US-based Green Theme Technologies (GTT), known for its waterless and PFAS-free Empel textile finishing platform, has joined forces with Golden Long John to advance cleaner and more efficient fabric dyeing and finishing.
The collaboration aims to reduce the environmental impact of textile manufacturing, which generates trillions of gallons of wastewater annually. Traditional dyeing processes use chemical dyes and water repellents, often leading to toxic runoff into water sources.
Golden Long John, a key supplier to the global footwear industry, integrated GTT's Empel technology into its Vietnam factories last year. The partnership merges the Empel water-repellent finish with Golden Long John's direct dyeing process, offering improved performance with reduced pollution.
Martin Flora, President of GTT Business Development, emphasized that their vision is a future where textile production delivers improved results while significantly reducing environmental impact. He highlighted the belief that cleaner methods are the way forward for the industry.
Both companies will showcase their innovative technologies at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon, on November 20-21. The collaboration has already attracted brands like Nike, which seeks consistent, high-performance materials while meeting sustainability goals.
