CHT to present fresh organIQ seek data at Kingpins
Lab 102, the denim division of chemicals producer CHT Group, will present its new technical findings for its organIQ seek platform at the upcoming edition of Kingpins Amsterdam (April 15 and 16).
CHT said it can be “used with remarkable effectiveness” as a substitute for potassium permanganate in spray bleach, while remaining aligned with sustainability expectations and “cost realities”.
CHT has estimated 250,000 litres of permanganate solution are consumed daily in global production. Despite growing regulatory pressure and brand commitments under European sustainability frameworks, the adoption of ecological alternatives has been limited due to technical and financial challenges.
Thomas Aplas, head of LAB102, said: “Since the introduction of organIQ Bleach T, our objective has been to offer ecological solutions that meet the technical realities of industrial denim finishing. The confirmed capabilities of organIQ seek in spray bleach applications represent a meaningful step toward reducing and ultimately replacing permanganate use - both technically and economically. This is an important development for the denim industry in Europe and worldwide.”
Read the latest Inside Denim for a look at PP alternatives and the “growing momentum” behind eliminating it to protect laundry workers.
