Waterless plasma dyeing and finishing

The future of sustainable textile manufacturing
20%
Conventional textile dyeing and finishing accounts for an estimated 20% of global industrial water pollution.
3%
The sector contributes approximately 3% of global carbon emissions
The industry relies on outdated, water intensive processes that have not changed in hundreds of years.
Large volumes of water, heat and chemistry are required to immerse, fix and finish fabrics, creating negative environmental impacts and operational complexity.
Beyond wet processing

A cleaner approach to dyeing and finishing

Ausora is a waterless, electrified manufacturing system that replaces conventional wet processing. Using unique atmospheric plasma technology, Ausora applies colour and functional finishes directly to the fibre surface, reducing water, energy and chemical use while improving efficiency at scale.

100%
reduction in wastewater
97%
reduction in chemical use
90%
reduction in energy use
94%
reduction in GHG emissions
(gate-to-gate).
Atmospheric plasma technology

Advanced Plasma Engineering

Plasma is the fourth state of matter, created when a gas is energised into a highly reactive, electrically charged state.

Using advanced machinery, software and deep process expertise, we generate and control plasma at atmospheric pressure, delivering new, low-impact approaches for textile dyeing and finishing.

Vibrant. Soft. Built to last.

Ausora Colour®

Ausora Colour delivers rich, consistent colour across all fibre types including polyester, nylon and cotton. By bonding color directly to the fibre surface, it achieves excellent colour-fastness and consistent, efficient colour application without wet processing systems.

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Waterless plasma dyeing

Broad colour gamut across all fibre types and constructions

Sustainability

Supporting a cleaner, more responsible textile industry. Ausora eliminates water use and dramatically reduces the emissions associated with textile dyeing and finishing.

Vibrant, consistent colour
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Rich, even colour is applied directly to the fibre surface. Delivering depth, clarity and consistency across fabric types.

Colour that lasts
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Designed to stay vibrant over time, with excellent resistance to fading even with extended wear and repeated washing.

Smarter chemistry
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Less chemistry, used more thoughtfully. A cleaner process that’s better for people, the environment and the communities where textiles are made.

Soft, natural feeling

Less chemistry, used more thoughtfully. A cleaner process that’s better for people, the environment and the communities where textiles are made.

Fixing and Finishing

Ausora Finish®

Unlike temporary surface treatments that wear away over time, Ausora Finish uses Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) at atmospheric pressure to deposit durable, ultra-thin, high-performance functional coatings onto fabrics.

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High performance functional finishing

Durable, ultra-thin functional coatings

Durable Water Repellency

DWR is a hydrophobic finish that makes water bead and roll off fabric, helping it stay dry and lightweight. As the industry transitions to PFAS-free DWR, Ausora delivers a functional equivalent without fluorocarbons.

PFAS-Free



Ausora Finish matches the performance of conventional fluorocarbon finishes, without the use of PFAS. Delivering high performance that is also better for your health and the environment.

Durable

Embedding a functional coating at the fibre level delivers exceptional durability and performance. High spray test ratings are maintained even after 50+ washes, sustaining long-lasting water repellency.

Additional Functional Finishes

Ausora Finish enables a wide range of advanced functional effects, including moisture management, anti-odour, flame resistance and self-cleaning.

Fewer machines, greater efficiency

Rethinking the factory floor

Ausora reduces equipment complexity and simplifies factory layouts. Capacity can expand simply and quickly through additional modular Ausora units, rather than needing to build costly additional wet infrastructure.

11
Machines
9
Factory staff
1000m2
Factory footprint
Inside the Ausora system

A continuous 
plasma process

Ausora is a fast, efficient single step process, where colour and functional finishes are applied in a continuous single pass.

Pigment Application
Plasma Fixing and Finishing
Fabric
The textile entering the system for dyeing and finishing
Renewable energy
Electricity powers the plasma system and can be sourced from renewables
Pigment
Precise colour delivered directly to the fibre surface
Argon Gas
An inert carrier gas used to generate a stable atmospheric plasma field
Finishing chemistry
Targeted precursor chemistry that forms strong covalent bonds during PECVD
Technical Specifications

System performance and footprint

The specifications below highlight typical performance, footprint and operating conditions, and their impact on operational efficiency and sustainability.

Machine Specifications
10–80
Energy usage (kW)
0
Water usage (L)
20m/5t
Energy usage (kW)
5.1
Length (m)
1.8
Width (m)
1.79
Height (m)
Conventional Water Dying
Ausora Waterless Dying
11
Production steps

(Throughput 25m p/min)
2
Production steps

(Throughput 25m p/min)
~10,000
Electrical energy

(kwH p/day)
1,000
Electrical energy

(kwH p/day)
9
No. of factory staff
2
No. of factory staff
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Ausora®

For Mills

Modernise your dyeing and finishing operations with an innovative waterless, modular system Designed to reduce resource use, simplify infrastructure and support long-term regulatory and cost resilience.

Ausora®

For Brands

Support Scope 3 decarbonisation and Tier 2 transformation with Ausora waterless dyeing and finishing.

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Built on years of research and collaboration

Research Partnerships

Ausora has been developed through close collaboration with Deakin University, including the Institute for Frontier Materials and Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub,

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