Colorifix

Stand

6N12

Country

United Kingdom

Universe

Smart Creation

Description

Colorifix is at the forefront of innovation in the textile dyeing industry, pioneering a biological process that produces, deposits and fixes pigments onto fabrics at a commercial scale. Unlike traditional dyeing methods, which rely heavily on toxic chemicals and consume vast amounts of water and energy, Colorifix uses engineered microbes to achieve the same results in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way. By replacing inefficient chemical processes with biological alternatives, Colorifix addresses the significant environmental challenges posed by an industry that consumes over 5 trillion litres of water annually. The company has successfully created several biological colours that can be grown in custom bioreactors and a range of these colours is already available for use by brands. With strategic partnerships across the fashion industry, Colorifix is collaborating to replace conventional dyeing methods with its innovative technology. Their solution offers a scalable, environmentally responsible alternative to the harmful practices currently dominating textile dyeing. As Colorifix continues to advance its technology, it is well-positioned to drive a major shift toward sustainability in one of the world’s most resource-intensive industries, making eco-conscious dyeing a reality for brands and consumers alike. First, Colorifix identifies an organism—be it a plant, animal, insect, or microbe—that produces an interesting colour. Instead of using a physical specimen, they rely on online databases to examine the organism’s DNA and pinpoint the exact genes responsible for producing that colour. Once they have identified the genes, they synthesise the DNA and insert it into a safe microbe, which could be a bacteria or yeast. This engineered microbe then acts as a tiny biological factory, producing the desired colour. The microbes are cultivated in a fermentor, much like brewing beer. They grow on non-hazardous ingredients that could include agricultural by-products naturally rich in sugars, peptides, and salts. These ingredients provide the necessary nutrients for the microbes to thrive and produce the pigment. After the fermentation process is complete, everything in the fermentor—the microbes, water and media —is pumped into standard dye machines with the fabric. The microbes attach the pigment to the material, achieving the desired colour. This process not only eliminates the need for harmful chemicals but also utilises renewable, non-toxic resources, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional dyeing methods.

Final product

Menswear
Womenswear
Childrenswear
Active sport
Athleisure
Sweaters, knits
Workwear

Export zone

Europe
Asia