The textile industry is one of the world’s largest water consumers — and one of the most challenging sectors for wastewater treatment.

Water is a critical resource required in almost every single stage of textile manufacturing from fibre preparation, bleaching, dyeing, printing to washing and rinsing. Textile manufacturing processes produce challenging wastewater streams containing salts, dyes, surfactants, and organic compounds. 

At RoperBerk, we provide tailor-made water and wastewater treatment solutions that help textile manufacturers improve water efficiency, meet strict discharge standards, and move toward sustainable production.

Water Challenges in the Textile Industry

Water is essential throughout textile production, but managing it effectively requires advanced treatment technology and precise process control.

•    Common challenges include:

•    High color, COD, and BOD levels in effluent

•    Presence of dyes, surfactants, heavy metals, and salts

•    High water and energy consumption during processing

•    Fluctuating pH, temperature, and chemical load in wastewater

•    Strict environmental regulations on water discharge and reuse

Without proper treatment, textile wastewater can have severe environmental impacts — making sustainable water management a key competitive advantage.

Our Solutions

RoperBerk designs and implements complete, integrated systems for water purification, wastewater treatment, and water reuse in textile operations.

1. Process & Utility Water Treatment

•    Filtration, softening, and Reverse Osmosis (RO) for high-quality process water

•    Demineralization and pH control to protect dyeing and finishing processes

•    Ultrafiltration (UF) for removing suspended solids and organic impurities

2. Wastewater Treatment

•    Physical-chemical treatment for color and suspended solids removal

•    Biological treatment (MBR, MBBR, or SBR) for high organic load reduction

•    Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) for removing recalcitrant compounds and color

•    Sludge dewatering and drying for safe disposal or reuse

3. Water Reuse & Recycling Systems

•    Treated water recovery for washing, rinsing, or utility use

•    Reverse Osmosis and Ultrafiltration-based reuse systems

•    Closed-loop water circuits to minimize freshwater dependency

•    Integration with Zero-Liquid Discharge (ZLD) solutions for maximum sustainability

4. Chemical & Energy Optimization

•    Customized chemical dosing systems for efficiency and cost reduction

•    Energy-efficient system designs to minimize operational expenses

•    Remote monitoring and control for stable and compliant plant performance

Applications

RoperBerk’s textile water solutions serve all stages of the textile value chain:

•    Dyeing and finishing plants

•    Fabric washing and bleaching units

•    Spinning and weaving facilities

•    Printing and coating operations

•    Synthetic fiber and yarn manufacturers

Sustainable Textile Production Starts with Smarter Water Management

RoperBerk helps textile manufacturers reduce water consumption, recover valuable resources, and comply with environmental standards—all while improving process reliability and product quality.

Our advanced treatment technologies and expert engineering make sustainable textile production not only possible, but profitable.