XEROS - Model XFN1 -Finish Technology
XFN is a new textiles technology that uses reusable polymer spheres, which we call XOrbs, to wash and finish textiles. By replacing water and pumice, and reducing chemistry, energy and time, our technology lowers the impact of denim manufacturing on the planet. XFN1 is already in use at manufacturers in Bangladesh and Turkey. Machines fitted with our patented XDrum and XOrb innovation allow the closed system to release XOrbs into specially designed garment finishing cycles. At the end of the cycle, the XDrum collects the XOrbs back into their storage system to be used again and again. The abrasive action of the XOrbs replaces the need for pumice leaving garments with a softer feel, with less back staining and shorter cycle times. Our team supports brands and manufacturers to adopt the technology with technology transfer and recipe matching.
Controlled testing has shown denim finishing cycles using our XFN1 technology use half the amount of water when compared to the same cycle in a conventional machine. Real-life testing in Bangladesh in March 2022 showed that 53% less water was used during the Xeros process.
These same tests proved that 32% less energy was used, and 33% fewer enzymes were needed. The cycle time was also 18% faster when XOrbs were used.
XFN1 technology also removed the need for any pumice. Pumice stones, which only last a few cycles, break down into chemically contaminated sludge and are shown to enter wastewater. By replacing these with our reusable XOrbs, we can lower the impact on our planet.