Reducing water use in textile manufacturing

Between 2012 and 2017, ACA Threads achieved a 70% reduction in water consumption by investing in new dye vat controllers, modifying dye recipes, using recycled cooling water, and implementing a hot drop capability. These measures reduced water use from 168 litres per kg of dyed thread in 2012 to 50 litres per kg in 2017, resulting in annual water savings of 50,000 kilolitres and financial savings of R1.9 million per year from a total capital investment of R4.5 million.

• ACA Threads reduced its water consumption by 70% between 2012 and 2017, decreasing the amount of water used from 168 litres per kg of dyed thread to 50 litres per kg.
• The water reduction was achieved through a total capital investment of R4.5 million in new dye vat controllers for improved automation, modified dye recipes, the use of recycled cooling water, and a hot drop capability in the dyeing process.

APA

Fundikwa, B. (n.d.). Reducing water use in textile manufacturing. GreenCape. https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Case-Study_ACA-Threads-Final.pdf

Chicago

Fundikwa, Bridget. Reducing water use in textile manufacturing. GreenCape, n.d. https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Case-Study_ACA-Threads-Final.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fundikwandreducing, author = {Fundikwa, Bridget}, title = {{Reducing water use in textile manufacturing}}, institution = {GreenCape}, url = {https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Case-Study_ACA-Threads-Final.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }