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Arvind Ltd., an Indian textile-to-retail conglomerate, in collaboration with fashion brand H&M Group and Indian innovation start-up Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., has announced the launch of India’s first supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine at Arvind’s facility in Ahmedabad.
The technology, globally patented under the SUPRAUNO® brand, reduces the use of water in the fabric dyeing process by using supercritical carbon dioxide. At a commercial scale, it delivers up to 76% water savings, around 67% energy savings and around 90% reduction in chemical usage within the coloration stage compared to conventional dyeing methods, while also reducing effluent discharge.
“Mr. Punit Lalbhai, Vice Chairman, Arvind Ltd., said, “”This inauguration represents a defining moment for the Indian textile industry. By hosting the world’s first commercial-scale SUPRAUNO machine at Arvind, we reaffirm our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions and setting global benchmarks. This collaboration is proof that innovation, scale, and sustainability can go hand in hand,” says Punit Lalbhai, vice chairman of Arvind.
“Mr. Omang Narang, H&M Group’s Production Manager for India, added: “”We recognize that electrification is essential for making the textile industry fossil-free. Wet processing is the single most impactful area in the value chain for fashion brands like ours, and water- and energy-efficient technologies like this one make further electrification more feasible. We are proud that our support helps drive the entire industry forward,” says Omang Narang, production manager for India at H&M.
“We are immensely proud to see our patented SUPRAUNO® technology being inaugurated at commercial scale in India. This machine is not just a technological milestone but also a step towards safeguarding water, energy, and health for future generations. We are grateful to H&M Group and Arvind for their faith in this innovation and for making this vision a reality,” says Swapneshu Baser, founder of Deven Supercriticals.