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Thursday, July 25, 2024
bluesign Standards: Reducing Bisphenol Risks in Sustainable Textile Production
bluesign Standards: Reducing Bisphenol Risks in Sustainable Textile Production Bisphenols are a group of chemicals mostly used in the industrial manufacturing of polymers such as polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. These materials are used across a range of consumer products, making them common in many everyday products. The most widely used and known is bisphenol…
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Friday, May 24, 2024
The bluesign® Difference
The bluesign® Difference ‘The bluesign® difference’ is the pathway, “to meet specific sustainability criteria, with four particular areas in mind; resource efficiency, environmental impact, health and safety at work, and consumer protection,” as said by Sugath Disanayake, Assistant Manager – Chemical Sustainability at MAS Capital in the latest blog update at MAS Holdings. At bluesign®,…
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Friday, February 16, 2024
bluesign CMR Solvent Phaseout Program
bluesign CMR Solvent Phaseout Program In a bid to enhance environmental performance and ensure consumer safety, we have launched a comprehensive phaseout program for critical solvents. Since its inception in September 2021, this initiative has gained traction among our system partner manufacturers, aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of hazardous substances. CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or…
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Friday, January 26, 2024
EU parliament adopts law on banning greenwashing
EU parliament adopts law on banning greenwashing bluesign® welcomed the news that the EU parliament has voted overwhelmingly for a new law banning greenwashing and misleading product information, putting a stop to generic and unsubstantiated environmental claims. In the future, all environmental claims will need to be backed by verified data supporting those statements. Generic…
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Extended Producer Responsibility in France
Eco-modulation in France Get a bonus for your textile products certified as bluesign® PRODUCT Extended Producer Responsibility in France Governments are increasingly legislating to improve circularity of material use in textile supply chains. France’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program is one such example. Not only does it require producers[1] to pay for the recycling and…
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Friday, December 8, 2023
Toxic zinc pyrithione in textile products
Toxic zinc pyrithione in textile products Zinc Pyrithione is a biocide that is still widely used in the industry. Since March 2022 it is prohibited for the use in cosmetic articles in the EU market, where it was mainly used as an anti-dandruff agent and preservative. But this substance is still applied in textile industry…
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Transforming Waste into Fashion
Transforming Waste into Fashion with SYSTEM PARTNER ERCA Group We Celebrate ERCA’s Brand REVECOL®: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Fashion with the help of Patagonia and YKK Today, we proudly announce a groundbreaking development that is set to revolutionize the fashion-making process. ERCA, a key player in the sector and an Italian innovation-driven chemical group, has…
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
BLUESIGN® academy white paper: new york fashion act
BLUESIGN® academy white paper: new york fashion act The Fashion Act is intended to lead the way on sustainable apparel production, in much the same way that the State of California was in the vanguard of vehicle emissions legislation in the US some years the-new-york-fashion-actDownload Back Share on facebook Twitter
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The european commision green claims directive
The european commission green claims directive Among the many new initiatives being prepared by legislative bodies across the globe, the European Commission’s far-reaching Green Deal initiative has recently seen the tabling of their Green Claims Directive. It calls for greater regulation of all environmental claims, through certification by an accredited body. This represents a major…
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Friday, September 29, 2023
academy news bisphenol
Bisphenol restriction proposal withdrawn Friday, September 29, 2023 bluesign proactively monitors and restricts substances of concern to help its system partners to be prepared for upcoming regulations. The European Chemicals Agency ECHA informed on August 30th that: “The German authorities have withdrawn their proposal to restrict bisphenols that have endocrine disrupting properties to the environment from the opinion-making…
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Friday, July 28, 2023
Decarbonization Priorities for Brands
Decarbonization Priorities for Brands Background Under the 2015 Paris Agreement – the latest legally binding international treaty on climate change – 195 countries are committed to limit global temperature increase to well below 2.0 degrees Celsius (° C) and to strive for 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…
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Friday, March 31, 2023
bluesign CEO Joins Board
Our CEO Daniel Rüfenacht Joins the Founders Board at Transformer’s Foundation We are pleased to announce that our CEO, Daniel Rüfenacht, has joined the Founders Board at the Transformers Foundation, a non-profit organization representing a unified voice for the denim industry accelerating more sustainable practices. As a global leader in sustainable solutions with a focus…
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
EU Green Deal
EU Green DealThe EU Is Implementing Its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Find Out How bluesign Can Help EU Green Deal and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability The European Green Deal (EGD) is a set of initiatives all 27 EU Member States are committed to with the main goal to transform the EU into a modern,…FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
Have you ever wondered what the word ‘textile’ really means? You’re not alone 🔍 The textile industry has a lot more to it than just fabrics and fashion and at bluesign we’ve made it our business to dig into every detail.
Want to know what it really takes to source textile fibers or who’s behind the scenes making it happen? Follow us to find out 🔓
#textileindustry #knowwhatsinyourclothes #bluesign
There`s a lot of talk about the fashion industry and it`s negative effects, it`s tough to know what to make of it all. bluesign has done the research and created the solutions, and we`d like to tell you all about it.
Follow @_bluesign_ to learn more about the apparel industry, hear about brands making a difference, and find out how to make better choices when shopping 🗣️
What goes into a shoe doesn’t just disappear when you’re done with it. Many shoe soles are made using chemicals that don’t break down easily—like certain solvents and heavy metals. Brands like @vibram are addressing this by using bluesign® APPROVED materials, restricting these chemicals from getting into the shoe to begin with.
It’s worth knowing what goes into the things we rely on every day. #bettermaterials #vibram
Trying to figure out which brands are actually doing their part when it comes to sustainability?
We’ve made it easy. Go to our link in bio to find products from our partner brands—made with safe materials and responsible production practices ☑️
#bluesignproduct
#bluesignsystempartner #responsiblefashion
2025 ✨ to be fueled by adventures that inspire, gear that performs, and a planet that thrives. Thanks to our system partner @vaudesport, exploring responsibly has never been easier.
Their bluesign® Approved products are designed to take you wherever you want to go without harming the environment along the way 🌿💫
#SustainableAdventure #VAUDE #NewYearNewAdventures #LeaveNoTrace
We’re excited to welcome @lim_group the first denim laundry in Italy to join bluesign! The more partners in our network, the closer we get to making clean, sustainable denim the industry standard 💙
#cleandenim #responsiblefashion #bluesigndeniminitiative #bluesignsystempartner
Proud to share that our partner, @ide_houseofbrands, has become the first promotional products company globally to launch a bluesign® PRODUCT collection! Their iwear Autumn/Winter 2024 line showcases products made entirely from bluesign® APPROVED fabrics—reflecting IDÉ’s commitment to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable textile practices.
Take a look at the product line using our link in bio! 🏔️💙
SAITEX Mill has officially become a bluesign® System Partner! 👖🤝
This is a huge step for the bluesign® Denim Initiative because with both SAITEX Mill and Laundry now a part of the bluesign® System, brands can source bluesign® DENIM, certified from fabric to finished garment—all under one roof.
Let’s get to work 💙💙
Curious about the progress we’ve made in reducing impact with our partners? Check out our link in bio 💙
Storm Creek is the first promo product brand to join the bluesign® System, setting a new standard for responsible production in this industry 💙 being able to choose brands that prioritize sustainable practices is essential—making this relevant not just for buyers, but for the businesses that serve them too.
Welcome @storm.creek!
New season, new trails. Gear up for the ride ahead with @deuter. 🚴♂️
Shop using the link in bio!
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With your @deuter gear, you’ll be ready for any adventure 🌊🏔️ from whitewater to mountain trails, this waterproof, bluesign® PRODUCT gear has you covered
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