England-based color technology company Sparxell has partnered with Positive Materials to launch a plant-based, biodegradable structural color ink for textiles. According to the company, the ink uses engineered cellulose to create vibrant hues without toxic dyes, mined minerals or petroleum-based ingredients. The debut, available in a signature blue with matte and shimmer finishes, allows brands to integrate the technology through standard orders.
Dr. Benjamin Droguet, co-founder and CEO of Sparxell, said: “This textile ink launch transforms how brands can access our breakthrough technology. For too long, the textile industry had no choice other than to accept that vibrant colors meant environmental damage. Sparxell’s bioinspired technology shatters that assumption, delivering exceptional results from plant-based cellulose.”
The ink is now available through Positive Materials, with printed cotton jersey products featuring the ink set to enter European markets in September 2025.
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