Garment dyeing is a very competitive option for clothing brands aimed at minimising waste, as it allows to dye only the raw material ordered. This technique combines sophisticated aesthetics with real sustainability, thanks to the optimised use of resources and the flexibility to follow trends in real time.
It represents one of the most fascinating and strategic frontiers of textile finishing, which Pontex makes available to its customers thanks to its strong partnership with Tintoria Emiliana to offer a complete service, from the raw material (the best fabrics for clothing) to the finished garment.
But let us first find out how garment dyeing works and what it really is.
What is garment dyeing?
Garment dyeing is a technique that consists in colouring (dyeing) a garment only after it has been fully manufactured and made up, starting from a PXT (Ready To Dye) fabric. It therefore does not involve dyeing the yarn (yarn dyed) or the fabric (piece dyed).
Garments are garment-dyed according to the colour chart selected by the customer. This process endows the garment with a new look and feel:
- a unique texture;
- a deliberately uneven colouring, with unrepeatable shades: wash after wash, the garment changes its appearance and becomes more and more unique, with a very interesting visual effect;
- a ‘refined’ vintage look, truly distinctive.
The advantages of garment dyeing
- Garment dyeing takes place in a single step, even for garments that are composed of different materials and fibres. It is in fact possible to dye cotton and stretch cotton, velvet, tencel, modal, silks and viscoses, using a very wide range of colours.
- It lends itself very well to customisation as specific dyeing and colouring effects can be sought during the dyeing phase, resulting in unique and unrepeatable ethical and aesthetic garments.
- Production times are short, with competitive costs.
- It offers greater depth to colour tones and has shorter lead times than yarn-dyed and piece-dyed.
Why garment-dyed is the ideal choice for fashion brands
In fashion, speed is no longer an option but a necessity.
Brands are often faced with a major dilemma: ordering large quantities of garment fabric already dyed months before the next collection, with the risk of going for the wrong colour or arriving late on current trends.
With the garment dyeing service, the colour palette can be varied even after the season has already started.
Garment dyeing only afterwards (i.e. after the garment has been made up) allows fashion brands to meet the needs of the market from time to time: thanks to its versatility, garment dyeing can be applied to different types of garment, thus adapting to both casual and more formal and elegant outfits.
In addition, garment dyeing is more sustainable. Dyeing ‘only what is needed’ means using water, energy and dyes in a targeted manner.
In essence, this is why the garment-dyeing service pays off:
- more flexibility;
- maximum customisation;
- waste reduction;
- speedy delivery;
- no unsold stock;
- less disposal costs: you only produce what you sell;
- more sustainability.
Contact us for your garment dyeing project: a complete service that goes beyond just the supply of raw material
Garment dyeing is not only efficiency, it is also aesthetics.
But beware: it requires specific skills and know-how: this is why it is essential to rely on expert dyers, who are thoroughly familiar with all the phases of garment dyeing, as Tintoria Emiliana explains in the truly exhaustive guide on garment dyeing that can be downloaded at this link. It is important to know how to calculate the fabric’s dimensional drops, for example, rather than choosing the right stitching, and above all to know how each fibre reacts to dyeing.
Pontex, which has been on the market since 1972 with unique and valuable clothing fabrics, has chosen to rely on an expert company such as Tintoria Emiliana for its garment dyeing, providing the best selection of PXT (Pronto Per Tinta) fabrics for clothing always available thanks to our stock service. Having a stock service means that the raw material is always available, and the garment can therefore be dyed in the desired shade in no time at all, in order to respond to fashion trends with rapidity and maximum efficiency.
Every dyeing bath performed by Tintoria Emiliana is designed to enhance the noble fibres of Pontex fabrics for clothing (velvets, heavy cottons, satins) guaranteeing maximum depth of colour and customisation.
Working on a ‘top of the range’ textile base means eliminating criticalities during the production phases and being certain of an excellent result. This means that a top quality, excellent and durable PXT fabric does not create problems during colour baths or intensive washing, guaranteeing dimensional stability and perfect colour rendition.
For Tintoria Emiliana, dyeing on Pontex fabrics means working with the certainty of an excellent result.
Tintoria Emiliana also offers processes with water recycling and the option of natural dyes, for fashion that respects the environment and international certifications.
Capsules of garments made with PXT Pronto fabrics for Tinta Pontex (in the gallery you can see the garments after dyeing) – credit ph. Tintoria Emiliana
(art. 01688/P05 BULL PXT)
(art. 01688/P05 BULL PXT)
Jacket and Trousers: 100% Tencel (art. 01803/P05 Gwen Pxt)
Ladies’ trousers: 55% Tencel 45% Linen (art. 04202/P05 ALICIA PXT)
Men’s shirt: 100% Cotton bib + resin (art. 01121/K51 PEPPER PXT) – Men’s pant: 100% Cotton (art. 01603/P49 Vallon S.Peach PXT)
(art. 01688/P05 BULL PXT)
top and bottom: 55% Tencel 45% Linen (art. 04202/P05 ALICIA PXT)
top: 70% Linen 30% Viscose (art. 04206/P05 TAGETE PXT)
bottom: 55% Tencel 45% Linen (art. 04202/P05 ALICIA PXT)
bottom: 55% Tencel 45% Linen (art. 04202/P05 ALICIA PXT)
shirt: 55% Tencel 45% Cotton (art. 01811/P05 POPPY PXT)
pant: 100% Cotton
(art. 01688/P05 BULL PXT)
80% Cotton 20% Tencel (art. 06663/P05 Velvet Corduroy 21W PXT)
“This collaboration was born to respond to a specific need of our customers: the need for a complete service that goes beyond the mere supply of fabric. We take care of all the details and always put the customer’s needs first: this allows us to manage a wide range of customised proposals for a total look”.
Letizia Ferretti, CEO Pontex
Contact us if you would like more information and if you would like to discover the garment-dyed service