Thies iMaster helps Portugese dyeing house save energy

In addition to the self-cleaning filter, another plus is the anti-pilling technique for clean surface treatment on very high capacity knitwear.

“For more sensitive articles we tend to use the new Thies unit, particularly with the very lightweight knitted fabrics at 60-100 gm/m2 and for those with viscose blends,” said Mário’s son Ricardo.

The reduced tension on knitted goods for these lightweight knits is achieved with the iMasters new winch technology.”Atb initially started as a commission dyer but changed around 2006 with its own collection - such that its own production today accounts for  85 – 90%;  exporting around 87%.

“Many of our first commission customers are still with us today. We enjoy this tradition; they are all valued customers,” concluded Mario. 

Thies GmBH & Co