texfash.com: Textile machinery will have a big role to play in what shapes the fashion industry in the days to come, and finishing technologies will be crucial. As an industry leader, how does Tonello SRL look at the future? What goals have you set for yourself?
Alice Tonello: Textile machinery is already playing a key role in the fashion industry and at Tonello we have always been committed to reducing the water consumption, energy and CO2 impact of garment treatment. And, minimise the use of harmful chemicals as well. Our goals have always included creating an attractive-looking garment with minimal impact.
The question of finishing itself. How much importance are denim manufacturers attaching to finishing technologies now, than say 5–6 years ago? What are the end results that are most important to users of your technologies?
Alice Tonello: In recent years, the importance of finishing technology has notably grown, emerging as an important key tool for reducing environmental impact. This shift is further supported by advancements in fabric technology and the adoption of responsible chemistry. For users, this marks as a radical paradigm shift from traditional, labour-intensive methods, yet enables the creation of garments that retain an authentic aesthetic.
Denim finishing is an energy-intensive process. How are your machines making things better? Could you please elaborate? Time is another factor. How can one save on both time and energy from the Tonello range of products?
Alice Tonello: Time and energy consumption are crucial elements within the laundry, and saving and optimising them is critical. That is why, for several years now, we have been devising a new laundry vision of the present and the future, the so-called Laundry (R)Evolution, made simple, digital and automatic.
It involves two technologies that centrally manage the entire finishing cycle with efficiency and flexibility, reducing waste and optimizing resources:
- The Laser, an innovative, intelligent, and versatile laser range designed by designers for designers, offering comprehensive solutions for denim finishing;
- The All-in-One System is the Tonello washing/dyeing machine par excellence, performing all washing/dyeing operations by bringing together 4 integrated responsible technologies in one machine: EGO, NoStone, UP, and Core.
Finally, we use Metro, our software that processes true, real-time data to control all laundry consumption, optimise process times, and improve performance.
