FAQs

  • How will I know that a product has been made using AirDye?
    Just look for our logo on hangtags and labels.
  • Which materials are compatible with AirDye?
    Chiffon, taffeta, chintz, crepe, crepe-backed satin, jersey, satin, etc — any fabric that is made with synthetic fibers. The technology is also perfectly suited to upholstery and interiors fabrics and athletic performance materials, such as moisture-wicking CoolMax. (Our process won’t disrupt a fabric’s other performance features, such as breathability, moisture management, anti-microbial agents, stain guards, and fire resistance.)
  • Who uses AirDye?
    AirDye made its fashion runway debut in the Spring / Summer 2010 collection of Costello Tagliapietra. It is already in use by brands as varied as Patagonia, Hunter Douglas (window products and hotel decor), Richloom (interiors fabrics), and FLOR (carpet tiles made of recycled materials). AirDye also offers ecobanner, a cradle-to-cradle solution for promotional signage, through which banners are printed using recycled materials, then returned for recycling after use.
  • Will AirDye make my product more expensive?
    While most eco-friendly lifestyle options (organic foods, alternative fibers) come with a higher price tag, AirDye’s single-process efficiency often makes it a surprisingly economical choice for consumers.
  • What’s the greenest AirDye option?
    Use it on recycled fabrics! For example, using recycled polyester instead of virgin saves over 60 percent of the energy of manufacturing. No other fiber is produced with less environmental impact.
  • Can I wash it?
    AirDye permanently deposits color inside the fiber of a fabric, as opposed to on the fiber, so colors look richer and last longer. Our No Rules Wash® means that garments last far beyond 100 washes, regardless of washing temperature or detergent. Even pouring bleach on a garment made with AirDye technology won’t damage the color!
  • Who makes AirDye?
    Transprint, a Colorep, Inc company, brings this revolutionary technology to market with a design center in Manhattan and a manufacturing facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
**Percentages include the production of raw materials used our process.
The above data is calculated from Life Cycle Assessment of the AirDye process. This data is verified through third party review of certified research.