19 Towards a sustainable profitability
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SPUN DYED POLYESTER The biggest environmental impact in the life cycle of clothes and textile derives from the fiber processing and wet treatments . Normally , this requires huge amounts of water , chemicals and energy . Spun dyed polyester is a way to add color to polyester fabric in a much improved way . Instead of soaking fabric or yarn in water with dyestuffs , the color pigment is added into the polymer melt . Thus , the color pigments become an imbedded part of the fiber prior to extrusion . Not only does this eliminate the need for a conventional wet dyeing process – saving approximately 60 % energy and water – it also results in excellent quality properties such as improved color fastness . Garments made out of spun dyed polyester are available among our brands Clique , Craft , Projob and Printer .
A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF OEKO-TEX Oeko-Tex is the world ’ s most recognized and independent product label for all types of textiles tested for harmful substances . Garments with the Oeko-Tex-label have been successfully tested for chemicals that pose a health risk , and therefore contribute to an effective consumer protection , taking into consideration both REACH and non-regulated substances . Within our brand Clique , more than 80 % of the assortment is certified by Oeko-Tex .
arsenic . This glass is sometimes referred to as “ eco-crystal ”, but in Kosta Glassworks it is simply the material we use for the entire glass manufacture in Kosta .
EXP 4.0 MERINO REWOOLTION
Wool is a fantastic material and more sustainable in itself than most other textile fibers . It is a 100 % biodegradable and renewable fiber , valued for its natural water- and soil repellence . Unfortunately , the processing of wool includes steps with negative environmental impact . The process of one ton of wool treatment requires approximately 0.5 ton of chlorine , several other industrial chemicals and huge amounts of water .
EXP 4.0 is a modern technology of wool that requires fewer chemicals and uses up to 50 % less water than older treatments .
EXP 4.0 is the first wool treatment that meets stringent requirements of eco-labels such as GOTS . Our brand Seger obviously chose to knit its Sense and EveryDay socks in EXP 4.0 treated wool .
OUR AMAZING GLASS ! Garments are just one example of materials that can decrease their environmental impact . Another important material is glass . Glass affects the environment in several ways and historically , many substances have been used that are harmful to the environment . Orrefors Kosta Boda has conducted active environmental work for many years and has been world leading in its ambition to create crystal glass without lead and