Alchemie Technology Partners With Acatel To Advance Sustainable Jet Precision Dyeing For Knitted Fabrics
Cambridge, UK – January 2026 – Alchemie Technology, a pioneer in jet precision dyeing solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Acatel, Portugal’s leader in sustainable textile manufacturing.
This collaboration aims to validate and optimise Alchemie’s cutting-edge jet precision dyeing technology specifically for knitted fabrics.
The partnership involves a comprehensive 12-month research and development programme designed to prepare the technology for large-scale manufacturing.
This transition is expected to deliver significant reductions in water, energy, and chemical usage while simultaneously improving production efficiency and consistency.
Through the Acatel Innovation Hub, which combines industrial expertise with manufacturing infrastructure, Alchemie will advance the commercial readiness of its low-carbon digital dyeing system tailored for cotton knit.
This development will enable manufacturers to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations without compromising on quality or flexibility.
Dr. Alan Hudd, Founder and CEO of Alchemie Technology, commented on the significance of the alliance. “Transforming one of the world’s most resource-intensive industrial processes has required resilience, vision, and innovation. Being part of the Acatel Innovation Hub represents exactly the kind of bold partnership needed to scale sustainable textile solutions globally.”
Acatel has maintained a leadership position in sustainable textile processes since 1985, blending advanced technology with a strong environmental commitment.
By leveraging Acatel’s innovation ecosystem, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of next-generation dyeing solutions.
Tércio Pinto, Board Member at Acatel, stated, “Acatel’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship aligns perfectly with Alchemie’s mission. With this collaboration, we are empowering textile producers to redefine responsible manufacturing.”
Visitors are invited to experience live demonstrations of Alchemie’s groundbreaking technology and witness first-hand how these solutions deliver substantial sustainability and efficiency gains for cotton knit applications and beyond.
About Acatel
Established in 1985, Acatel is a leading Portuguese textile manufacturer known for its vertical integration and commitment to sustainability.
Our approach to innovation is bold and disruptive, driven by a constant commitment to progress.
At Acatel, continuous dyeing is synonymous with efficiency, precision, and chromatic consistency. Using advanced technologies, we ensure every fiber of the fabric absorbs the dye uniformly, resulting in homogeneous, long-lasting, high-quality color.
This continuous method enables fast and reliable production, ideal for large fabric volumes.
We take risks whenever we identify a more efficient, sustainable, and transformative way to serve our clients, the planet, and a fashion industry with purpose. Our goal? To deliver the most inspiring experience possible.
The Acatel Innovation Hub serves as a platform to accelerate the adoption of next-generation textile technologies through industrial collaboration.
About Alchemie Technology
Alchemie Technology is a Cambridge-based pioneer in low-carbon, digital dyeing and finishing technology.
The company is dedicated to transforming the textile industry by reducing the environmental impact of dyeing processes through its proprietary jet precision technologies.
