WIDEFORMAT | SIGNAGE | TEXTILE | 3D PRINTING
Sustainable chemistry for roti , kapda , makan , and roads
Zydex introduces ultrasoft binders for textiles in the Covid19 pandemic
PRIYANKA TANWAR
With the catchphrase ‘ Innovating for Sustainability ,’ Zydex was established in 1997 in Vadodara in Gujarat to provide specialty chemical sustainable solutions to the Indian market . Zydex touches the basic necessities of Roti ( agriculture ), Kapda ( textile printing ), Makaan ( construction ), and Sadak ( roads ) of the common man . The company is primarily focused on innovative , environment-friendly patented solutions with over 200 unique products and a presence in 40 countries globally .
Zydex has branch offices in almost all major textile centers including the south Tirupur and Delhi NCR regions , Kolkata , and Ludhiana , and is now expanding its presence in Bangladesh as well . The firm also has a significant presence in the Ahmedabad and Solapur regions . Moulik Ranka , director , Zydex shared his views with Indian Printer & Publisher ’ s Priyanka Tanwar at the recently concluded Screen Print India 2021 in December , “ Sustainability is very important for us going forward because we cannot keep on polluting the planet and using excess energy which we cannot regenerate over a short timescale . The ideal vision would be to use a material that is of biological origin and ultimately to biodegrade at the end of its lifecycle but unfortunately , the real world is not so ideal .
“ Another approach is to minimize the use of synthetic materials as much as possible and whatever synthetic materials that we do use should be very very long-lasting to reduce the overall consumption . This sort of balanced approach is what we try to use for maximizing the sustainability profile of our customers .”
Amir Sheikh , general manager Textile and Moulik Ranka , director , Zydex at the company ' s stall at Screen Print India 2021 . Photo IPP
Zydex & the Covid19 crisis
Zydex introduced a host of new products into the market during the Covid-19 pandemic , which have been received well and kept the firm ’ s finances stable in these troublesome times . Ranka adds , “ The economic recovery of Zydex was okay . Although we did not show any growth last year ( 2020 ) we didn ’ t degrow either .”
Zydex showcased its entire line of garment and fabric printing solutions at Screen Print India . “ We are particularly very excited about the fabric printing solutions because we have introduced a range of ultrasoft binders that allow customers to expand pigment printing into the light to medium designs associated with reactive inks . This is very significant because approximately 30 to 40 % of the reactive designs , if they are converted to pigments , is a significant cost saving for the processors for energy and water consumption ,” Ranka justifies the sustainability benefits of the newly launched products .
According to the company , these products have been received well by the market and it is estimated that there will be a growing demand for these products in the near future .
Zydex has introduced ultrasoft binders for textiles in the Covid19 pandemic . Photo IPP
Zydex ’ product range for fabrics & garment printing
In its product line for garment printing , Zydex has had the K2 inks range widely available in the market for the last 20 years . The company claims to be the pioneer in this segment with the introduction of plastisol-free water-based inks . On the fabric side , Zydex has two product lines – one is Zytrol – regular binders for pigment printing , but softer , and the flagship product Epricon .
Epicron is Zydex ’ s range of ultrasoft binders , thickeners , and finishing agents . With soft and smooth handling , the range offers exceptional wash and rub fastness , high color yield with reduced bleeding tendency , and improved drape and lubricity . “ The unique selling point of our fabric printing solutions is the hand feel . So , as far as the hand feel is concerned , globally I think we are probably the best . As far as garment printing solutions are concerned we are exceeding the global benchmarks in terms of washing-fastening properties as well as stretch properties ,” Ranka elaborates .
“ As far as textiles are concerned , we are in the future , looking to develop a much more global presence moving forward and that will also call upon us expanding our capacity significantly ,” he concludes . n
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Indian Printer & Publisher | 1 March 2022