Fibre52 may change the way cotton is prepared and dyed. The technology will minimize the use of water and energy and eliminate harsh chemicals while also offering a more durable and vastly improved natural-performance cotton fiber to rival synthetics. Traditional cotton treatment method, used for nearly 80 years, has involved hazardous chemicals and high heat that weaken the cotton fibers.

Fibre52’s process replaces harmful chemicals with bio-active products and uses lower levels of heat in the pretreatment process, saving up to 50 per cent in water, energy use and process cycle time. By including Fibre52’s dye technology, the cotton retains its natural properties and allows moisture to be transferred away from the skin, as opposed to the normal clingy feel of cotton. Fibre52’s technology combines the comfort of cotton with strength properties and moisture-management performance.

This inexpensive, eco-friendly alternative technology is easily transferable, allowing textile manufacturers to utilize current machinery with no additional capital investments and repeatable in resultant coloration and shade of material with no need to change dye recipes. Fibre52 cotton provides a steady heat flux and a short drying time, proving the wearer would feel more comfortable in hot and cold temperatures due to the slow change of the micro-climate.