Bluesign® standard

The bluesign standard is based on five principles of sustainability. These are resource productivity, consumer safety, air emission, water emission and occupational health safety. 

The bluesign standard defines specific criteria applied to each phase within the production chain to ensme compliance with the five principles... 

The independent bluesign standard since 2000 to evaluate and reduce resource consumption and to screen raw materials, including dyes and finishes, is used in our supply chain, bluesign technologies, based in Switzerland, audits the energy, water and chemical usage of its system partners and helps them achieve continuous, long-term environmental improvement. 

With the global seal of approval for enviromnent, health and production safety, the bluesign standard helps you and your suppliers to establish sustainable products without compromising fimchonahty, quahty and design. 

The bluesign standard offers an independent approval system for the textile industry, taking into account the whole production process, minimizing the impact on the environment and safeguarding human health. It also helps to decrease your production costs, increase your competitiveness and innovation, benefiting your business. 

Screening is the first step to implementing the bluesign standard. Experts carry out a full bluesign screening of your company. This evaluation enables you to not only eliminate hazardous materials and other environmental risks, but also establishes the most economical use of your resources. 

The first products of bluesign s venture, made fi om synthetic fibers, have recently been introduced to the marketplace. Switzerland-based Schoeller Textil, a company known for its innovative performance fabrics, has produced a line of polyester fabrics made entirely without the use of environmental toxins. This new production process lowers energy consiunption by 85 percent and water consumption by 75 percent. The new production process for these fabrics requires less raw materials and eliminates toxic by-products, said Tom Weinbender, president, Schoeller Textil USA, Seattle, Wash. The quality of these cutting-edge fabrics is not compromised in any way, resulting in the same high standards that Schoeller customers expect. 

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