Product and Water Quality in Textiles

Product and Water Quality in Textiles The quality of water we use daily affects our health, while the quality of water used in industrial processes affects product quality. Particularly in the textile industry, which depends on water in almost all stages of production, water of standard purity is used to maintain standard product quality. For this reason, water used in textile factory processes must be safely stored and maintained after treatment, thereby preserving its quality. However, with traditional water storage tanks, it is difficult to maintain water quality without deterioration. Ekomaxi experts state that with "GRP modular water storage systems," which are widely used in Europe, it is possible to preserve the quality of water stored in industrial facilities, particularly the textile industry. Water, which is a source of life, also forms the basic element of many companies' production processes. According to the World Economic Forum Global Risks 2018 report, efficient management of water, which ranks among the five most important global risks, is of great importance for both our future and industry.

95 to 400 litres of water is consumed to produce 1 kilogram of textile product

The textile industry is among the sectors that consume the most water in manufacturing, due to dyeing and finishing operations. For example, producing 1 kilogram of textile product requires consuming 95 to 400 litres of water. To prevent such large-scale water consumption and costs, companies treat the water they use in their processes and store it for reuse. Preserving the quality of treated and stored water is important for textile product quality. This is because water forms the basic substance of textile finishing—pre-treatment, dyeing, printing and finishing operations, as well as washing.

Water quality in the textile industry affects fabric quality

The quality of water used in the textile industry plays a determining role in the quality of produced goods. Ions contained in water affect the finishing process in textiles and fabric quality. To maintain standard product quality, standard water quality must also be maintained. Variable water quality can result in variable fabric colours and qualities. For this reason, water used in textile factory processes must be safely stored and maintained after treatment, thereby preserving its quality.

Traditional water storage systems compromise water chemistry

However, with steel, reinforced concrete and plastic tanks commonly used in our country, it is difficult to maintain water quality without deterioration. In steel water tanks without regular maintenance, rust and corrosion can develop over time. In reinforced concrete tanks, green oxidation, algae and corrosion can develop over time due to heavy metals and mineral chemical compounds contained in water. Plastic water tanks, on the other hand, are affected by extreme heat and extreme cold external conditions, and this situation causes algae and bacteria to form in the tank over time, compromising the water's chemical composition.

Safely storing water for 50 years

Ekomaxi, a leading brand in water storage systems, plays an important role in preserving water quality stored in municipalities, residences, facilities and industries through its "GRP Composite Modular Water Tank" technology, produced via technology transfer and know-how from South Korea. "GRP modular water storage systems," widely used worldwide and particularly in Europe, are manufactured from SMC, referred to as "glass fibre reinforced composite material," defined as high-engineering material. The GRP water tank, which has high strength and a heat conductivity coefficient of virtually zero at 0.16 W/mK, is not affected by extreme heat and extreme cold external conditions or UV rays. No reaction occurs from contact between the tank and water, and there is no water absorption on the composite surface which contains glass fibre. Thanks to these properties, since no deformation occurs on the inner surface of the tank, algae, fungi and bacteria do not form in the stored water, and water quality remains the same throughout the tank's service life. Thus, in facilities where water is the basic element of production processes, it becomes possible to achieve standard product quality. GRP water storage systems, which have high resistance coefficients against external effects, safely store water for a minimum of 50 years.

WRAS certification is an important purchasing criterion

Ekomaxi experts emphasise that WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) certification, which determines measurement and control standards for drinking water quality worldwide, is an important purchasing criterion when choosing a "GRP Water Tank System." Ekomaxi holds the distinction of being the first domestic company in our country to hold WRAS 50 0C certification. Ekomaxi continues to create differentiation in the sector and provide flawless customer satisfaction with advanced water storage systems technology and an extensive service network covering 81 provinces.