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Kinetic Colorization returns jobs to US apparel manufacturing
25 Jun '11
5 min read
The process leaves no toxic chemical residue to wash out and preserves the performance features of the garment so they are perfectly suited for the high performance active wear markets. Kinetic Coloration TM can even colorize NYLON with out special nylon dyes. Since the color is permanently trapped below the fabric surface the garment can be washed using bleach or with other colors at no risk of fade and is highly resistant to abrasion. Fabrics colorized through this process demonstrate vibrant color, superior wash fade resistance, and wear durability suitable even for military applications.
Kinetic Colorization provides designers with an avenue for their products to be customized in an easy and innovative way and therefore increases the range of products that can be offered. Some of these include fully reversible single ply garments, and double sided garments for accenting with colors and patterns.
It's not commonly known, but traditional fabric colorization processes use millions of gallons of water and myriad chemicals, including; plastisol inks, acids, salts, and other toxins, which are released into to our eco system. Fabrics colorized with Kinetic Colorization meets the highest environmentally standards. Products being produced with this process include apparel, home décor, POP signage, and many military fabrics.
“Kinetic Colorization is a replacement for both traditional wet printing and chemical dye processes. Using energy multipliers, Kinetic Colorization vastly improves the energy conservation, product differentiation, and economics of traditional wet printing” stated Mark Robinson from Katmandu.
Much of the news you read isn't good with respect to bringing manufacturing back into the United States from foreign countries. In the past, high labor costs, high taxes, and the cost of environmental regulations were major deterrents to U.S. companies wanting to manufacture in the United States. The current global picture is changing however. Increasing foreign labor costs, the global impact of massive unregulated foreign pollution, and a greater sense of environmental responsibility are making the decision for U.S. companies looking to manufacture here at home much easier. Additionally, manufacturing in the U.S. decreases the length of the supply chain and inventory pipeline, decreases the potential for over stocking, and ultimately saves cost.
A recent Moody's Analytics report noted that if consumers spent an extra 1% on U.S. goods, it would create 200,000 jobs. Can the United States become a manufacturing powerhouse again? As the cost of doing business rises in traditionally low-cost countries, particularly China, companies are rethinking their offshore plans. Kinetic Colorization TM represents a real opportunity to bring fabric dyeing back to the United States and with that a great deal of local apparel opportunities.
Another distinct advantage to Kinetic Colorization is that it is suited for both short and long run production. In the fashion and active wear apparel industries, timing to market is key to staying ahead of the trends and therefore staying competitive. This new technology allows change on the fly production and color, which in turn allows the customer to sample many variations of the basic styles, without the high costs of “sample production”.
Kinetic Colorization provides designers with an avenue for their products to be customized in an easy and innovative way and therefore increases the range of products that can be offered. Some of these include fully reversible single ply garments, and double sided garments for accenting with colors and patterns.
It's not commonly known, but traditional fabric colorization processes use millions of gallons of water and myriad chemicals, including; plastisol inks, acids, salts, and other toxins, which are released into to our eco system. Fabrics colorized with Kinetic Colorization meets the highest environmentally standards. Products being produced with this process include apparel, home décor, POP signage, and many military fabrics.
“Kinetic Colorization is a replacement for both traditional wet printing and chemical dye processes. Using energy multipliers, Kinetic Colorization vastly improves the energy conservation, product differentiation, and economics of traditional wet printing” stated Mark Robinson from Katmandu.
Much of the news you read isn't good with respect to bringing manufacturing back into the United States from foreign countries. In the past, high labor costs, high taxes, and the cost of environmental regulations were major deterrents to U.S. companies wanting to manufacture in the United States. The current global picture is changing however. Increasing foreign labor costs, the global impact of massive unregulated foreign pollution, and a greater sense of environmental responsibility are making the decision for U.S. companies looking to manufacture here at home much easier. Additionally, manufacturing in the U.S. decreases the length of the supply chain and inventory pipeline, decreases the potential for over stocking, and ultimately saves cost.
A recent Moody's Analytics report noted that if consumers spent an extra 1% on U.S. goods, it would create 200,000 jobs. Can the United States become a manufacturing powerhouse again? As the cost of doing business rises in traditionally low-cost countries, particularly China, companies are rethinking their offshore plans. Kinetic Colorization TM represents a real opportunity to bring fabric dyeing back to the United States and with that a great deal of local apparel opportunities.
Another distinct advantage to Kinetic Colorization is that it is suited for both short and long run production. In the fashion and active wear apparel industries, timing to market is key to staying ahead of the trends and therefore staying competitive. This new technology allows change on the fly production and color, which in turn allows the customer to sample many variations of the basic styles, without the high costs of “sample production”.
Katmandu Partners LLC
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