Waterless (Dope-Dyed) Yarn

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Introduction

Waterless (Dope-Dyed) Yarn represents the gold standard of sustainable textile production. In traditional piece-dyeing, massive amounts of water and chemicals are used to color the fabric. GC FIBER’s Waterless technology bypasses this by adding color pigments directly into the liquid polymer melt before the fiber is even formed. The resulting filament is colored all the way through—from the core to the surface.

This process eliminates 90% of water consumption, 80% of CO2​ emissions, and 100% of wastewater discharge during the dyeing phase. Beyond the environmental benefits, the color is "locked" inside the fiber, providing unparalleled colorfastness to light, washing, and friction. It is the ultimate choice for outdoor furniture, car seats, and any garment exposed to harsh sunlight or frequent industrial washing.

Specification

Coloring MethodDope-Dyeing (Spin-Dyeing)
Water UsageNear-Zero (Dry process)
Colorfastness (Light)Grade 7-8 (ISO 105-B02)
Colorfastness (Washing)Grade 5 (No bleeding)
Base PolymersPolyester / Nylon / PP
Denier Range20D to 3000D
Color Range300+ Standard shades / Custom matching
ComplianceREACH, OEKO-TEX, GRS (if recycled)

Application

Outdoor Furniture & Marine Fabrics

Because the color is inherent, these fabrics will not fade even after years of exposure to salt water and direct UV rays.

Sustainable Fashion & Sportswear

Used by eco-conscious brands to significantly lower the "water footprint" of their collections.

Automotive Upholstery

The extreme light-fastness ensures that car interiors maintain their original color for the entire 10+ year life of the vehicle.

Advantage

  • Vibrancy & Longevity: Colors are deeper and more resistant to fading than any topically dyed fabric.

  • Uniformity: Zero "batch-to-batch" color variation, which is a major pain point in traditional dyeing.

About
GC FIBER
GC FIBER has been a special textile factory in China since 2006 years. We are devoted to researching, developing, producing, and selling special and functional eco-friendly textile products.
Our products include Biodegradable Yarn, Low Melting Yarn, ECDP Yarn, Anti Static Yarn, HDPE Yarn, Bio-component Yarn, and Polyester Filament Yarn.
We are always interested in cooperating with our guests to develop new material.
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