Park Valley Dyers
Park Valley are a Commission Dye House
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What is so amazing about working with Eco-friendly/Organic dyes? The level of traceability that ca be achieved.
If any/what have been your challenges with working with these dyes and a local way of working? Colour fastness and effluent issues.
Do you find a lot of push back in the industry in terms of working with Eco-friendly dyes/Dye techniques? Yes, a lack of supply in the UK is apparent.
Do you find that customers are becoming more interested in Eco-friendly dyes/Dye techniques? Yes, lots of interest in sampling form.
On a scale of 1- 10 (1 being the lowest and 10 excellent) how much do you think your business has improved in the below areas as a result of good working practices and environmental standards?
Waste Production - 10 (off-cuts, production)
Plastic Pollution - 10 (packaging)
Water Wastage - 10 (dyeing and finishing)
Energy Consumption - 10 (shipping, machinery etc)