Aesthetics and performance are nuances of responsible dyes
What is it?
g_pwdr® Technology is a system for the treatment and dyeing of textiles and paper that uses g® upgraded in an aqueous suspension. Developed in the research laboratories of Ready Garment Technology 2.0 after an extensive series of trials, the formula was designed to minimize water and energy consumption by using next-generation dyeing machines and certified chemicals that ensure the lowest possible environmental impact. The dyeing process has been formulated to operate at a temperature of 30°C, with the finishing process carried out at the same temperature. This enables significant energy savings compared to a conventional process, which typically takes place at around 90°C.
How was it born and why?
g_pwdr® Technology was born from the idea of recovering and re-innovating a dyeing technique already used in ancient Rome. By repurposing graphite—an inevitable byproduct of industrial production—we now offer a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical dyes. Since 2016, the driving question behind the development of this technology has been: “Is it possible to reinvent and industrialize the ancient technique used by the Romans to dye their garments?” g_pwdr® Technology is the answer: A compound that, when applied to fabrics and paper, creates unique shades of gray, thanks to the lamellar structure of graphite. A particularly soft texture due to the lubricating properties of its particles. A high degree of UV resistance, thanks to its reflective properties. The first product to use this technology was Wrad Graphi-Tee, an organic cotton t-shirt dyed with g_pwdr® Technology, which won the Red Dot Design Award in 2017.
What is it for?
• To treat and dye fabrics and paper.
• To provide fabrics and paper with the ability to filter UV rays (offering protection up to >50).
• To enhance the softness of fabrics and paper, thanks to the lubricating properties of graphite.
• To achieve various shades of matte and iridescent gray, due to the lamellar structure of graphite.
• To recover tons of a valuable material that would otherwise be dispersed into the environment.
• To reduce high antibacterial activity to the tested materials (polyamide, polyester, cotton, silk), significantly reducing (up to 99%) the load of the main microorganisms evaluated within 24 hours compared to the corresponding untreated material (Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli).
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Going beyond the limits to discover solutions that didn’t exist before
Enhance the performance of products and processes by preventing the disposal of tons of graphite.
“g® upgraded recycled graphite” is the key ingredient to innovate.
Here’s who has already started doing it, why and how.
Xacus
has integrated g_pwdr® for its projects