Alchemie Technology Limited

The manufacturing processes behind the production of a finished garment are complex, spanning multiple continents, and stages include: * Fibre production. * Spinning. * Weaving/knitting. * Dyeing. * Finishing. * Cutting and sewing. Due to net-zero initiatives, fashion brands have implemented strict environmental sustainability goals (ESGs) to address CO2 ...

COVID-19 has affected almost every aspect of life in the UK and one of the most noticeable is the requirement to wear facemasks, usually made of fabric. It is recognised that airborne transmission is a key pathway for the spread of the virus and it is therefore likely that facemasks will be needed for a many months if not years to come. Fabric facemasks a...

The textile industry is one of the most polluting on the planet. It is responsible for almost 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions and is the \#2 source of chemical pollution; mainly due to the emission of dyestuffs and process chemicals. The energy consumption of the textile industry is attributable to the large volumes of heated water used in commerci...

Facemasks play an essential role in protecting the public from the risks of COVID-19 transmission. Unfortunately, facemasks are either ineffective or complex and expensive items that are only suitable for use in a hospital. There is limited evidence that they are effective for use by the general public, despite the obvious potential to reduce transmission...

The production of textiles usually involves applying colour, decoration or coating. These processes currently use wet chemistry methods that generate huge waste during manufacture. In 2008 global textile production was estimated at 60BN Kg of fabric. This equated to 1,074BN kWh of electricity used or 132 million cubic metres of coal and between 6 – 9 tril...