The water we use, and the water we return
Dyeing and finishing denim takes water. Here is how we think about reducing it, treating it and putting it back in a better state than we found it.
Indigo dyeing, washing and finishing are the stages where a denim mill uses the most water. Reducing that use is not a single project. It is a series of small changes to recipes, machines and habits.
Use less
Lower liquor ratios, fewer rinse cycles and dyeing methods that fix color faster all cut the volume of water each meter of fabric needs.
Treat what we use
Wastewater from the mill goes through treatment before it leaves the site, and we track the results against the limits our buyers and certifiers set.
Reuse where we can
Treated water can go back into stages that do not need fresh supply, such as some washing and cooling steps.
