. 

Image: With Lava Zyme NBF and Lava Con NAF (based on enzymes supplied by Novozymes), Kaiser has introduced a local enzymatic bleaching system designed to replace hypochlorite or potassium permanganate and which can be applied using a fully automated system to ensure worker safety. 
CREDIT: Kaiser Tekstil