{"id":10547,"date":"2026-10-21T17:12:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/?post_type=cases&#038;p=10547"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T08:32:36","slug":"hum-textile-005","status":"publish","type":"cases","link":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/cases\/hum-textile-005\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing Static Electricity in Apparel Manufacturing with Dry Fog Humidification"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin: 50px 0\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color: #e67f00;color: #ffffff;font-size: 15px;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: none;padding: 15px 30px;border-radius: 5px\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Key Reasons for Implementation<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;margin-left:2.8rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:2rem\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\">IKEUCHI&#8217;s extensive experience in the textile industry and its explanation of different humidification methods gave the customer confidence in the proposed solution.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\">The system could provide targeted humidification without wetting fabrics or equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Challenges Faced by the Customer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">At an apparel manufacturing plant handling fabric cutting and related processes, increased outside air intake following a factory relocation made static electricity problems worse during winter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">One major problem occurred during fabric sponging (preshrinking), a process that uses heat, steam, and cooling to stabilize fabric dimensions. Severe static electricity developed as the treated fabric was collected in plastic containers. Workers received painful static shocks when handling the fabric, and even wearing work gloves offered little protection.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/hum-textile-005_01\u7e2e\u7d68\u4f5c\u696d\u51fa\u53e3.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6304\" \/><figcaption style=\"margin: 1rem auto 3rem;text-align: center;font-size: 0.85rem;color: #666\">Sponging machine outlet<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">Static electricity also caused fabric to stick to the spreading machine. During winter, sparks sometimes occurred when metal fittings came into contact. These problems placed a heavy burden on workers and reduced work efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">While humidification was needed to control static electricity, wetting or staining fabrics and finished products was unacceptable. The customer therefore consulted IKEUCHI for a solution that could address both concerns.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin: 50px 0\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"background-color: #e67f00;color: #ffffff;font-size: 15px;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: none;padding: 15px 30px;border-radius: 5px\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Solutions Proposed by IKEUCHI<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">IKEUCHI first introduced its experience in the textile industry and explained the advantages and disadvantages of different humidification methods, including steam-based and ultrasonic systems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">Considering the factory&#8217;s ceiling height and equipment layout, IKEUCHI proposed its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/products\/sol-hum-airaki\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirAKI<\/a> Dry Fog humidification system. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/products\/uni-hum-akimist-e\/\" style=\"color: #00a273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two-fluid (air-atomizing) humidifiers<\/a> produce ultra-fine droplets that evaporate quickly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">Initially, the focus was on the fabric spreading machine. However, static electricity was also a serious problem at the sponging machine. A layout was therefore designed to provide targeted humidification around both machines, with flexibility for future expansion.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/hum-textile-005_02.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6304\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Benefits Achieved<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;margin-left:2.8rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:2rem\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Static buildup was significantly reduced<\/span>, especially around the sponging machine. Workers reported far fewer painful shocks, reducing physical and mental stress.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Fabric sticking to the spreading machine was reduced<\/span>, improving work efficiency and productivity.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 auto 0.5rem\"><span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Airborne lint and dust generated during fabric cutting also decreased<\/span>, further improving the working environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">The customer was impressed that the compact humidifiers produced so much visible fog without wetting fabrics or equipment.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/hum-textile-005_03.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6304\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;margin: 50px 0\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"background-color: #e67f00;color: #ffffff;font-size: 15px;font-weight: bold;text-decoration: none;padding: 15px 30px;border-radius: 5px\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin: 0 auto 2rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f\">Industrial Humidification System Using Dry Fog\u2014AirAKI<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">AirAKI is an industrial humidification system that uses AKIMist \u201cE\u201d humidifiers to generate Dry Fog\u2014ultra-fine droplets that do not wet surrounding surfaces. Combined with humidity control panels and sensors, the system maintains optimal humidity levels in production facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2rem auto 1.5rem;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height:1.6\">By reducing problems caused by dryness and static electricity, AirAKI helps improve productivity and working conditions. It is also highly energy-efficient, with running costs approximately one-fifth those of a comparable steam humidification system.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:824px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center;margin-top:3rem\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ta_Swnr3A5Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"margin-top:5rem;margin-bottom:3rem;width:100%;border-bottom:1px solid #E9E9E9\"><\/div>\n<section>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 30px);padding-left: 14px;margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0.8rem;border-left: 5px solid #0c9b6f;line-height: 1.4\">SDG Contributions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 auto;padding: 0 10px 20px 10px;text-align: left;max-width: 100%;font-size: 1.125rem;line-height: 2.1rem\">Relevant SDG goals for this case.<\/p>\n<div style=\"--col:4;width:100%;max-width:800px;margin:20px auto;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"float:left;width:calc(100% \/ var(--col) - 2%);margin:1%;height:55px;min-width:100px;background-color:#4C9F38;color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;padding-top:12px\">3. Health &amp;<br \/>Well-being<\/div>\n<div style=\"float:left;width:calc(100% \/ var(--col) - 2%);margin:1%;height:55px;min-width:100px;background-color:#A21942;color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;padding-top:12px\">8. Decent Work <br \/>&amp; Economic Growth<\/div>\n<div style=\"float:left;width:calc(100% \/ var(--col) - 2%);margin:1%;height:55px;min-width:100px;background-color:#FD6925;color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;padding-top:12px\">9. Industry, Innovation <br \/>&amp; Infrastructure<\/div>\n<div style=\"float:left;width:calc(100% \/ var(--col) - 2%);margin:1%;height:55px;min-width:100px;background-color:#BF8B2E;color:#fff;text-align:center;font-size:13px;line-height:1.3;padding-top:12px\">12. 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