For the first time, Milan's iconic La Scala Theater spotlighted a dye made solely from textile scraps. On September 22, 2024, Officina39 showcased its innovation at the Sustainable Fashion Awards organized by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI). Though not winning, the company reached the finals for the Groundbreaking Award with its Recycrom, a patented dye made from 100 per cent recycled textiles.
Founded in 1992, Officina39 specializes in sustainable chemicals for the fashion and denim industries. Recycrom, launched six years ago, offers pigment powders from used clothing and textile scraps. These powders create uniform dyes applicable to a range of natural and synthetic fabrics through dyeing, printing, coating, or spraying.
Brands like Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, G-Star Row, have partnered with Officina39 to utilize this eco-friendly dye. In 2023, the company introduced Recycrom Ready to Dye, a stock of 15 colors made from at least 65 per cent recycled materials, enabling brands to select dyes from a standard palette.
Officina39 continues pushing innovation, blending passion, sustainability, and transparency in its mission to reduce the industry's environmental impact. The Sustainable Fashion Awards marked a significant milestone in this ongoing journey.
