Asahi, Asons and Tonello Launch Innovation Hub to Advance Responsible Garment Finishing in Sri Lanka
New facility combines chemical expertise, textile industry knowledge and finishing technologies to support testing, collaboration and industrial process development
Asahi Dyes and Chemicals, Asons and Tonello have joined forces to establish the new Asahi Innovation Hub in Sri Lanka, bringing together expertise in chemicals, textile and apparel manufacturing, technology and garment finishing.
The Hub is designed as a practical environment where manufacturers, brands and industry partners can test and develop garment finishing processes by combining washing, dyeing, laser, ozone, drying and process control technologies.
Three Partners Bring Complementary Expertise
The Asahi Innovation Hub brings together three distinct areas of expertise.
- Asahi Dyes and Chemicals contributes its chemical expertise.
- Asons brings its knowledge of the Sri Lankan textile and apparel industry.
- Tonello provides technology and process know-how for garment finishing.
The collaboration is intended to connect these capabilities and support the development of garment finishing processes that can move from experimentation towards industrial implementation.
Tonello Technology Ecosystem at the Hub
At the centre of the facility is the complete Tonello technology ecosystem, based on the principles of Laundry (R)Evolution: Simple. Digital. Responsible.
The availability of Tonello's complete range of technologies allows different garment finishing processes to be evaluated within an integrated setting.
Manufacturers, brands and industry partners can test and combine:
- Washing
- Dyeing
- Laser
- Ozone
- Drying
- Process control
This approach enables users to experiment with different treatments and refine processes in a practical environment.
Connecting Chemistry, Manufacturing and Finishing
The Innovation Hub is designed to create a direct connection between chemistry, manufacturing and garment finishing.
By bringing these areas together, new concepts can be tested and developed into processes intended for industrial application. The facility also provides an environment for partners to examine different approaches and address process-related challenges collaboratively.
Hub Designed for Collaboration and Problem-Solving
Beyond its technological capabilities, the Asahi Innovation Hub is intended to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and problem-solving.
Different areas of expertise can come together around the same process, enabling participants to evaluate solutions through testing, discussion and practical development.
This model is intended to support collaboration between chemical suppliers, manufacturers, technology providers, brands and other stakeholders involved in garment processing.
Integrated Approach to the Future of Garment Processing
Tonello views the collaboration as part of a broader approach to the development of garment processing technologies.
The company highlights the importance of combining technologies, materials, chemicals and skills rather than developing individual technologies in isolation.
The Asahi Innovation Hub reflects this approach by providing a setting where these elements can be brought together through experimentation, dialogue and process development.