The future success of the textile fabric finishing industry depends on the coordination between the finisher, the machine supplier, chemistry suppliers and other technology providers, says Regina Bruckner, Chairperson, VDMA.
VDMA member companies in this market mainly act as partners on the technological aspects of the finishing processes, adds Bruckner. These VDMA specialist finishing suppliers will showcase their advanced systems at ITMA 2023.
Automation can reduce water usage in dyeing
Over the past few decades, dyeing machines have helped garment industry reduce water consumption significantly through their design and control technology.From 105 liters in 1980, the industry has been able to save 28 liter of water per kg on medium shades during the finishing stages of pre-treatment, dyeing and after-treatment.
To reduce water usage further and achieve sustainability goals, the entire finishing process needs to be automated. The productivity rates also need to stabilized and increased by reducing unproductive waiting times and increasing occupational safety.
Automation of storage, weighing and dispensing systems also prevent workers from coming into direct contact with chemicals and dyes. On the other hand, digital storage systems help manage stock levels and generate orders precisely when they are required.
Reducing waiting times through advanced systems Specializing in finishing technologies, VDMAcompanies offer advanced high-performance dryers, along with heat recovery systems, minimal application units, energy saving motors etc. These companies assist customers reduce their line set-ups and waiting times via automatic batching systems.
Further, these companies ensure process optimization through advanced control systems for parameters such as exhaust humidity and heat setting, with batch sequence optimization according to temperatures.
They also provide customers with energy management systems, assistance systems and process simulation and expert systems to maximize production output and minimize energy consumption.
Digitization can address labor shortage VDMA member companies also ensureapplication of minimum application technology by introducing new production methods. They can address skilled labor shortage and ensure reproducible quality results through digitization and Industry 4.0. Process simulation on a PC can help these companies optimize process parameters before commencement of production.
