Alchemie Technology, the pioneer of jet precision dyeing solutions announces partnership with Acatel, Portugal’s leader in sustainable textile manufacturing. This partnership validates and optimises Alchemie’s cutting edge jet precision dyeing technology for knitted fabrics.
12-month R&D programme targets large-scale industrial readiness
As part of this collaboration, Alchemie and Acatel will run a 12-month R&D programme to prepare the technology for large-scale manufacturing. The programme will demonstrate how Alchemie’s fully electric, non-contact dyeing process can replace conventional dyeing and finishing routes, delivering significant reductions in water, energy, and chemical use while improving production efficiency and consistency.
The partnership is anchored within the Acatel Innovation Hub, which brings together industrial expertise, manufacturing infrastructure, and innovation to accelerate the adoption of next-generation textile technologies. Through this platform, Alchemie will advance the commercial readiness of its low-carbon digital dyeing system tailored for cotton knit, enabling manufacturers to meet tightening environmental regulations without compromising quality or flexibility.
“Transforming one of the world’s most resource-intensive industrial processes have required resilience, vision, and innovation,” said Dr. Alan Hudd, Founder and CEO of Alchemie Technology. “Being part of the Acatel Innovation Hub represents exactly the kind of bold partnership needed to scale sustainable textile solutions globally.”
Dr Alan Hudd
Acatel has been a leader in sustainable textile processes since 1985, blending advanced technology with a strong environmental commitment. By leveraging Acatel’s innovation ecosystem, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of next-generation dyeing solutions and highlight the role of the Acatel Innovation Hub in bringing scalable, sustainable innovations to the textile dyeing and finishing industry.
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Acatel’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship aligns perfectly with Alchemie’s mission. “With this collaboration, we are empowering textile producers to redefine responsible manufacturing.
Tércio Pinto, Board Member at Acatel’s.
To mark this partnership, Alchemie and Acatel will be exhibiting side-by-side at Paris Première Vision, 𝟑–𝟓 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, where visitors are invited to experience live demonstrations of Alchemie’s groundbreaking technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to see first-hand how these solutions can deliver substantial sustainability and efficiency gains for cotton knit applications and beyond.
