Indigo

Infinity Blue

Infinity Blue is a circular colour system that recovers synthetic indigo from denim waste. Using a natural process that is free of harsh chemicals, it transforms waste denim into a sustainable source of indigo.

Each year, 2 million tonnes of denim are discarded globally - enough to dye 5 years' worth of the industry's denim production. By recovering pigment from this waste, Infinity Blue has the potential to replace the 50,000 tonnes of synthetic indigo currently produced annually, reducing the need for virgin dye production.

By sourcing colour from waste, Infinity Blue challenges us to see the value in what we discard and envision a future where colour is shared and endlessly reusable.

Making process

The recovery method processes both pre- and post-consumer waste using a fully natural and non-toxic extraction method that preserves fibre integrity. The recovered indigo pigment can be applied to textiles either as a dye or as a pigment in print paste formulations. As the process does not damage the fibres, the circular process can also be utilised as a finishing treatment on denim garments to produce bleaching effects while simultaneously recovering the pigment.

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