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Friday, October 11, 2024
EU Strengthens Chemical Safety in Textiles
EU Strengthens Chemical Safety in Textiles New PFHxA Restrictions Align with bluesign’s Broad PFAS Phase Out Program The European Commission has recently published the highly anticipated restriction on the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and related substances (Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2462). This new restriction comes by way of adding entry 79 to Annex…
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
SanMar Joins bluesign®
SanMar Joins bluesign®, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Sustainability SanMar Corporation, one of the largest suppliers of promotional products in the United States, is excited to announce it has joined bluesign® as a system partner. This move underscores SanMar’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and responsible chemical management, reinforcing its position as a leader in the promotional…
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Monday, September 9, 2024
Storm Creek Joins as bluesign® System Partner
Storm Creek Joins as bluesign® System Partner – First US Promotional Products Brand Committing to 100% bluesign® Approved Fabrics by 2025 Storm Creek, a leading innovator in sustainable apparel within the promotional products industry, is proud to announce its official partnership with bluesign® as a system partner. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as Storm…
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
DONDUP Partners with bluesign in Sustainable Denim
DONDUP Partners with bluesign® to Set a New Standard in Sustainable Denim DONDUP, the renowned Italian designer denim brand, is excited to announce its official partnership with bluesign®. As the leading European denim company to join the bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER network, DONDUP underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability, responsible production, and environmental stewardship, setting a…
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Friday, August 23, 2024
ERCA Becomes First bluesign® System Partner in Brazil
ERCA Becomes First bluesign® System Partner in Brazil Expanding Global Reach of Chemical Management System bluesign® thrilled to announce that ERCA, a leader in innovative chemical solutions for the textile industry, has become the first bluesign® system partner in Brazil. This milestone marks a significant step in bluesign’s global expansion, further solidifying bluesign® presence across numerous…
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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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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Press Release: From Lab to Label
Press Release: From Lab to Label The Chemistry Between Production and Catwalks Is Finally Right bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC aiming to advance sustainable chemistry within the textile industry. Singapore, St. Gallen, Amsterdam – June 19, 2024 The textile industry is taking a great step forward in…
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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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Monday, April 15, 2024
New Announcements with Soko Chimica, DONDUP & Pure Denim
New Announcements with Soko Chimica, Pure Denim, & DONDUP Since 2000, we have focused on various aspects including chemical management, impact reduction, worker health and safety, sustainability, and environmental sciences. One of the services we offer is the bluesign® DENIM approved product criteria. The bluesign x Soko Chimica Partnership We’re excited to share that we’ve…
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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
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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
Elevate your adventures with Mammut gear! Not only is it built for ultimate performance, but by choosing a bluesign® Product, you’re also supporting sustainable, responsible practices that protect our planet. 🌍 Shop using our link in bio 💙
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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 💙💙
Kingpins Amsterdam is back and celebrating 10 years 👑 Next week, October 23 & 24
We look forward to experiencing some of the latest & greatest in the world of denim in the ‘city of denim’💙 Register by visiting the @kingpins_show page and using the link in bio!
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Jumping into the weekend like a skiing pro ⛷️! Are you ready to hit the slopes? Remember, gear up with a bluesign product by @mammut – check out our shop page! #LinkInBio 📸 @mammut
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🌍 We’re thrilled to announce that @sanmar_corp SanMar has officially joined l as a System Partner! 🎉 This partnership reinforces SanMar’s leadership in sustainable manufacturing and responsible chemical management, setting a new standard in the promotional products industry. By adopting bluesign® system, SanMar is taking bold steps to reduce environmental impact while ensuring their products are safe for both consumers and the planet. 🌱. 📸 @sanmar_corp
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Over 230 fashion professionals gathered in Berlin for the 5th @fashionchangers Conference to discuss the future of fashion. From sustainability to breaking the status quo, the event inspired change and innovation in the industry. Thank you for having us 💙. 📸 @mimivollgraf
#FashionChangers #SustainableFashion #FashionInnovation #FutureOfFashion
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!
Gear up for fall adventures with Osprey backpacks—where durability meets conscious design, no matter where the trail takes you! Shop using our link in bio 💙
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New season, new trails. Gear up for the ride ahead with @deuter. 🚴♂️
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