Jeanologia Drives Sustainable Textile Innovation at IGATEX 2025
At IGATEX, Jeanologia unveils the Compact Super, the fastest laser machine on the market, aimed at revolutionizing garment marking with higher speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness. The brand also showcases its innovative Laundry 5.Zero model — the first pollution-free denim finishing plant — highlighting a hyper-automated, scalable, and cost-neutral production approach.
Jeanologia's technologies, including laser, ozone, e-Flow, and H2Zero water-recycling systems, have already enabled local manufacturers to cut water use by up to 85%, minimize chemical dependency, and improve worker safety.
'Hyper-automation is a key enabler of sustainable, profitable production,' said Umer Khan, Area Manager for Jeanologia Pakistan. 'With Laundry 5.Zero, Pakistan is poised to lead global denim manufacturing with eco-efficiency and advanced technology.'
Pakistan's textile sector, contributing 8.5% to the national GDP, continues to be a vital player in the global textile market. Jeanologia's ongoing partnerships with local mills, exporters, and brands aim to reinforce Pakistan's leadership in sustainable fashion innovation.
Currently, over 35% of the world's five billion jeans are made using Jeanologia's technologies, reaffirming the company's commitment to revolutionizing textile production through sustainability, digitalization, and automation.
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