DuPont & Huntsman bleach technology helps save energy

The textile industry is a mainstay of Portugal’s economy, providing employment and export earnings. Competition from low-cost overseas manufacturers and weak global demand has pushed other firms offshore or out of business. ATB, which processes 35,000 kilograms of fabric every day, has remained strong with new, innovative technologies.

“Since our foundation, ATB has made the conscious decision to invest in products and technologies that will help us reduce water consumption while also increasing our capacity through right-first-time processing,” said Ricardo Mano, ATB administrator. “To ensure we can continue to expand in an environmentally responsible way, we needed a partner capable of delivering high-performance products to address the challenges of processing cotton in modern Portugal.”

Huntsman Textile Effects is the leading global provider of high-quality dyes and chemicals to the textile and related industries. Sustainability, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.

We use cutting-edge technology to develop solutions and create innovative products with intelligent effects such as built-in freshness, sun protection or state-of-the-art dyes which reduce water and energy consumption. All these go toward meeting the needs of our customers in supporting a more sustainable environment.

With presence in more than 90 countries including eight primary manufacturing facilities in seven countries (China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, and Switzerland) and 14 Formulation Distribution Centers spread across 12 countries, Huntsman Textile Effects is uniquely positioned to provide fast and expert technical service wherever our customers are based.

DuPont has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.

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