P&G Donates Textile Technology to U. of Nebraska

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln today received novel textile manufacturing technology from The Procter & Gamble Company. Commonly referred to as Sulfur Dye Protection Technology, this P&G innovation has shown potential to significantly improve color fastness and reduce damage to fabrics used by millions of people around the world.

“With its widely-respected reputation for textile manufacturing research, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Textiles, Clothing and Design has the skills, staff and resources necessary to continue the development of Sulfur Dye Protection Technology,” said Nodie Washington, P&G associate director, Fabric and Home Care Global Textiles and Laundry Product Development. “With a little more research this discovery may one day play an important role in better fabrics and clothing for millions of consumers.”

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was selected because of its proven track record in developing new textile manufacturing technologies. In addition, Dr. Yiqi Yang, who will lead the further development of the donated technology, is a recognized leader in textile chemistry, textile dyeing and polymer science.

“I am thrilled that our textile science research team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the opportunity to continue the research and development of the sulfur dyeing technology. We are sure that the results of this donation will benefit the textile industry and consumers substantially. Procter & Gamble has been most generous and supportive of this important research effort,” said Dr. Yang.

As sole new owner of the technology, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will benefit from all future revenues if Sulfur Dye Protection Technology is successfully developed and commercialized.