2 July 2008, Buehler, Switzerland – Warp and circular
knitter Christian Eschler AG has been awarded the Bluesign standard, an award presented
to companies which commit to manufacturing textile products that are
environmentally friendly, pose no health hazards, and conserve resources to the
greatest possible extent.
Demand for the Bluesign award is the result of strict
legislation and meeting it will be crucial for future success of textile
related businesses. The Bluesign standard, which has been developed by Bluesign
Technologies AG since 2002, starts from the ground up and instead of focussing
on finished products tackles the important issues before production commences, vetting
components and processes and ensuring that they meet specified criteria.
The Bluesign standard is practice-oriented. Instead of
working with bans and restrictions it provides solutions for environmental health
and safety issues on all levels, from raw material and chemical components
suppliers to manufacturers and retailers. According to Bluesign, the standard is
being adopted across the textile supply chain and is endorsed by chemical
companies such as Huntsman, Clariant and DyStar.
Christian Eschler AG is
an innovative manufacturer of high quality warp and weft knitted fabrics for
active sportswear, workwear, technical textiles as well as sophisticated basic
fabrics for embroidery and lingerie.
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