Updated : December 2020
Organic textile dyes from bacteria
The Vienna Textile Lab is a biotechnology company which works on fabricating natural dyes from microorganisms such as bacteria. They fabricate organic dyes from bacteria that are naturally occurring to provide a sustainable alternative to the use of the conventional synthetic colours. The natural and organic dye sourcing process is resource-efficient and the dye emits less carbon.
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Bacteriological textile dyes
Eco-friendly textile dyes
Natural dyes for textiles
Organic dyes in textiles
Highlights and sustainability benefits Natural dyes are easier to remove from textile industry wastewater compared to synthetic ones. They are more safe to the consumer and environment. Bacteria can also be stored in the form of tubes in laboratories and then multiplied at any time, which does not require any agricultural surface or expensive equipment. The process does not release CO2. The dyes can be applied to all types of natural and synthetic fabrics as well as fibres and yarns and different colour shades are possible. They also exhibit similar properties as that of synthetic dyes.
RecognitionThe company won awards in Climate Launchpad competition 2017 in Cyprus and BOKU Start-up Prize from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in 2019. It is also a part of TCBL network, a Horizon 2020 funded organisation.
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