Kipas, Archroma and Jeanologia grow Contra Denim collection
Turkish mill Kipas Denim has expanded the Contra Denim collection - made with Archroma’s Halo and laser from Jeanologia - from black to indigo and other colours.
The partners described the Contra Denim collection as laser- and laundry-friendly, with colours that are deep and durable. Wash-down vintage effects and high contrasts are achieved via washing or laser techniques.
Contra Denim is based on Archroma’s Denim Halo, which incorporates a pre-treatment that includes Dirsol RD and dyeing processes to produce easy-wash laser-friendly denim. Archroma claims it delivers a substantially reduced environmental footprint compared to the industry-standard denim finishing process while reducing yarn shrinkage and improving garment tensile strength.
Mustafa Guleken, Kipas Denim, said: “We strive to help lead the way to a more sustainable and circular future through research and development in collaboration with fellow industry leaders, like Archroma and Jeanologia. With Contra Denim, we are making it possible for the world’s denim brands to unleash their design creativity without compromising their environmental ambitions or production efficiency.”
The ContraBlack collection earned a Jeanologia Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM) score of 11 on stone wash versus the ring dyeing market standard score of 67.
