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27.01.2023

FiberColors*: Upcycling textile waste into colors

With the Earth population reaching 8 billion in November 2022, the need to address the issue of textile waste becomes more critical.

According to earth.org, 92 million tons of textile waste is produced every year, a number that is expected to soar to 134 million tons by the end of the decade. Around 85% of all textiles discarded in the US are said to end up in landfills, leading to land and water pollution impacting first and foremost local communities.

Archroma, a company who creates colors for fashion, decided to look at the issue creatively: what if it could create colors from waste fashion?
The company had already developed a way to turn waste from the herbal and food industry into its range of EarthColors® featured by brands such as G-Star, Patagonia, Esprit, Tom Taylor, Pangaia, UGG, and Primark. Now they are is introducing a new innovation: the FiberColors* technology.

With the Earth population reaching 8 billion in November 2022, the need to address the issue of textile waste becomes more critical.

According to earth.org, 92 million tons of textile waste is produced every year, a number that is expected to soar to 134 million tons by the end of the decade. Around 85% of all textiles discarded in the US are said to end up in landfills, leading to land and water pollution impacting first and foremost local communities.

Archroma, a company who creates colors for fashion, decided to look at the issue creatively: what if it could create colors from waste fashion?
The company had already developed a way to turn waste from the herbal and food industry into its range of EarthColors® featured by brands such as G-Star, Patagonia, Esprit, Tom Taylor, Pangaia, UGG, and Primark. Now they are is introducing a new innovation: the FiberColors* technology.

With this technology, Archroma upcycles textile waste into colors. The colors are synthesized from a minimum content of 50% waste-based raw material.
R&D experts have developed a way to use cotton and/or polyamide and their blends (with a >95% purity) to substitute the major part of the petroleum-based raw material usually used to make dyestuff.

The resulting FiberColors* range, which is patent-pending and therefore exclusive to Archroma, includes five dyes covering a palette of timeless shades: Diresul® Fiber-Teak (brown shades), Diresul® Fiber-Ochre (olive shades), Diresul® Fiber-Maroon (bordeaux shades), Diresul® Fiber-Slate (blue grey shades) and Diresul® Fiber-Graphite (dark grey shades).

The dyes are especially suited for cellulose fibers such as cotton, viscose, linen and kapok, and can be used in continuous, exhaust, denim and garment dyeing and printing processes.

29.03.2022

Esprit Announces Annual Results for FY2021

  • Revenue Increases to HK$8,316 Million with Net Profit After Tax Surging Significantly
  • Recording a Turnaround to HK$381 Million
  • Re-Establishes ESPRIT’s Market Leadership

ESPRIT HOLDINGS LIMITED has announced its audited financial annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021, highlighted by a significant increase in both revenue and profit attributable to shareholders of the Company to HK$8,316 million and HK$381 million respectively, in which the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company also recorded a turnaround versus the loss attributable to shareholders of the Company of HK$414 million for the six months ended 31 December 2020. Gross profit margin was 48.6%, 7.0% higher than the Corresponding Period. Please refer to the Company’s results announcement for the Current Year for further details.

  • Revenue Increases to HK$8,316 Million with Net Profit After Tax Surging Significantly
  • Recording a Turnaround to HK$381 Million
  • Re-Establishes ESPRIT’s Market Leadership

ESPRIT HOLDINGS LIMITED has announced its audited financial annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021, highlighted by a significant increase in both revenue and profit attributable to shareholders of the Company to HK$8,316 million and HK$381 million respectively, in which the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company also recorded a turnaround versus the loss attributable to shareholders of the Company of HK$414 million for the six months ended 31 December 2020. Gross profit margin was 48.6%, 7.0% higher than the Corresponding Period. Please refer to the Company’s results announcement for the Current Year for further details.

Such financial improvement was attributable to various reasons, including (i) the new infrastructure and strategies instituted by the current management team; (ii) improvement in sales with higher gross profit margin; (iii) positive results of efficient cost control measures; (iv) improved inventory management; and (v) growth in E-commerce.

Although revenue in the Current Year was affected by lockdowns in the Company’s major European markets during the first quarter of 2021, and due to increased restrictions on entry requirements into stores during the fourth quarter of 2021, the Group generated revenue via three main channels: E-commerce, wholesale, and owned retail stores. As the ESPRIT brand website and third-party E-commerce partners continued to trade during lockdown, a large portion of the Group’s sales were generated online. This business model allowed it to mitigate some of the negative impacts of the Pandemic in the retail segment. Another driver of growth came from selling fewer discounted products from the Company’s retail business compared to 2020.

The Group has not forgotten the ESPRIT mission and long-standing commitment to sustainability. The Company has continued to work tirelessly towards developing cutting-edge materials that set new standards in terms of environmental sustainability. The Company has formulated and further advanced its ESG strategies to establish ESPRIT as an industry pioneer. Such strategies involve the greater use of sustainable fibers, developing new and innovative product options that support a circular economy, and ensuring environmental awareness is a key message that underpins all of the Group’s projects. To achieve these objectives, the Management has identified four key pillars of growth (Sourcing and Procurement; Marketing and Product; IT, Internet, and E-commerce; and The ESPRIT Brand Story) that are paramount in maintaining the loyalty of existing ESPRIT patrons and attracting new customers.

Looking ahead, the global economy is anticipated to be negatively affected by the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. The already unstable logistics industry and disrupted supply chain will likely be further impacted, which in turn will result in higher logistic service costs. Despite the unfavorable global economic outlook, the Group believes that under the leadership of its current management and with the support of dedicated staff members, the Company is on track to ongoing profit growth.

Source:

FleishmanHillard

18.06.2020

Archroma announces a new collaboration with Esprit

  • Esprit selects EarthColors® by Archroma for its newest ‘I AM SUSTAINABLE’ capsule collection

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced a new collaboration with Esprit, the global fashion clothing brand, who selected the EarthColors® range for its ‘I AM SUSTAINABLE’ capsule collection.

Esprit creates laid-back, high-quality essentials that reflect its core values of sustainability, equality and freedom of choice. The brand developed its first eco-conscious collection made of 100% organic cotton, back in the early 90’s.

Archroma’s EarthColors® range came to public attention for being the Gold Winner of the OutDoor Industry Award 2017, Sustainable Innovations category.

The range is regularly featured by brands such as Kathmandu, G-Star and Ternua, who are willing to explore truly innovative and authentic color options for more eco-conscious casual wear collections.
Archroma’s EarthColors® is a line of patented plant-based dyes, sourced from up to 100 percent renewable resources.

  • Esprit selects EarthColors® by Archroma for its newest ‘I AM SUSTAINABLE’ capsule collection

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced a new collaboration with Esprit, the global fashion clothing brand, who selected the EarthColors® range for its ‘I AM SUSTAINABLE’ capsule collection.

Esprit creates laid-back, high-quality essentials that reflect its core values of sustainability, equality and freedom of choice. The brand developed its first eco-conscious collection made of 100% organic cotton, back in the early 90’s.

Archroma’s EarthColors® range came to public attention for being the Gold Winner of the OutDoor Industry Award 2017, Sustainable Innovations category.

The range is regularly featured by brands such as Kathmandu, G-Star and Ternua, who are willing to explore truly innovative and authentic color options for more eco-conscious casual wear collections.
Archroma’s EarthColors® is a line of patented plant-based dyes, sourced from up to 100 percent renewable resources.

Archroma developed EarthColors® using non-edible waste products, from agriculture and herbal industries, to replace petroleum derived raw materials; which are the conventional raw materials used to synthesize dyes currently. This gives brands an alternative when looking for more natural ways of dyeing garments.
The collection is available online: www.esprit.eu/earthcolors.

Source:

Archroma

PETA verleiht den „Vegan Fashion Award 2017“ ©TOM TAILOR
Beste Schuhe Herren: Schnürstiefel von TOM TAILOR
25.09.2017

PETA verleiht den „Vegan Fashion Award 2017“

  • Ananasleder und pflanzliche Seide
  • Tierrechtsorganisation zeichnet Labels für tierfreundliche Mode aus

Stuttgart – Glamouröse Stilettos, lässige Parkas und stylishe Taschen Vegane Mode kann alles und ist im Trend. Weil Verbraucher aus ethischen Gründen zunehmend zu Kleidung und Accessoires ohne Leder, Wolle und Co. greifen, setzen sowohl Newcomer als auch die ganz großen Marken verstärkt auf tierfreie Materialien. Um diese Entwicklung zu unterstützen, verleiht PETA bereits seit fünf Jahren den „Vegan Fashion Award“. Mit dem begehrten Preis zeichnet die Tierrechtsorganisation besonders bemerkenswerte vegane Designs aus. Auch in diesem Jahr hat PETA Produkte aus acht Kategorien im Hinblick auf Stil, innovative Materialien, Nachhaltigkeit und Tierfreundlichkeit des Labels bewertet. Das Ergebnis war beeindruckend.

  • Ananasleder und pflanzliche Seide
  • Tierrechtsorganisation zeichnet Labels für tierfreundliche Mode aus

Stuttgart – Glamouröse Stilettos, lässige Parkas und stylishe Taschen Vegane Mode kann alles und ist im Trend. Weil Verbraucher aus ethischen Gründen zunehmend zu Kleidung und Accessoires ohne Leder, Wolle und Co. greifen, setzen sowohl Newcomer als auch die ganz großen Marken verstärkt auf tierfreie Materialien. Um diese Entwicklung zu unterstützen, verleiht PETA bereits seit fünf Jahren den „Vegan Fashion Award“. Mit dem begehrten Preis zeichnet die Tierrechtsorganisation besonders bemerkenswerte vegane Designs aus. Auch in diesem Jahr hat PETA Produkte aus acht Kategorien im Hinblick auf Stil, innovative Materialien, Nachhaltigkeit und Tierfreundlichkeit des Labels bewertet. Das Ergebnis war beeindruckend.

„Nie war es so einfach wie heute, vegane Mode zu finden. Junge Designer und etablierte Labels haben erkannt, dass ein Umdenken in der Gesellschaft stattfindet: Mit Kleidung, für die Tiere leiden müssen, fühlt man sich nicht mehr wohl“, so Harald Ullmann, 2. Vorsitzender von PETA Deutschland. „Die Gewinner des ‚Vegan Fashion Award 2017‘ zeigen, wie vielfältig und kreativ tierfreie Materialien einsetzbar sind. Wir danken ihnen für ihre zukunftsweisende Arbeit.“

Die Preisträger des „Vegan Fashion Award 2017“:

  • Beste Outerwear Damen: Jacke „Shire“ von Closed
  • Beste Outerwear Herren: Parka „Merat“ von HUGO
  • Beste Schuhe Damen: Silberner High Heel von even&odd
  • Beste Schuhe Herren: Schnürstiefel von TOM TAILOR
  • Bestes Accessoire Damen: Shopper von Esprit
  • Bestes Accessoire Herren: Uhr von LIAN & MÉZ
  • Beste vegane Kollektion: studio JUX
  • Veganer Newcomer: Paplebag

Auch in diesem Jahr hat der „Vegan Fashion Award“ mit Kai Schumann, Ariane Sommer und Armin Morbach prominente Paten mit einer Leidenschaft für Mode und tierleidfreien Lifestyle. „Für mich und viele andere Menschen kommt Kleidung, für die Tiere leiden und sterben müssen, schon lange nicht mehr infrage“, so Schauspieler Kai Schumann. „Ich finde es großartig, dass sich immer mehr Designer dessen bewusst werden und tierfreie Materialien verwenden. PETAs ‚Vegan Fashion Award‘ belohnt sie dafür und treibt die Entwicklung voran.“

Autorin und Kolumnistin Ariane Sommer findet: „Heutzutage gibt es so tolle und hochwertige Produkte aus tierfreien Materialien, dass wirklich keine Wünsche offen bleiben. Die aktuelle vegane Mode macht Spaß, ist stylish und überzeugt, was Qualität und Vielfalt angeht – das zeigen die Gewinner des ‚Vegan Fashion Award 2017‘.“

„Mich begeistern Modemacher, die sich an Neues wagen, experimentieren und eingefahrene Wege verlassen“, sagt Fotograf und Stylist Armin Morbach. „Die innovativen Materialien und Designs der ‚Vegan Fashion Award‘-Gewinner finde ich spannend. So sieht die Mode der Zukunft aus: kreativ und vor allem ohne Tierleid.“

Um Kunden das vegane Shopping zu erleichtern, vergibt PETA das „PETA-Approved Vegan“-Logo, mit dem Kleidung und Accessoires als „tierfrei“ gekennzeichnet werden. Das Logo können Unternehmen nach Abschluss eines kostenfreien Lizenzvertrages zur Auszeichnung veganer Produkte nutzen. Menschen, die das Leiden der Tiere für Pelz, Leder, Wolle und Daunen nicht unterstützen wollen, sollten sich für vegane Kleidung entscheiden. Weitere Informationen und Tipps gibt es in PETAs Shopping-Guide.