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Technical Textile Wastewater Complexity

  • Coating/laminating: polyurethanes, acrylics, PVC pastes.
  • Medical textiles: biocides, plasma treatments, solvents.
  • Geotextiles & composites: binder resins, flame retardants.
  • High-strength, low-volume batches.
  • Toxic or persistent organics.
  • Stringent end-product quality demands.

Specialised Treatment Options

Chemical Destruction

AOP, alkaline chlorination, and thermal hydrolysis for recalcitrants.

Solvent & Oil Separation

Coalescing separators and activated carbon for solvent recovery.

Biological Treatment

SBR for variable loads and biodegradable fraction.

Membrane Filtration

NF/RO for high-purity water and concentrate minimisation.

Metals Precipitation

Removal of zinc, copper, and chromium from mordants.

VOC & Odour Control

Stripping and biofiltration for air-quality compliance.

Bespoke Solutions for Technical Textiles

Process-Specific Design

Customised for coating, medical, and composite waste streams.

Pilot Validation

On-site treatability testing before capital commitment.

High-Purity Water

RO + mixed-bed polishing for rinse and process water.

Regulatory Navigation

REACH, biocide, and pharma discharge support.

Compliance & Results

>95%

toxic organics removal

>99%

high-purity water

REACH

compliant

Pilot

validated

Technical Textiles Wastewater Treatment

Treatment Challenge

Technical textile production including coating, laminating, and finishing creates wastewater containing polymers, solvents, flame retardants, and water repellents. These specialty chemicals create treatment challenges beyond conventional textile effluent.

High BOD and COD loads requiring biological treatment
Colour removal to meet discharge consent limits
Variable flow and batch processing operations
Water reuse potential for sustainability targets

Our Solution

We design treatment trains that address the specific chemistry of technical textile effluents, including solvent recovery where feasible, targeted advanced oxidation for polymer residues, and specialised sludge handling for the resulting chemical sludge.

Integrated treatment train design
Process-specific chemical optimisation
Automated control with SCADA integration
Compliance with BAT and ZDHC standards

Treatment Process Overview

1

Pre-Treatment

Screening, grit removal, and equalization to protect downstream equipment and balance flows.

2

Chemical Treatment

Coagulation, flocculation, and pH adjustment for solids and colour removal.

3

Biological Treatment

Activated sludge, MBBR, or SBR for BOD and nutrient removal.

4

Polishing & Reuse

Filtration, activated carbon, and optional RO for water recovery.

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Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.