In a landmark step for sustainable textile manufacturing, Arvind Limited, in collaboration with H&M Group and Indian innovation start-up Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., has inaugurated India’s first supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine at Arvind’s facility in Ahmedabad.
The breakthrough technology, patented globally under the SUPRAUNO brand, replaces water with supercritical carbon dioxide in the fabric dyeing process. At commercial scale, it achieves up to 76% water savings, ~67% energy savings, and ~90% reduction in chemical usage, while drastically minimizing effluent discharge compared to traditional dyeing methods.
A Three-Way Collaboration
The project marks the culmination of a unique industry partnership:
- Deven Supercriticals delivering cutting-edge Indian innovation,
- Arvind Limited enabling large-scale industrial deployment,
- H&M Group supporting adoption in line with its global sustainability goals.
This “Lab to Bulk” approach aims to accelerate the scaling of disruptive innovations across the textile value chain.
Industry Leaders React
“This inauguration represents a defining moment for the Indian textile industry,” said Punit Lalbhai, Vice Chairman of Arvind Ltd. “By hosting the world’s first commercial-scale SUPRAUNO machine at Arvind, we reaffirm our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions and setting global benchmarks.”
Omang Narang, Production Manager for H&M Group India, highlighted the brand’s sustainability focus: “Wet processing is the single most impactful area in the value chain. Water- and energy-efficient technologies like this make electrification more feasible. We are proud that our support helps drive the entire industry forward.”
Dr. Swapneshu Baser, Founder of Deven Supercriticals, called the launch “a technological milestone and a step towards safeguarding water, energy, and health for future generations.”
Government Support
The initiative has received strong backing from India’s Ministry of Textiles, aligning with the government’s vision of a sustainable, circular, and globally competitive textile sector.
With the SUPRAUNO launch, India positions itself at the forefront of green textile transformation, showcasing homegrown innovation with global impact.
