PRINTER 5 ACTIVE WEAR
Garments containing organic cotton and / or recycled materials are marked with the symbols above .
New Wave Group has signed the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry . The original Accord – or the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh – came into force in 2013 , only weeks after the Rana Plaza disaster where a factory building collapsed . New Wave Group signed the agreement , which was a legally binding agreement for improved safety in the textile industry in Bangladesh with focus on structural , electrical and fire safety . The agreement meant , among other things , that factories undergo electrical and building inspections as well as training and education in fire safety . Now the original Accord has developed into the International Accord , which New Wave Group has also signed . In addition to fire and building safety , the International Accord also covers general work environment , and the ambition is to expand the program to other production countries , hence the name change . The Accord is a unique initiative that has a significant impact on the daily life of millions of textile workers . We are proud to be a part of this initiative .
RECYCLING FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
To collect and recycle waste packages is a wonderful way to reduce environmental impact and create cradle-to-cradle circulation . We embrace the national collecting system where we operate . In Sweden , we are affiliated with FTI ( Förpackningsinsamlingen ) and comply with Producer Responsibility obligations .
PREPARING FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIONS
Driven by the European Grean Deal , we are facing many new laws and regulations related to sustainability the coming years . For example , the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ( CSRD ), and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation ( ESPR ). All place higher demands on traceability and transparency and will have a great impact on our operations in the future . Therefore , we put a lot of focus on working our processes and introducing support systems to be able to manage increased demands on information and transparency .
To learn more about our work with Sustainability , visit www . jobmantexet . se
MOVING TOWARDS PREFERRED FIBERS AND MATERIALS
Transitioning our existing products to preferred fibers and raw materials is an ongoing process . Any garment marked with the symbol above is in the process of being transferred to organic cotton and / or recycled materials . This indicates that , upon restocking , the item will be made with the preferred materials . However , it ’ s important to note that we cannot yet claim that the entire stock is exclusively comprised of these materials .
Textile Exchange defines “ preferred ” fibers and raw materials as those that deliver consistently reduced impacts and increased benefits for climate , nature , and people against conventional equivalents , through a holistic approach to transforming production systems .
Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving positive impact on climate change and nature across the fashion and textile industry . They guide and support a growing community of brands , retailers , manufacturers , farmers , and others committed to climate action toward more purposeful production , right from the start of the supply chain .
BIOBASED , COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING
Many of our garments are delivered in packaging made from PLA material , a biodegradable polymer produced from renewable plant resources . It is a sustainable material that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and non-renewable resources , as well as lowers the carbon footprint .
Ambient temperature and humidity can affect the timeframe of the decomposition process . By choosing PLA material , we reduce the amount of plastic waste and the issues associated with the lengthy degradation time of traditional plastics .
* Source : Mistra Future Fashion 2019