Taiwanese enterprises pursue greener production
Oriental Giant Dyes & Chemical Ind Corp (OGD) and Labtex from Taiwan signed agreements with bluesign respectively.
Oriental Giant Dyes & Chemical Ind Corp (OGD), Taiwan, signed agreement regarding homologation pursuant to the bluesign system this April. OGD is a privately owned manufacturer of dyes and chemicals based in Taiwan.
Labtex is a fabric supplier doing business with major outdoor and sportswear industry brands in various countries.
Groz-Beckert emphasizes its green needles
Groz-Beckert supports environmentally responsible practice through conservation of natural resources. Since 1995, the quality management system has been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001, and the company’s environmental management system has been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 since 2000. This ensures the use of environmentally compatible and safe production techniques, the assurance of health and safety for its partners and employees, also the sparing use of natural resources.
Recycled swimwear taken to market
Recycling process of the Eco-Panda swimwear |
Comprised of recycled nylon and Xtra Life Lycra, a new line of eco-chic swimwear b Eco-Panda of the US represents a new generation of garment that lasts three times longer than the average swimsuit.
By using recycled nylon, Eco-Panda helps sustain the environment for future generations by diminishing greenhouse gas emissions that lead to global warming, minimizing the use of landfill sites and incineration, and it helps prevent exhaustion of our limited natural petroleum resources. Recycled nylon uses 27% less natural petroleum resources, and emits 28% less greenhouse gases. Eco-Panda holds the exclusive rights to recycled nylon here is the US, making it a tough act for any competitor to follow, the company says. 
Process comparisons between using virgin nylon and recycled nylon |
Cotton Inc presents latest research results
Cotton Incorporated (Cotton Inc) with Cotton Council International presented “Cotton Textile Processing: Sustainable Solutions for a Better Future” in Hong Kong this May.
J. Berrye Worsham |
The conference represented the culmination of a two-year research project conducted by the Importer Support Program of the Cotton Board and Cotton Inc. The goal of the study was to determine what technologies needed to be developed to reduce the environmental footprint of cotton textile processing. A group of senior scientists discovered that many of the necessary technologies already existed. “This conference showcased technologies that can significantly increase the sustainability of cotton textile processing by reducing water, energy and chemical usage,” said Mark Messura, Cotton Inc Executive Vice President, Global Product Supply Chain.
At the conference, speakers from Europe, Asia and the United States shared innovative and sustainable textile processing technologies. Gentle Power Bleach, a novel bleaching system with enzyme innovation, was presented by Huntsman Textile Effects.
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It is both our duty and our pleasure to share new ideas that promise to reduce the environmental impact of producing cotton apparel and home textiles,” said J. Berrye Worsham, president and CEO of Cotton Inc.
Cotton is the leading natural fiber supplying the global demand for textile products, and global cotton production is estimated to reach 140.5 million bales in a decade, according to Cotton Inc.
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