Arvind, H&M Group, Deven Unveil Waterless CO₂ Dyeing Tech
Arvind Limited, one of India’s leading textile-to-retail conglomerates, in collaboration with global fashion major H&M Group and Indian start-up Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., has inaugurated India’s first-ever supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine at Arvind’s Ahmedabad facility.
This pathbreaking technology, patented globally under the SUPRAUNO® brand, marks a major leap toward sustainable textile manufacturing. Using supercritical carbon dioxide instead of water, the process delivers:
- Up to 76% water savings
- ~67% energy savings
- ~90% reduction in chemical use
- Significantly lower effluent discharge compared to traditional dyeing processes.
The inauguration is the result of a unique three-way collaboration:
- Deven Supercriticals brought its pioneering technology.
- Arvind enabled industrial-scale implementation.
- H&M Group supported the adoption of disruptive solutions aligning with its sustainability goals.
This collaboration represents a first-of-its-kind effort to scale innovation from lab to commercial scale for the textile industry.
Punit Lalbhai, Vice Chairman, Arvind Ltd., stated:
“This inauguration represents a defining moment for the Indian textile industry. By hosting the world’s first commercial-scale SUPRAUNO® machine at Arvind, we reaffirm our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions and setting global benchmarks. This collaboration is proof that innovation, scale, and sustainability can go hand in hand.”
Omang Narang, H&M Group’s Production Manager for India, added:
“We recognize that electrification is essential for making the textile industry fossil-free. Wet processing is the single most impactful area in the value chain for fashion brands like ours, and water- and energy-efficient technologies like this one make further electrification more feasible. We are proud that our support helps drive the entire industry forward.”
Dr. Swapneshu Baser, Founder, Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., remarked:
“We are immensely proud to see our patented SUPRAUNO® technology being inaugurated at commercial scale in India. This machine is not just a technological milestone but also a step towards safeguarding water, energy, and health for future generations. We are grateful to H&M Group and Arvind for their faith in this innovation and for making this vision a reality.”
The initiative has also received strong support from the Ministry of Textiles, aligning with the Government of India’s vision of building a sustainable, circular, and globally competitive textile sector that showcases Indian innovation on the world stage.