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The first Platinum Cradle to Cradle Certificate awarded to Rajby Textiles. (c) AWOL Media
The first Platinum Cradle to Cradle Certificate awarded to Rajby Textiles.
12.02.2020

World’s first C2C Platinum for Rajby Textiles

Monforts customer Rajby Textiles is the first company in the world to have finally achieved the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Standard for a product. Its Beluga denim fabrics have gained the ultimate sustainability score in all five categories covered by the C2C standard, which is acknowledged as involving the toughest and most thorough testing and assessment it is possible to put a product through.

As such, Beluga denim fabric is based on 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and employs no hazardous chemicals in its production. At the same time, it is both recyclable and biodegradable, with 100% of the energy used in its production offset by green energy and involving a closed loop system with no waste water generated and no material wastage.

The new Beluga denim fabrics, however, represent a new zenith in circular denim production. To meet the active cycling requirement, Rajby has committed to using Beluga denim fabric exclusively in apparel products sold by retailers with take back programmes in place and estimated expected cycling rates for such products

Monforts customer Rajby Textiles is the first company in the world to have finally achieved the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Standard for a product. Its Beluga denim fabrics have gained the ultimate sustainability score in all five categories covered by the C2C standard, which is acknowledged as involving the toughest and most thorough testing and assessment it is possible to put a product through.

As such, Beluga denim fabric is based on 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and employs no hazardous chemicals in its production. At the same time, it is both recyclable and biodegradable, with 100% of the energy used in its production offset by green energy and involving a closed loop system with no waste water generated and no material wastage.

The new Beluga denim fabrics, however, represent a new zenith in circular denim production. To meet the active cycling requirement, Rajby has committed to using Beluga denim fabric exclusively in apparel products sold by retailers with take back programmes in place and estimated expected cycling rates for such products

More information:
Rajby C2C
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AWOL Media

19.12.2019

ISKO awarded with the prestigious OEKO-TEX® STeP certification.

After becoming the first company in the world awarded both the rigorous EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ISKO has recently reached another important milestone in its long-standing responsible journey: it has become the first Turkish denim manufacturer awarded with STeP by OEKO-TEX® modular certification system.

The certification results in a powerful tool to implement the company’s Responsible Innovation™ approach. This mindful and holistic vision tackles environmental and social responsibility to reach the goal of a 100% sustainable and ethical denim production, based on three main pillars – creativity, competence and citizenship.

“Responsibility and innovations go hand in hand, at ISKO,” explained Senior Sustainability and CSR Executive Ebru Ozkucuk Guler, “To be awarded with such a prestigious certification is proof that one has to look at the big picture: sustainable actions need to involve and take into account the entire value chain, in the long run, considering not only production steps but also the development of a healthy and safe work environment. It is the perfect ending to a very fulfilling year, we are eager to see what 2020 will bring.”

After becoming the first company in the world awarded both the rigorous EU Ecolabel and Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ISKO has recently reached another important milestone in its long-standing responsible journey: it has become the first Turkish denim manufacturer awarded with STeP by OEKO-TEX® modular certification system.

The certification results in a powerful tool to implement the company’s Responsible Innovation™ approach. This mindful and holistic vision tackles environmental and social responsibility to reach the goal of a 100% sustainable and ethical denim production, based on three main pillars – creativity, competence and citizenship.

“Responsibility and innovations go hand in hand, at ISKO,” explained Senior Sustainability and CSR Executive Ebru Ozkucuk Guler, “To be awarded with such a prestigious certification is proof that one has to look at the big picture: sustainable actions need to involve and take into account the entire value chain, in the long run, considering not only production steps but also the development of a healthy and safe work environment. It is the perfect ending to a very fulfilling year, we are eager to see what 2020 will bring.”

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menabo

Monforts ‘Denimized’ customers take the lead in London (c) Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
Monforts ‘Denimized’ customers take the lead in London
13.12.2019

Monforts ‘Denimized’ customers take the lead in London

Of the twelve participating denim mills who took part in Habitat 21 – a special Smart Creation showcase at the recent Denim Première Vision exhibition in London – no less than eleven were valued Monforts ‘Denimized’ finishing technology users.

The aim of Habitat 21 was to highlight those companies taking an eco-responsible approach to denim manufacturing via the use of recycled, organic and bio-based fibres, in combination with resource-saving dyeing and finishing technologies. Monforts customers involved in the project were Advance Denim, Berto, Bossa, Calik, Evlox/Tavex, Kilim, Naveena, Orta Anadalou, Rajby Industries, Raymond Uco and Soorty. Their innovations were detailed in a major presentation on trends for the Spring/Summer 2021 season by Manon Mangin of the Première Vision Fashion Team, based on three key themes – Sensation, Hybridisation and Expansion.

Of the twelve participating denim mills who took part in Habitat 21 – a special Smart Creation showcase at the recent Denim Première Vision exhibition in London – no less than eleven were valued Monforts ‘Denimized’ finishing technology users.

The aim of Habitat 21 was to highlight those companies taking an eco-responsible approach to denim manufacturing via the use of recycled, organic and bio-based fibres, in combination with resource-saving dyeing and finishing technologies. Monforts customers involved in the project were Advance Denim, Berto, Bossa, Calik, Evlox/Tavex, Kilim, Naveena, Orta Anadalou, Rajby Industries, Raymond Uco and Soorty. Their innovations were detailed in a major presentation on trends for the Spring/Summer 2021 season by Manon Mangin of the Première Vision Fashion Team, based on three key themes – Sensation, Hybridisation and Expansion.

 TOPIC OF THE SEASON: Responsible Future (c) Premium Exhibitions GmbH
Alina Hahn, Marie Sandmann, Maren Wiebus, Damien Winpenny, Marie-Luise Patzelt
21.11.2019

TOPIC OF THE SEASON: Responsible Future

Sustainability is part of SEEK’s internal make-up and has always been part of the team and community experience. Over 80 sustainable brands make up the brand portfolio, including players like Veja, Dedicated and Kings of Indigo. Experts will be sharing their experiences on this market-defining topic as well, with a host of live podcasts, talks and panel discussions, and will be shaping SEEK’s programme of content.
 
BIG PLAYER: the new SEEK Culture

 
SEEK is Europe’s most successful trade show for pop, street and sneaker culture. This is where the key players meet, where the looks of tomorrow are showcased, modelled and retold, where classics are celebrated, authenticity rules the roost and where icons take their positions alongside shooting stars. SEEK is essential participation for anyone looking to curate a modern, youthful and relevant range.

The shift from a niche event to a large trade show is now complete with a new logo and campaign design. SEEK has emerged from its transformation to reveal that its content and visual look are as relevant as ever!  

Sustainability is part of SEEK’s internal make-up and has always been part of the team and community experience. Over 80 sustainable brands make up the brand portfolio, including players like Veja, Dedicated and Kings of Indigo. Experts will be sharing their experiences on this market-defining topic as well, with a host of live podcasts, talks and panel discussions, and will be shaping SEEK’s programme of content.
 
BIG PLAYER: the new SEEK Culture

 
SEEK is Europe’s most successful trade show for pop, street and sneaker culture. This is where the key players meet, where the looks of tomorrow are showcased, modelled and retold, where classics are celebrated, authenticity rules the roost and where icons take their positions alongside shooting stars. SEEK is essential participation for anyone looking to curate a modern, youthful and relevant range.

The shift from a niche event to a large trade show is now complete with a new logo and campaign design. SEEK has emerged from its transformation to reveal that its content and visual look are as relevant as ever!  

Together with creative agencies Karl Anders and Haebmau, the SEEK team has been working for weeks on the brand’s new branding. The result: a visual concept with a strong message.

“The handshake is the right imagery and commitment to our stance and that of the SEEK community.”

“SEEK stands for strength and business just as much as for communality and good vibes! ‘Get Along’ articulates a feeling of agreement, of moving forward and getting to grips with things. We all want to shape a positive future for our industry – as partners and by joining forces.”, explains Fashion Director Maren Wiebus.

CREATIVE CONNECTION: Karl Anders and Haebmau
 
The Hamburg-based agency Karl Anders, which was established by Claudia Fischer-Appelt and Lars Kreyenhagen, was commissioned to come up with the creative concept and design language for the logo and campaign.

“With the new look we are entering a new era for SEEK as a brand. Lots of brands have chosen a design using Helvetica in recent years,” says Claudia Fischer-Appelt, Creative Director at Karl Anders. “We are now signalling a clear shift in another direction. Confident, bold and independent. With the logo we are inviting the viewer to play with the linear layout in their head; we are breaking viewing habits, making a statement and revving things up a gear. SEEK, there it is.”
 
The artwork is the result of a process of in-depth debate with the SEEK brand that took place over several weeks both within the team and also with the support of lifestyle agency Haebmau. Workshops, research and analyses ultimately led to a new, strong brand identity. SEEK is focussed on both established and new players and stands for the WE.

“I have known SEEK since it was in its infancy, so to me it was always like a little brother of the large, successful PREMIUM. Quirky and different, always interesting but somehow not quite so imposing,” says Markus Bublitz, Executive Creative Director at Haebmau. “SEEK today is more grown-up, confident and sharper. Thanks to its position in the market, which it has conquered over the years, it no longer needs to please everyone but can afford to be controversial. This can offer space for new, creative ideas.”

SEEK is edgy, clean-cut and unpolished.

We are all about statement design, new classics, denim and sportswear. SEEK is the trade show event for the fashion community. SEEK knows who calls the shots; it boosts sales and is the place for the next generation of decision-makers to get together. Unlike all the others, SEEK is unconventional and the antidote to boring.

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Premium Exhibitions GmbH

Light on the Land - the new ISKO x Miles Johnson responsible collection (c) ISKO & Miles Johnson
16.09.2019

Light on the Land - the new ISKO x Miles Johnson responsible collection

Miles Johnson and Creative Room™ designed a capsule collection “Light on the Land”, for men and women to showcase ISKO™’s R- TWO™ program.

As the world’s leading ingredient denim brand, ISKO™ is at the forefront of the sustainable and responsible fashion movement. ISKO™, who loves to partner with likeminded designers, brands and retailers in the  industry that have a passion for Responsible Innovation™, is proud to announce its partnership with renowned British fashion designer Miles Johnson. Together they have created a visionary collection that will be launched at a private showing event on September 12th, at the Fremin Gallery in New York City.

Miles Johnson and Creative Room™ designed a capsule collection “Light on the Land”, for men and women to showcase ISKO™’s R- TWO™ program.

As the world’s leading ingredient denim brand, ISKO™ is at the forefront of the sustainable and responsible fashion movement. ISKO™, who loves to partner with likeminded designers, brands and retailers in the  industry that have a passion for Responsible Innovation™, is proud to announce its partnership with renowned British fashion designer Miles Johnson. Together they have created a visionary collection that will be launched at a private showing event on September 12th, at the Fremin Gallery in New York City.

For those who love denim and cherish the planet, this partnership is a perfect match as  Miles is known for prioritizing sustainability and responsibility in his work. Miles has held leadership positions such as Design Director at Levi Strauss & Co. and Senior Creative Director of Product Design and Development at Patagonia, Inc., where he served as a pioneer in creating clothing using sustainably sourced materials. For this capsule collection, Miles worked side by side with ISKO™’s Research & Development team utilizing the ISKO R-TWO™ program which combines a mix of reused and recycled materials. The reused cotton comes from ISKO™’s own production loss, which they continuously track and trace. This has the CCS (Content Claim Standard) certification. They combine this reused cotton with recycled polyester derived from PET bottles. Depending on the content, fabrics can have the RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) certification or GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification.

The creative direction for the collection takes form with “Light on the Land” and the whole collection is made using low impact materials and responsible finishing techniques. Miles and the ISKO™ team carefully crafted 34 designs at the Creative Room™ in Italy. The styles incorporate responsible design principles which include:

  • Minimal washing;
  • Removable trims made of eco-metal;
  • Natural based buttons and labels;
  • Green bar tacks;
  • Embroidered rivets.

Environmental messages are embroidered on six of the pieces, by the artist Giulio Miglietta. The garments are built to last and the more you wear these pieces, the more beautiful they become.

09.02.2019

DENIM EXPERT LTD.: First denim company from Bangladesh to join the UNFCCC

Denim Expert Ltd. joined the Fashion Industry Charter for ClimateAction alongside other brands and suppliers.
Denim Expert Ltd. is the first manufacturer in Bangladesh to join the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) and currently taking climate action in line with the goals established by the Paris Agreement of 2015. The company is limiting their Green House Gas (GHG) emissions supporting the world reaching climate neutrality by 2050.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty, which entered in to force on 21st March 1994, having being ratified by a sufficient number of countries. The ultimate objective of the convention is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system.

Denim Expert Ltd. joined the Fashion Industry Charter for ClimateAction alongside other brands and suppliers.
Denim Expert Ltd. is the first manufacturer in Bangladesh to join the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) and currently taking climate action in line with the goals established by the Paris Agreement of 2015. The company is limiting their Green House Gas (GHG) emissions supporting the world reaching climate neutrality by 2050.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty, which entered in to force on 21st March 1994, having being ratified by a sufficient number of countries. The ultimate objective of the convention is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system.

The parties to the convention have met annually from 1995 in Conferences of the Parties (COP) to assess progress in dealing with climate change. In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was concluded and established legally binding obligations for developed countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in the period 2008–2012. The 2010 United Nations Climate Change Conference produced an agreement stating that future global warming should be limited to below 2.0°C relative to the pre-industrial level. In 2015 the Paris Agreement was adopted, governing emission reductions from 2020 onwards, through commitments of countries in Nationally Determined Contributions, lowering the target to 1.5°C. The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4 November 2016.

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Denim Expert Ltd.

(c) GB Network Marketing & Communication
07.12.2018

BERTO in collaboration with BLACKHORSE LANE, EVEREST and MARCHI & FILDI presents “PIANETA”, its NEW CIRCULAR DENIM

After the second day of Denim by Premiere Vision, ECO - Collaboration between companies of the EUROPEAN DENIM VALUE CHAIN was celebrated. In order to celebrate this Premium-SUSTAINABLE DENIM FABRIC, Berto teamed up with:

  • BLACKHORSE LANE, maker and seller of ready-to-wear selvedge & organic raw denim jeans in London, with a focus on sustainability, community and unmatched quality;
  • EVEREST, Italian company which offers an innovative sustainable range of textile treatments for the fashion industry;
  • MARCHI&FILDI, spinning group located in North-Italy focused on innovation and sustainability, producer of the ECOTEC® yarns, with huge reductions on environmental impact; up to 78% in water, 56% in CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The same technology is used to produce yarns for Berto.

These companies collaborated on this exclusive project where the yarn is made through ECOTEC® System by MARCHI&FILDI, the fabric is made by BERTO, the garments are designed and made by BLACKHORSE LANE and finally washed by EVEREST.

 

After the second day of Denim by Premiere Vision, ECO - Collaboration between companies of the EUROPEAN DENIM VALUE CHAIN was celebrated. In order to celebrate this Premium-SUSTAINABLE DENIM FABRIC, Berto teamed up with:

  • BLACKHORSE LANE, maker and seller of ready-to-wear selvedge & organic raw denim jeans in London, with a focus on sustainability, community and unmatched quality;
  • EVEREST, Italian company which offers an innovative sustainable range of textile treatments for the fashion industry;
  • MARCHI&FILDI, spinning group located in North-Italy focused on innovation and sustainability, producer of the ECOTEC® yarns, with huge reductions on environmental impact; up to 78% in water, 56% in CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The same technology is used to produce yarns for Berto.

These companies collaborated on this exclusive project where the yarn is made through ECOTEC® System by MARCHI&FILDI, the fabric is made by BERTO, the garments are designed and made by BLACKHORSE LANE and finally washed by EVEREST.

 

Source:

GB Network Marketing & Communication

(c) Archroma
06.12.2018

Absolute Denim to become first denim manufacturer to convert 100% of its production to ground-breaking Aniline-free* indigo solution by Archroma

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that Thailand-based Absolute Denim will be the first denim manufacturer to switch 100% of its production to aniline-free* indigo dyeing.

Absolute Denim is a Thailand-based denim manufacturer producing high quality denim with a focus on eco-friendlier materials and processes. The company can produce up to 2 million meters of denim per month (that's approximately 1.5 million pairs of jeans!), for customers that include some of the biggest brands and retailers in the world.

Archroma’s Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 liquid dye was first launched in May 2018 as a non-toxic way to produce the traditional, iconic indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans.

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that Thailand-based Absolute Denim will be the first denim manufacturer to switch 100% of its production to aniline-free* indigo dyeing.

Absolute Denim is a Thailand-based denim manufacturer producing high quality denim with a focus on eco-friendlier materials and processes. The company can produce up to 2 million meters of denim per month (that's approximately 1.5 million pairs of jeans!), for customers that include some of the biggest brands and retailers in the world.

Archroma’s Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 liquid dye was first launched in May 2018 as a non-toxic way to produce the traditional, iconic indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans.

During production, some of the aniline stays locked into the indigo pigment and is difficult to wash off the fabric. The remainder of the aniline impurity, approximately 300 metric tons annually, is discharged during dyeing. This can be an issue as aniline is toxic to aquatic life. In addition, exposure levels to factory workers can be high. As a result of its toxicity (more hazardous than alkylphenols) it is now starting to feature on the restricted substance lists (RSL) of some major clothing brands and retailers.

The new Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 liq was therefore developed as an aniline-free* indigo solution for designers, manufacturers and brand owners who long for authentic indigo inspiration.

Archroma tested Denisol® Pure Indigo at Absolute Denim mill in Thailand. Archroma wanted to be sure that the new indigo dye would perform exactly the same as conventional indigo.

James Carnahan, Head of Sustainability at Archroma, comments: “At Archroma we continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable - but we cannot do it alone. Without forward-thinking manufacturers such as Absolute Denim to consciously adopt these eco-advanced innovations in their daily production, like our aniline-free* Denisol® Pure Indigo, we will not be able to move this industry forward on our resource-constrained world we live in. As consumers are increasingly aware of, and concerned about, climate change and ecological threats, this is not only the right thing to do - it is also good for business.”

“Deep down inside most of us want the world to be a better place for our loved ones and for future generations,” insists Vichai Phromvanich, Board Member, Absolute Denim, “starting with how we live, what we eat, what we wear, still trying to be cool, fashionable, still trying to be environmentally conscious. Archroma’s aniline free indigo project is therefore something we as a new generation manufacturer have supported from the beginning, by opening our doors for tests in the project phase, and now by sending out our articles to many of our customers. For us, after all, a nice pair of jeans looks even nicer without aniline!”

* Below limits of detection

15.11.2018

DENIM EXPERT LTD. joins as a contributor to the ZDHC FOUNDATION

Denim Expert Ltd. are very proud that they have been accepted to join as a contributor to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation, The ZDHC missions is to enable brands in the textile, apparel, and footwear industries to implement chemical management best practices and advance towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by collaborative Engagement, Standard Setting and Implementation.

The main goals are set to eliminate priority hazardous chemicals in products and their manufacture, implement a transparent screening process to promote safer chemistry, implement common tools, best practices and training that advance chemical stewardship, partner with stakeholders to promote transparency of chemical usage and discharge and promote scaling of best practices through engagement with key stakeholders.
 
Under the guidance of the ZDHC Foundation, Denim Expert Ltd. have adopted various initiatives to ensure the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, including:

Denim Expert Ltd. are very proud that they have been accepted to join as a contributor to the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation, The ZDHC missions is to enable brands in the textile, apparel, and footwear industries to implement chemical management best practices and advance towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by collaborative Engagement, Standard Setting and Implementation.

The main goals are set to eliminate priority hazardous chemicals in products and their manufacture, implement a transparent screening process to promote safer chemistry, implement common tools, best practices and training that advance chemical stewardship, partner with stakeholders to promote transparency of chemical usage and discharge and promote scaling of best practices through engagement with key stakeholders.
 
Under the guidance of the ZDHC Foundation, Denim Expert Ltd. have adopted various initiatives to ensure the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, including:

  • The establishment of traffic signals in the chemical store-room to aid in the safe storage of chemical product.
  • The mandatory use of protective gloves when handling chemicals.
  • The introduction of a chemical compatibility chart to ensure safe storage of chemicals and highlight their risk factor.
  • Visible posting of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) enabling close follow-up of chemical use.
  • The installation of the appropriate ventilation and  temperature control in the chemical storage area.
  • Establishment of an emergency response plan, with any potential chemical spillage being monitored by a specially trained technical representative.
  • Clear labelling on all chemicals following ZDHC guidance.
  • Strict adhesion by all employees to the chemical inventory list.
  • Allocation of a designated area for chemical waste disposal and treatment.

With its membership of the ZDHC, Denim Expert Ltd. joins more than 24 signatory brands, 59 value chain affiliates, and 15 associates (including Adidas, Benetton, BURBERRY, C&A, COOP, ESPRIT, Gap Inc. , G-STAR RAW, H&M,INDITEX, Jack Wolfskin, Lbrands, LEVI STRAUSS & CO, LI-NING, MARKS & SPENCER, Hugo Boss, Nike, Primark, Puma, PVH, Target)  who are collectively working together to support implementation of safer chemical management practices.

More information:
ZDHC ZDHC
Source:

Denim Expert Ltd.

(c) RUDOLF GmbH
24.10.2018

Thinking Science and Design

HUB 1922, the fashion division of the RUDOLF GROUP, takes the stage at the Kingpins Show in Amsterdam and presents new technologies that make it possible to move away from environmentally questionable industrial practices.
HUB 1922 also announces the opening of the new company building in an ancient textile factory near Milan.


It was only six months ago that the RUDOLF GROUP, with its fashion Division named HUB 1922, began its journey through the fascinating world of garment finishing. Since then, the team has made significant progress and has moved from being a newcomer to the business to a solid and reliable reality. “HUB 1922 introduces the Rudolf Group to design thinking,” says Alberto De Conti, Head of Fashion Division at Rudolf Group. “And when you break perceived restrictions and paradigms within a strongly science-driven organization, only sky is the limit.”

For an entire semester, the organisation remained focused on one, single goal without getting distracted from it: to become the partner of choice for environmentally conscious advancements in garment processing that are rooted in real experience and science.

HUB 1922, the fashion division of the RUDOLF GROUP, takes the stage at the Kingpins Show in Amsterdam and presents new technologies that make it possible to move away from environmentally questionable industrial practices.
HUB 1922 also announces the opening of the new company building in an ancient textile factory near Milan.


It was only six months ago that the RUDOLF GROUP, with its fashion Division named HUB 1922, began its journey through the fascinating world of garment finishing. Since then, the team has made significant progress and has moved from being a newcomer to the business to a solid and reliable reality. “HUB 1922 introduces the Rudolf Group to design thinking,” says Alberto De Conti, Head of Fashion Division at Rudolf Group. “And when you break perceived restrictions and paradigms within a strongly science-driven organization, only sky is the limit.”

For an entire semester, the organisation remained focused on one, single goal without getting distracted from it: to become the partner of choice for environmentally conscious advancements in garment processing that are rooted in real experience and science.
Emphasis was put on listening attentively to the market and on engineering solutions proactively, without being prompted.

When it comes to Denim, two separate yet correlated calls for action were heard:
1. the need for a serious departure from established industrial practices that are environmentally questionable
2. the opportunity to change the current rules and stir toward enhanced product quality.

Source:

RUDOLF GmbH

(c) 2018 GB Network Marketing & Communication
23.10.2018

ReLAST: the Super-Smart GOTS and GRS certified Stretch Denim from Candiani with ROICA™

Candiani launches at Kingpins its new eco-smart denim range in partnership with ROICA™ from Asahi Kasei
Both companies can claim their separate leading roles in textile innovation. Candiani, ‘the Greenest Mill in The Blue World’, is always at the cutting edge of new developments, and ROICA™  with  its  various premium stretch functions. Now they join forces through a unique synergy and an exclusive, custom made premium stretch sustainable ROICA™ yarn developed by Asahi Kasei especially for Candiani.
 
ReLAST is a range of market fresh responsible denim products, designed by Candiani that tick every smart box: from new ways in colouration, to better, more sustainable raw materials, new finishing and fade-tech that minimises water waste, and now with a key responsible stretch ingredient in a specially produced GRS certified ROICA™ yarn that perfectly completes this range making better, more sustainable, sharp fashions for customers looking to live and wear better with better values.

Candiani launches at Kingpins its new eco-smart denim range in partnership with ROICA™ from Asahi Kasei
Both companies can claim their separate leading roles in textile innovation. Candiani, ‘the Greenest Mill in The Blue World’, is always at the cutting edge of new developments, and ROICA™  with  its  various premium stretch functions. Now they join forces through a unique synergy and an exclusive, custom made premium stretch sustainable ROICA™ yarn developed by Asahi Kasei especially for Candiani.
 
ReLAST is a range of market fresh responsible denim products, designed by Candiani that tick every smart box: from new ways in colouration, to better, more sustainable raw materials, new finishing and fade-tech that minimises water waste, and now with a key responsible stretch ingredient in a specially produced GRS certified ROICA™ yarn that perfectly completes this range making better, more sustainable, sharp fashions for customers looking to live and wear better with better values.

New Colouration values in the K-Seal range come from indigo applied with a water saving Indigo Juice® system. Or in the KN-Cotton range from cotton scraps recycled and dyed with Archroma earth colours. Both are sized with the Kitotex® Vegetal size derived from plants and natural renewables.

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2018 GB Network Marketing & Communication

(c) Menabò Group s.r.l
23.10.2018

Metalbottoni strengthens its partnerships with northern Europe thanks to its green range.

For the appointment with the exhibition dedicated to denim Metalbottoni focuses on its new range of increasingly green accessories which have captured the attention of the northern European brands most attentive to sustainability in the world of jeans and elsewhere. A range of proposals which, in recent months, has progressed remarkably, following the rules established by the corporate responsibility protocol called NO IMPACT.

This is a responsible approach underlined by the promise “Committed Accessories”, but also a strategic choice with a view to approaching those markets which so far have appeared to be most keen on the subject, for example northern Europe, Benelux and the United States, California in particular. This means that Metalbottoni is acting with increasing assertiveness on those scenarios where it has been present for a long time, in order to increase the segments depth, intercepting new ones, thanks to its wide-ranging eco-compatible proposal.

For the appointment with the exhibition dedicated to denim Metalbottoni focuses on its new range of increasingly green accessories which have captured the attention of the northern European brands most attentive to sustainability in the world of jeans and elsewhere. A range of proposals which, in recent months, has progressed remarkably, following the rules established by the corporate responsibility protocol called NO IMPACT.

This is a responsible approach underlined by the promise “Committed Accessories”, but also a strategic choice with a view to approaching those markets which so far have appeared to be most keen on the subject, for example northern Europe, Benelux and the United States, California in particular. This means that Metalbottoni is acting with increasing assertiveness on those scenarios where it has been present for a long time, in order to increase the segments depth, intercepting new ones, thanks to its wide-ranging eco-compatible proposal.

NO IMPACT: “Committed Accessories” expanded
It is the constant search for sustainable innovation that reveals the extent of the progress made over the past few months by Metalbottoni. For the Kingpins Show exhibition, there are many novelties in store from the company, extending its range in terms of sustainability. Firstly, there is the new MONSTER line eco-processing, special for pure denim, which – apart from metal – includes new material solutions developed through high-profile collaborations.

(c) BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO
19.09.2018

BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO plädiert für mehr Einfachheit

Bisher werden Kunden beim Kauf von Textilien meist nur über das Nötigste informiert: Materialzusammensetzung, Pflegehinweise und Herstellungsland. Je mehr Konsumenten aber Wert auf Nachhaltigkeit legen, desto wichtiger werden detaillierte Informationen auch über die Herkunft, Herstellung und Veredelung des jeweiligen Kleidungsstücks. Transparenz über jeden einzelnen Produktionsschritt ist hier von enormer Bedeutung. Dabei sollten die Fakten so einfach, klar und verständlich formuliert sein, dass jeder Käufer weltweit sie sofort versteht.

Doch Klarheit nützt nicht nur dem Endkunden. Die 9. BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO möchte unter dem Motto "EINFACHHEIT" vorführen, wie die gesamte Denimbranche davon profitieren kann. Die renommierte Jeansmesse öffnet am 7. und 8. November 2018 in Dhaka wieder ihre Pforte für die globale Jeans Community.

Drei Panel-Diskussionen werden sich dabei unter verschiedenen Schwerpunkten mit dem Thema beschäftigen und den Zuhörern neue Impulse geben:

Bisher werden Kunden beim Kauf von Textilien meist nur über das Nötigste informiert: Materialzusammensetzung, Pflegehinweise und Herstellungsland. Je mehr Konsumenten aber Wert auf Nachhaltigkeit legen, desto wichtiger werden detaillierte Informationen auch über die Herkunft, Herstellung und Veredelung des jeweiligen Kleidungsstücks. Transparenz über jeden einzelnen Produktionsschritt ist hier von enormer Bedeutung. Dabei sollten die Fakten so einfach, klar und verständlich formuliert sein, dass jeder Käufer weltweit sie sofort versteht.

Doch Klarheit nützt nicht nur dem Endkunden. Die 9. BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO möchte unter dem Motto "EINFACHHEIT" vorführen, wie die gesamte Denimbranche davon profitieren kann. Die renommierte Jeansmesse öffnet am 7. und 8. November 2018 in Dhaka wieder ihre Pforte für die globale Jeans Community.

Drei Panel-Diskussionen werden sich dabei unter verschiedenen Schwerpunkten mit dem Thema beschäftigen und den Zuhörern neue Impulse geben:

1. Einfachheit vom Designer zum Endverbraucher - die Zusammenarbeit
Mode ist ein demokratischer Prozess, der nur bedingt planbar ist. Es ist nicht nur wirtschaftlich sinnvoll, wenn der Designer weiß, was der Kunde will, sondern wenn gleichzeitig auch der Informationsbedarf des Kunden befriedigt wird. Es wird die Markenbindung stärken, wenn der Kunde sich verstanden und geschätzt fühlt. Eine einfache Botschaft, die Klarheit und Transparenz schaft, sollte hier das Ziel sein.

2. Einfachheit und Standardisierung in der Bekleidungsindustrie
Einheitliche Standards und Zertifikate für die globale Textilindustrie würden die Abläufe zwischen Hersteller und Abnehmer vereinfachen, beschleunigen und übersichtlicher gestalten. Die Fabriken hätten klare Vorgaben für die Produktion, regionale Besonderheiten würden an Bedeutung verlieren, Menschenrechte und Umweltschutz würden überall gleichermaßen beachtet. Für Anbieter wie Abnehmer bedeuten einheitliche Standards auch, dass sie leichter auswählen könnten, mit welchen Partner sie zusammen arbeiten möchten, und so vorausschauender planen können.

3. Einfachheit in der Herstellung - Innovation, Technologie und optimaler Umgang mit Ressourcen
Der technische Fortschritt verändert laufend die Herstellungsprozesse, um sie zu optimieren - mit dem Ziel Wirtschaftlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit oder Zukunftsfähigkeit. Daher lohnt es sich für jedes Unternehmen, die eigenen Arbeitsabläufe immer wieder kritisch zu hinterfragen und dahingehend zu überprüfen, ob es nicht inzwischen einfachere Lösungen gibt, die zum gleichen Ziel führen und zugleich Menschen und Natur schützen.
 
Seit ihrer Premiere vor vier Jahren hat sich die BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO zu einer der zentralen Messen für die Denim Community entwickelt und gilt als wichtiger Impuls- und Ideengeber für Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit. Großen Anteil am Erfolg hat dabei sicherlich auch die Tatsache, dass die BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO ihre Aussteller sorgfältig auswählt. Bei 9. Ausgabe im November stellen sich 60 Unternehmen aus aller Welt aus den Bereichen Material- und Materialherstellung, Jeansproduktion, Chemikalien, Zubehör und Technologie vor.

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28.08.2018

Bangladesch - ein Land im Umbruch

Bangladesch wird in der Welt nach wie vor hauptsächlich als Billighersteller  von Bekleidungsbasics wahrgenommen; als Standort, an dem sich zwar die Arbeitsbedingungen verbessert haben, nicht aber die grundsätzlichen Strukturen. Doch das Land entwickelt sich weiter und emanzipiert sich zum Partner auf Augenhöhe für seine westlichen Auftraggebern.

In den letzten Jahren wurden die meisten Bekleidungsfabriken in Bangladesch auf Feuer und bauliche sowie elektrische Sicherheit geprüft und zertifiziert. Die Standards von Accord und Alliance werden von den großen Unternehmen mittlerweile zu fast 100 Prozent erfüllt. Auch moderne Technologien und Hightech sind längst in Bangladesch angekommen. Daneben haben sich die Arbeitsbedingungen für die Menschen in der Textilindustrie enorm verbessert. Die Fabriken haben umfangreich investiert, um am Weltmarkt als Partner der Bekleidungshersteller bestehen zu können.

Bangladesch wird in der Welt nach wie vor hauptsächlich als Billighersteller  von Bekleidungsbasics wahrgenommen; als Standort, an dem sich zwar die Arbeitsbedingungen verbessert haben, nicht aber die grundsätzlichen Strukturen. Doch das Land entwickelt sich weiter und emanzipiert sich zum Partner auf Augenhöhe für seine westlichen Auftraggebern.

In den letzten Jahren wurden die meisten Bekleidungsfabriken in Bangladesch auf Feuer und bauliche sowie elektrische Sicherheit geprüft und zertifiziert. Die Standards von Accord und Alliance werden von den großen Unternehmen mittlerweile zu fast 100 Prozent erfüllt. Auch moderne Technologien und Hightech sind längst in Bangladesch angekommen. Daneben haben sich die Arbeitsbedingungen für die Menschen in der Textilindustrie enorm verbessert. Die Fabriken haben umfangreich investiert, um am Weltmarkt als Partner der Bekleidungshersteller bestehen zu können.

Die Abnehmerländer begrüßen diese Verbesserungen ausdrücklich – doch die damit einhergehenden, unvermeidlichen Preissteigerungen akzeptieren sie dann doch nur zögerlich. Viele internationale Marken geben den eigenen Wettbewerbsdruck ungefiltert an ihre Produzenten in Bangladesch weiter - was für diese inakzeptabel enge Produktionszeiten und Pricedumping bedeutet.
Das kleine, bevölkerungsreiche Land versucht verstärkt, sich von seiner Rolle als billiger Massenproduzent von Kleidungsbasics auf dem globalen Textilmarkt zu lösen. In der Hoffnung, dass eine verlässliche Produktionspartnerschaft an seine Stelle tritt.

„Was wir brauchen, ist eine Partnerschaft auf Augenhöhe mit langfristiger Planung der Produktion unter Berücksichtigung individueller Herstellungsprofile.“ sagt Mostafiz Uddin, der sich als Denim-Pionier und Visionär bei der Entwicklung der Bekleidungsindustrie seines Heimatlandes einen Namen gemacht hat.
 
Er selbst setzt dabei auf Nachhaltigkeit und Qualität. Mit seinem eigenen Geschäftsmodell geht er auf Abstand zur Massenproduktion. Sein Unternehmen Denim Expert Ltd. ist eine eigenständige, souveräne Fabrik vom Entwurf bis zur Auslieferung. Seine Mitarbeiter und er produzieren vollständige Kollektionen, die das Unternehmen dem westeuropäischen Handel zum Einkauf anbietet. So kann Denim Expert Ltd. als Nischenhersteller Produkte nach eigenen Qualitätsstandards entwickeln und schließlich auch die Preise dafür selbst festsetzen. Es ist Preisgeber statt Preisnehmer.
 
Das Unternehmen ist beispielgebend im eigenen Land. Ein wichtiger Schritt für die internationale Akzeptanz war der Beitritt zur Sustainability Apparel Coalition (SAC) im letzten Monat. Mostafiz Uddin hofft, dass sein Beispiel auch andere Unternehmen inspiriert, ihre Zukunft in einer nachhaltigen Produktion zu sehen:„Ich möchte, dass Bangladesch als Land eine führende Rolle in der nachhaltigen Bekleidungsproduktion weltweit spielt. Dabei denke ich nicht nur an Nachhaltigkeit im Sinne der Ökologie, sondern auch andere Säulen der Nachhaltigkeit, d.h. wie wir die Situation für die Menschen, die Gesellschaft und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Unternehmen durch Innovation, Technologie-Upgrades und Effizienz verbessern können. Ohne Nachhaltigkeit gibt es keine Zukunft für die Modebranche. Durch meine Bemühungen kann ich nur eine kleine Veränderung in meinem Land bewirken. Aber mit gemeinsamen Kräften, wenn langfristig Nachhaltigkeit an Bedeutung gewinnt, werden wir große Veränderungen bewirken, von denen die Menschen und unser Planet profitieren werden."

 

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Donald Mulazzani, Marketing and Business Development Director Garmon Chemicals copia (c) Garmon Chemicals
Donald Mulazzani, Marketing and Business Development Director Garmon Chemicals copia
30.07.2018

Sustainability becomes an integrated path to growth in the new strategy chosen by Garmon Chemicals

  • Product innovations, thought-leadership and the new certifications.
  • A set of strategic green actions, aimed at increasing transparency and traceability in the company and throughout the industry.

Garmon Chemicals relaunches its commitment to an increasingly green and transparent use of chemicals. The new goal for the company, which in January 2018 has become part of the US Kemin Industries group, is to embark on an actual journey towards sustainability, integrating product innovation with increasingly distinctive strategic actions.

There are three main innovations spearheading Garmon’s commitment. The partnership with the ground-breaking project Alliance for Responsible Denim in the exclusive workshop “Doctor Visits”, held in London June 12. The new ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 process certifications.  The innovative “Stretch Care” collection which features a whole package of eco-compatible solutions, specific for finishing in the world of stretch fabrics.

  • Product innovations, thought-leadership and the new certifications.
  • A set of strategic green actions, aimed at increasing transparency and traceability in the company and throughout the industry.

Garmon Chemicals relaunches its commitment to an increasingly green and transparent use of chemicals. The new goal for the company, which in January 2018 has become part of the US Kemin Industries group, is to embark on an actual journey towards sustainability, integrating product innovation with increasingly distinctive strategic actions.

There are three main innovations spearheading Garmon’s commitment. The partnership with the ground-breaking project Alliance for Responsible Denim in the exclusive workshop “Doctor Visits”, held in London June 12. The new ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 process certifications.  The innovative “Stretch Care” collection which features a whole package of eco-compatible solutions, specific for finishing in the world of stretch fabrics.

In partnership with Alliance for Responsible Denim for the “Doctor Visits” workshop
On June 12, in London, the stage was set for “Doctor Visits” an event-workshop organized by Alliance for Responsible Denim focusing on the dissemination and promotion of best practices for sustainable manufacturing. The meeting was dedicated to six selected denim brands, which had a chance to meet the greatest experts in the finishing of indigo fabric.

Garmon Chemicals made available its inimitable experience as technical partner for finishing, as well as conducting team sessions with the Jeanologia staff, a leading company for eco-sustainable technological solutions. The six brands brought the finishing recipes of their Never out of Stock styles, to receive support and recommendations from the experts about the most innovative alternatives in terms of sustainability. The goal was to show the brands new possibilities to migrate towards more responsible finishing, improving their recipes as well. This was a way to reaffirm how ecodriven innovations can also increase finished product quality.
 
The new ISO certifications: increasingly high standards
Garmon Chemicals is also pleased to announce that it has been awarded two important certifications for compliance with ISO international standards as regards safety, reliability and quality. Reference is made here to ISO 9001:2015, a certification which sets international criteria for quality management systems, and most notably, to ISO 14001:2015, a standard acknowledged worldwide stipulating all requirements for an environmental management system. This certification, in particular, helps organizations improve their environmental management performance levels through a more efficient use of resources as well as by reducing production waste. Indeed ISO 14001:2015 mandates that an organization should take into account all aspects relevant to its core business. Amongst assessed parameters there are: air pollution, managing water resources and discharge, waste management, soil contamination, mitigation and adjustment to climate change, as well as an efficient use of resources.

These certifications, once again, provide evidence of the constant commitment on the part of Garmon for an increasingly sustainable use of chemicals, aimed at truly reducing its impact on humans and the environment.
    
A commitment which comes to life in the new “Stretch Care” collection
Introduced on the occasion of the Kingpins exhibition in April 2018, the new “Stretch Care” collection is a line of products completely dedicated to enhancing the qualities and performance of stretch fabrics. The special formulations developed for this line, with their cutting-edge raw materials, are especially suited for treatments with a high eco-compatibility rate; at the same time they optimize the production process. It is worth mentioning in particular the innovative Geopower NPS (= no pumice stone), a compound which helps eliminate pumice stone from denim washings, thus reducing environmental costs and impacts. Another ground-breaking product is Avol Oxy White, the innovative bleaching agent designed to achieve localized effects on denim. Thanks to its composition it is an ecologically advanced product whose environmental impact has been reduced to a minimum, a real challenge to the use of potassium permanganate which tends to be pervasively used as part of industrial processes.

“We firmly believe in developing sustainable chemistry” – concludes Donald Mulazzani, Marketing and Business Development Director at Garmon Chemicals – “not only in terms of product, but also as evidence of our responsible approach on several levels. In this way, we want to contribute to disseminating what will need to be the best practices in the future, for the whole industry”.

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26.07.2018

Archroma to present solutions towards innovative and sustainable denim to India industry

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be presenting its innovative denim solutions for manufacturers and brands at DenimsandJeans India 2018, on August 1 & 2, in Bangalore, India.

Just two months after the DenimsandJeans Vietnam show, Archroma will again showcase its unique combination of technologies for denim effects and colors, from fiber to finish, from the authentic roots of indigo to the most innovative and eco-advanced solutions.

At the India show, Archroma’s expert team will also present its coatings and washing solutions aiming at bringing denim creativity to a whole new dimension.
Visitors at the booth will be able to see an “illustration collection” of exciting indigo casts.

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be presenting its innovative denim solutions for manufacturers and brands at DenimsandJeans India 2018, on August 1 & 2, in Bangalore, India.

Just two months after the DenimsandJeans Vietnam show, Archroma will again showcase its unique combination of technologies for denim effects and colors, from fiber to finish, from the authentic roots of indigo to the most innovative and eco-advanced solutions.

At the India show, Archroma’s expert team will also present its coatings and washing solutions aiming at bringing denim creativity to a whole new dimension.
Visitors at the booth will be able to see an “illustration collection” of exciting indigo casts.

DENISOL®, BRINGING INDIGO BACK TO ITS ROOTS - NOW ANILINE-FREE*
Archroma’s Denisol® range is a newly developed pre-reduced liquid indigo solution that is manufactured in Archroma’s award winning ‘zero liquid discharge’ manufacturing plant in Pakistan. Denisol® Indigo 30 liq is compliant with major official eco-standards and requirements from retailers, brands and fashion leading companies and helps to produce fabrics suitable for current eco-labeling such as bluesign® and GOTS.

Responding to demands for a non-toxic alternative to the dyes that are used for the iconic and traditional indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans, Archroma just announced the upcoming new Denisol® Pure Indigo 30.

ADVANCED DENIM, TOWARDS WATERLESS DENIM DYEING
Consider this: The water needed to produce one pair of jeans is said to be ~ 11'000 liters(1). With approximately 167 million pairs of jeans produced monthly(2), that is 1,837,000,000,000 liters of water consumed every month in the process!
Based on the Denim-Ox and Pad/Sizing-Ox dyeing processes, Archroma’s multi-awarded ADVANCED DENIM, dyeing technology allows savings of up to 92% in water, 87% in cotton waste and 30% in energy, compared to a conventional denim dyeing process.

The technology has been adopted by brands like Patagonia and received the prestigious 2012 ICIS Innovation Award and Innovation with Best Environmental Benefit Award.

  • Optisul® C, “soft colors” made easy
    With Optisul® C dyes, denim manufacturers can produce soft denim colors in continuous dyeing processes, as well as on coating and printing. Optisul® C affinity-free, sulfide-free dyes can easily be combined with each other to create garments suitable for wash-down treatments in a wide array of easily achievable and reproducible soft colors.
    They are suitable for GOTS and bluesign® approval.
  • Diresul® RDT Ocean Blues, ocean-themed bright sulfur blue dyes
    Archroma’s Diresul® RDT Ocean Blues are a collection of vibrant, ocean-themed bright sulfur blue dyes. These best-in-class dyes and their auxiliaries bring out the best of indigo, improve workability, dyeing consistency and process safety.
    They can be combined with Denisol® Indigo 30 liq in bottoming/topping manufacturing routes for avant-garde blue styles.
  • Diresul® blacks & greys, a cosmos of greys and deep black and navies
    Archroma’s dye portfolio of conventional and black Diresul® specialties allow to create a universe of greys and deep black and navies. From superficial to solid blacks for both extreme wash-down and stay black effects.

EARTHCOLORS, TRACEABLE FROM NATURE TO FASHION
The EarthColors patented range of “biosynthetic” dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fabrics, which are made from waste left over by the agricultural and herbal industry after extraction, such as almond shells, saw palmetto, or rosemary leaves. The latest NFC technology used on the end-product hangtags enables transparency and traceability through the supply chain to consumers.
The EarthColors allow to produce the earth tones that are coming strong: red, brown and green colors. They have been adopted by brands such as Patagonia, Kathmandu and G-Star, and won an OutDoor Industry Award 2017.

COATING, A WHOLE UNIVERSE OF COLORS AND EFFECTS
Archroma’s dye and chemical specialties portfolio allows to create exciting colors and effects using coating applications, from exclusive sulfur dyes and pigment specialties that help highlighting the indigo look, to functional finishes that give performance to denim garments - using water-based, formaldehyde-free or ultra-low formaldehyde polymers.

SOLUTION PACKAGES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Archroma recently introduced the ONE WAY Process Simulator, the last update of a calculation tool that supports its ONE WAY Sustainability Service introduced back in 2012. The new, online software can be used to mimic and compare products and processes, and thus calculate the ecological and economical profile of the final end-product.
Archroma’s portfolio of ZDHC MRSL-compliant chemicals and dyes is integrated into the ONE WAY calculation tool since 2013.
“It is time to make denim in a whole different way; denim that brings together innovation, sustainability and creativity,” says Anjani Prasad, Head of Sales India, Archroma. “Brands around the globe are exploring how to make fashion in a cleaner and safer way, and Archroma has the solutions to do just that, to create denim with a soul.”
Visit Archroma at DenimsandJeans India 2018 at t at Hotel Lalit, Bangalore, India, on August 1 & 2, 2018.
* Below limits of detection

(1) Arjen Y. Hoekstra, The Water Footprint of Modern Consumer Society
(2) American Chemical Society, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120619123753.htm.
Denisol®, Optisul®, Diresul® are trademarks of Archroma registered in many countries.
© 2018 Archroma

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26.06.2018

Archroma to showcase innovative denim solutions at DenimsandJeans Vietnam 2018

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will be presenting its innovative and sustainable denim solutions for manufacturers and brands at DenimsandJeans Vietnam 2018, on June 27 and 28.
From fiber to finish, Archroma offers a scope of possibilities for effects and colors, from the authentic roots of indigo to the most innovative and eco-advanced solutions. Archroma is a recognized leader in integrated solutions, offering best-in-class auxiliaries for bespoke process packages.
Visitors will be able to discover solutions designed to make denim in a more sustainable and responsible way, in particular:
DENISOL®, BRINGING INDIGO BACK TO ITS ROOTS - NOW ANILINE-FREE*
Archroma’s Denisol® range is a newly developed pre-reduced liquid indigo solution that is manufactured in Archroma’s award winning ‘zero liquid discharge’ manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will be presenting its innovative and sustainable denim solutions for manufacturers and brands at DenimsandJeans Vietnam 2018, on June 27 and 28.
From fiber to finish, Archroma offers a scope of possibilities for effects and colors, from the authentic roots of indigo to the most innovative and eco-advanced solutions. Archroma is a recognized leader in integrated solutions, offering best-in-class auxiliaries for bespoke process packages.
Visitors will be able to discover solutions designed to make denim in a more sustainable and responsible way, in particular:
DENISOL®, BRINGING INDIGO BACK TO ITS ROOTS - NOW ANILINE-FREE*
Archroma’s Denisol® range is a newly developed pre-reduced liquid indigo solution that is manufactured in Archroma’s award winning ‘zero liquid discharge’ manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

  • Denisol® Indigo 30 liq is compliant with major official eco-standards and requirements from retailers, brands and fashion leading companies and helps to produce fabrics suitable for current eco-labeling such as bluesign® and GOTS.
  • Responding to demands for a non-toxic alternative to the dyes that are used for the iconic and traditional indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans, Archroma just announced the upcoming new Denisol® Pure Indigo 30.

ADVANCED DENIM, TOWARDS WATERLESS DENIM DYEING
Consider this: The water needed to produce one pair of jeans is said to be ~ 11'000 liters(1). With approximately 167 million pairs of jeans produced monthly(2), that is 1,837,000,000,000 liters of water consumed every month in the process! Based on the Denim-Ox and Pad/Sizing-Ox dyeing processes, Archroma’s multi-awarded ADVANCED DENIM, dyeing technology allows savings of up to 92% in water, 87% in cotton waste and 30% in energy, compared to a conventional denim dyeing process.
The technology has been adopted by brands like Patagonia and received the prestigious 2012 ICIS Innovation Award and Innovation with Best Environmental Benefit Award.

  • Optisul® C, “soft colors” made easy
    Colors other than blue have been tricky to achieve in the past. With Optisul® C dyes, denim manufacturers can expand their color horizons with this range of six dyes especially designed to produce soft denim colors in continuous dyeing processes, as well as on coating and printing. Optisul® C affinity-free, sulfide-free dyes can easily be combined with each other to create garments suitable for wash-down treatments in a wide array of easily achievable and reproducible soft colors. They are suitable for GOTS and bluesign® approval.
  • Diresul® RDT Ocean Blues, ocean-themed bright sulfur blue dyes
    Archroma’s Diresul® RDT Ocean Blues are a collection of vibrant, ocean-themed bright sulfur blue dyes. These best-in-class dyes and their auxiliaries bring out the best of indigo, improve workability, dyeing consistency and process safety.
    They can be combined with Denisol® Indigo 30 liq in bottoming/topping manufacturing routes for avant-garde blue styles. At the booth, Archroma will display an “illustration collection” of exciting indigo casts.
  • Diresul® blacks & greys, a universe of greys and deep black and navies.
    Archroma’s dye portfolio of conventional and black Diresul® specialties allow to create a universe of greys and deep black and navies. From superficial to solid blacks for both extreme wash-down and stay black effects.

EARTHCOLORS, TRACEABLE FROM NATURE TO FASHION
As consumers increasingly aspire to functional, beautiful and meaningful clothing, brands and manufacturers are increasingly interested in the environmental impact of the denim industry. Archroma has placed sustainability at the heart of its innovation process to create products and processes that improve the industry’s sustainability.
The EarthColors patented range of “biosynthetic” dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fabrics, which are made from waste left over by the agricultural and herbal industry after extraction, such as almond shells, saw palmetto, or rosemary leaves. The latest NFC technology used on the end-product hangtags enables transparency and traceability through the supply chain to consumers.
The EarthColors allow to produce the earth tones that are coming strong: red, brown and green colors. They have been adopted by brands such as Patagonia, Kathmandu and G-Star, and won an OutDoor Industry Award 2017.

SOLUTION PACKAGES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Brand owners and retailers around the world are taking action to evaluate the environmental impact of textile treatment, dyeing and finishing processes in response to consumer concerns.

Archroma recently introduced the ONE WAY Process Simulator, the last update of a calculation tool that supports its ONE WAY Sustainability Service introduced back in 2012. The new, online software can be used to mimic and compare products and processes, and thus calculate the ecological and economical profile of the final end-product.
Archroma’s portfolio of ZDHC MRSL-compliant chemicals and dyes is integrated into the ONE WAY calculation tool since 2013.
“Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand,” says Paul O’Prey, Head of Sales, Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, Archroma, Vietnam. “While developing new products and services, we always consider the environmental impact so they are as sustainable as possible. This can be seen in our innovative and eco-advance products, such as the water-saving ADVANCED DENIM and the aniline-free* Denisol® Pure Indigo.”

11.06.2018

Denim Expert Ltd tritt als erster Hersteller aus Bangladesch der Sustainable Apparel Coalition bei

Als erster Hersteller aus Bangladesch ist Denim Expert Limited der Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) beigetreten und wird den Higg Index, das Tool der Vereinigung zur Messung von Nachhaltigkeit, nutzen, um ökologische und soziale Verantwortung in seiner gesamten Wertschöpfungskette voranzutreiben.

Mit seiner Mitgliedschaft im SAC schließt sich Denim Expert mehr als 220 globalen Marken, Einzelhändlern und Herstellern, sowie Regierungs- und gemeinnützigen Umweltorganisationen und akademischen Institutionen an (inklusive Adidas, Puma, American Eagle, Disnep, G- Star, Levis, Gap, Aldo, United Colors of Benetton, Inditex, C & A, Esprit, H & M, American Apparel & Footwear Foundation, GIZ, WWF usw.), die sich gemeinsam dafür einsetzen, die Nachhaltigkeit in der Lieferkette in der Bekleidungs-, Schuh- und Textilindustrie verbessern.

Der Geschäftsführer von Denim Expert Ltd, Mostafiz Uddin, meint dazu: "Wir freuen uns, dem SAC beizutreten, denn wir sind davon überzeugt, dass es sich langfristig positiv auf die Produktnachhaltigkeit auswirkt und ein Beispiel dafür ist, wie Unternehmen die Wertschöpfungskette positiv beeinflussen können. "

Als erster Hersteller aus Bangladesch ist Denim Expert Limited der Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) beigetreten und wird den Higg Index, das Tool der Vereinigung zur Messung von Nachhaltigkeit, nutzen, um ökologische und soziale Verantwortung in seiner gesamten Wertschöpfungskette voranzutreiben.

Mit seiner Mitgliedschaft im SAC schließt sich Denim Expert mehr als 220 globalen Marken, Einzelhändlern und Herstellern, sowie Regierungs- und gemeinnützigen Umweltorganisationen und akademischen Institutionen an (inklusive Adidas, Puma, American Eagle, Disnep, G- Star, Levis, Gap, Aldo, United Colors of Benetton, Inditex, C & A, Esprit, H & M, American Apparel & Footwear Foundation, GIZ, WWF usw.), die sich gemeinsam dafür einsetzen, die Nachhaltigkeit in der Lieferkette in der Bekleidungs-, Schuh- und Textilindustrie verbessern.

Der Geschäftsführer von Denim Expert Ltd, Mostafiz Uddin, meint dazu: "Wir freuen uns, dem SAC beizutreten, denn wir sind davon überzeugt, dass es sich langfristig positiv auf die Produktnachhaltigkeit auswirkt und ein Beispiel dafür ist, wie Unternehmen die Wertschöpfungskette positiv beeinflussen können. "

Als Mitglied des SAC wird Denim Expert sowohl Daten als auch Ressourcen zur Unterstützung des Higg Index zur Verfügung stellen, der die Nachhaltigkeitsleistung misst und die Lieferkettentransparenz und Entscheidungsfindung zur Verbesserung der Effizienz und der Nachhaltigkeit fördert. Der Higg Index ist eine auf Indikatoren basierende Reihe von Tools, die es Lieferanten, Herstellern, Marken und Einzelhändlern ermöglichen, Materialien, Produkte, Einrichtungen und Prozesse basierend auf Umweltperformance, Sozialleistungen und Wahl des Produktdesigns zu bewerten.
"Wir begrüßen es sehr, dass Denim Expert Ltd nun zur Sustainable Apparel Coalition gehört, und freuen uns auf ihre Teilnahme an diesem branchenweiten Bemühen um mehr Nachhaltigkeit", sagt SAC-CEO Jason Kibbey. "Mit Denim Expert als Teil der Koalition vergrößern wir unsere Reichweite in der Branche und beschleunigen den Wandel hin zu einem verantwortungsvollen Umgang in der Industrie."

Über die Sustainable Apparel Coalition:
Die Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) ist eine branchenweite Gruppe von über 220 führenden Bekleidungs-, Schuh- und Textilunternehmen, Marken, Einzelhändlern, Lieferanten, Dienstleistern, Wirtschaftsverbänden, Nonprofits /NGOs und akademischen Einrichtungen, die sich dafür einsetzen, die Auswirkungen ihrer Produkte auf die Umwelt und sozialen Bedingungen auf der ganzen Welt zu reduzieren. Durch das Engagement der verschiedenen Interessensgruppen versucht die SAC, die Branche zu einer gemeinsamen Vision von Nachhaltigkeit zu führen, die auf einem gemeinsamen Ansatz zur Messung und Bewertung von Nachhaltigkeit von Bekleidung, Schuhen und Textilien basiert und Prioritäten für Maßnahmen und Möglichkeiten für technologische Innovationen aufzeigt. Der SAC wurde als 501c (6) Non-Profit-Organisation eingegliedert und lancierte 2011 die bahnbrechende Higg Index Tools. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: www.apparelcoalition.org

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Denim Expert Ltd.

Archroma breaks new ground with new aniline-free* indigo for denim
28.05.2018

Archroma breaks new ground with new aniline-free* indigo for denim

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, has presented an aniline-free* denim indigo dye at the recent Planet Textiles 2018 Conference in Vancouver, Canada. The brand new dye provides a non-toxic way to produce the traditional, iconic indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans.
Currently, aniline impurities are an unavoidable element of producing indigo-dyed denim. Unlike other chemical impurities, aniline is locked into the indigo pigment during the dyeing process and therefore cannot be washed off the fabric.

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, has presented an aniline-free* denim indigo dye at the recent Planet Textiles 2018 Conference in Vancouver, Canada. The brand new dye provides a non-toxic way to produce the traditional, iconic indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans.
Currently, aniline impurities are an unavoidable element of producing indigo-dyed denim. Unlike other chemical impurities, aniline is locked into the indigo pigment during the dyeing process and therefore cannot be washed off the fabric.

Scientific testing has shown that aniline impurities are toxic to humans, causing skin allergies, damage to major organs and genetic defects, as well as being linked to cancer. Aniline is also toxic to aquatic life, which is an issue as two thirds of the 400 metric tons of aniline waste on an annual basis ends up in the environment as wastewater discharge. The toxic chemical is therefore starting to feature on the restricted substance lists (RSL) of some major clothing brands and retailers. “We have tested denim garments and found that aniline concentrations are frequently higher than expected,” says Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma. “This could put some manufacturers over the limits agreed on their RSLs.”

True to its commitment to take on innovation challenges, Archroma decided to take a closer look at the issue with its R&D experts, and developed an alternative system that is aniline free*.
“At Archroma, we continuously challenge the status quo in the deep belief that we can make our industry sustainable,” continues Alexander Wessels. “By removing a hazardous impurity from the denim supply chain, we aim to protect the workers who create denim, the consumers who wear denim, and the environment with cleaner waterways.” The Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 dye is the latest in a long line of sustainable innovations for denim started in 2009. That year, Archroma introduced its ‘Advanced Denim’ technology which uses up to 90% less water during the dyeing process. “Being not indigo but sulfur based, ‘Advanced Denim’ itself was an aniline free solution too!”, adds Alexander Wessels. For designers and brand owners who long for authentic indigo inspiration, the new Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 now also makes it possible to produce indigo-dyed denim without high levels aniline impurities. Archroma successfully tested Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 at Absolute Denim mill in Thailand. “During the testing everything performed exactly the same as it would with conventional indigo,” says Vichai Phromvanich, Board Member, Absolute Denim. “There was just one important difference: no aniline.”

“We’ve had an overwhelming positive reaction from the industry in sneak previews and during the launch at Planet Textiles,” continues Alexander Wessels. “As a responsible industry leader, we believe it’s important to actively look for eco-advanced solutions that are attractive and at the same time cost-efficient for clothing brands, retailers and end-consumers.”

Archroma will make the Denisol® Pure Indigo 30 dye in the most sustainable way as possible. The new dye will be produced in Archroma’s facility in Pakistan, a plant that made the headlines in 2012 for being what Archroma believed to be the industry’s first zero liquid discharge plant.

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EMG

Nachhaltig produzierte Jeans aus Bangladesch (c) Denim Expert Ltd.
Nachhaltig produzierte Jeans aus Bangladesch
27.03.2018

Nachhaltige Jeans aus Bangladesch

Mostafiz Uddin, Denim Expert Ltd., möchte mit seiner ersten eigenen nachhaltigen Jeans-Kollektion auf Wasserverschwendung aufmerksam machen.

Die Herstellung einer Jeans verbraucht und verunreinigt eine enorme Menge Wasser. Mostafiz Uddin, Eigentümer und Geschäftsführer von DENIM EXPERT LTD. aus Bangladesch, möchte beweisen, dass es auch anders geht. Seine erste eigene Herrenkollektion wurde möglichst wassersparend gefertigt.

Jeans sind echte Umweltsünder. Der Wasserverbrauch in der konventionellen Jeans-Produktion liegt extrem hoch, bei rund 8.000 Litern pro einzelne Hose - vom Anbau der Baumwolle bis zum fertigen Produkt. Damit gehören Jeans zu den Kleidungsstücken mit dem größten Wasserbedarf in der Herstellung.

Mostafiz Uddin, Denim Expert Ltd., möchte mit seiner ersten eigenen nachhaltigen Jeans-Kollektion auf Wasserverschwendung aufmerksam machen.

Die Herstellung einer Jeans verbraucht und verunreinigt eine enorme Menge Wasser. Mostafiz Uddin, Eigentümer und Geschäftsführer von DENIM EXPERT LTD. aus Bangladesch, möchte beweisen, dass es auch anders geht. Seine erste eigene Herrenkollektion wurde möglichst wassersparend gefertigt.

Jeans sind echte Umweltsünder. Der Wasserverbrauch in der konventionellen Jeans-Produktion liegt extrem hoch, bei rund 8.000 Litern pro einzelne Hose - vom Anbau der Baumwolle bis zum fertigen Produkt. Damit gehören Jeans zu den Kleidungsstücken mit dem größten Wasserbedarf in der Herstellung.

Und das betrifft nur die Herstellung. Das unvermeidliche häufige Waschen durch die Jeansträger addiert weitere 60% zu dem ohnehin schon enormen Wasserverbrauch. Mostafiz Uddin möchte aufzeigen, dass jeder Jeans-Produzent in Bangladesch und auf der ganzen Welt dazu beitragen kann, merklich Wasser zu sparen, indem er Änderungen im Finishing-Prozess einführt. Auch wenn die Hersteller keinen Einfluss auf die Anbaubedingungen der Baumwolle und das Waschverhalten der Konsumenten haben, können sie doch zumindest den verschwenderischen Wasserverbrauch in den eigenen Firmen eindämmen und so ein Vorbild für die dringend notwendigen Veränderungen in den Produktionsabläufen sein.

Mit seiner ersten eigenen Kollektion möchte Mostafiz Uddin vorführen, wie dies umzusetzen wäre:  
Das Finish, also die verschiedenen Veredelungsprozesse, trägt einen signifikanten Teil zum Wasserverbrauch bei. So kommen beispielsweise für die Herstellung des momentan angesagten Vintage-Looks meist viele, zum Teil hochgiftige Chemikalien zum Einsatz. Häufig werden die Hosen auch mit Sand oder Schleifpapier behandelt, um die Used-Optik zu erhalten. Der Staub, der hier anfällt, ist gesundheitsschädigend und muss, ebenso wie die Chemikalien, sorgsam mit großen Mengen Wasser aus den Kleidungsstücken heraus gewaschen werden.

Mostafiz Uddin dazu: "Ich habe mit meinem Unternehmen Denim Expert Ltd. eine individuelle nachhaltige Kollektion entwickelt, die durch neueste Technologien den Einsatz von langen Trocken- und Nassprozessen in der Veredelung komplett überflüssig macht. Dabei setzen wir nicht auf Chemie, sondern auf umweltfreundliche Prozesse und reduzieren so den Wasserverbrauch deutlich. Zudem recyceln wir das verbrauchte Wasser und führen es dem hausinternen Kreislauf gereinigt wieder zu."

Mostafiz Uddin ist sich bewusst, dass dies nur kleine Schritte sein können auf dem Weg zu einer vollständig nachhaltigen Produktion. Aber er ist überzeugt davon, dass sein Vorbild die Industrie inspirieren wird - und damit auch die Verbraucher. Dass langfristig auch sie die notwendigen Veränderungen annehmen und alles in ihrer Macht stehende für eine nachhaltige Zukunft tun werden - so wie er selbst. Mostafiz Uddin: "Wir sind ein Team von passionierten, verantwortungsbewussten und hoch engagierten Einzelpersonen, das versucht, seinen Teil dazu beizutragen, unsere Welt für die nächsten Generationen zu erhalten. Wir verstehen die Notwendigkeiten der Stunde und erreichen mit weniger Aufwand mehr, um wahrhaftig nachhaltig zu bleiben."

Mostafiz Uddins erste eigene nachhaltige Jeans-Kollektion wird erstmalig auf der Kingpins Amsterdam vom 18. bis 19. April 2018 vorgestellt.

More information:
Jeansveredlung Bangladesh
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Denim Expert Ltd.