In 2013, some apparel brands wanted more information about the chemicals used to make their products. The Screened Chemistry Program made this a reality. The Screened Chemistry Program is a brand developed program that assesses and scores chemicals and chemical formulations used in the apparel industry. It was developed by LS&Co. and ToxServices in 2013. […]
Chemical hazard assessments are used by apparel brands to help them choose safer chemicals and prioritize chemicals of concern for phase out.
Two chemical management trends are gaining momentum in the textile industry. Managing input chemistry and greater chemical disclosure into formulations.
The waste hierarchy pyramid is a is a set of 5 or 6 priorities for the efficient use of resources. It can be easily implemented by the textile industry
The AATCC conference was full of interesting presentations. Potassium permanganate may be regulated by the EU. Biodegradable polyester exists and zero discharge in denim is a reality
The new Circular Design Tool by Nike can be mapped effortlessly to my New Textiles Economy blog series and shows great overlap by industry thought leaders.
A RSL is a list of hazardous chemicals that are restricted below a certain threshold in finished textile products.
A MRSL is a list of hazardous chemicals that are restricted below a certain threshold in textile, apparel and footwear manufacturing. This list includes process chemicals, which may be used in manufacturing but are not present in the finished product.
The textile industry uses lots of water, chemicals and energy. 20% of industrial water pollution comes from textile processing. Detergents, lubricants and bleaches are used to pretreat fabric. Dyeing uses numerous auxiliary chemicals, and many fabrics are treated with chemicals to provide functional benefits such as water repellency and easy care attributes. A Textile Guide, […]
Today only a small number of chemicals used by American workers are regulated in the workplace. Many others are suspected of being harmful. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has developed a toolkit to help companies and businesses reduce hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Transitioning to safer alternatives can be challenging, but […]
Over 2000 commercially available products carry the Safer Choice label The USEPA Safer Choice program helps identify products that perform well and are safer for human health and the environment. The Safer Choice label recently replaced the USEPA Design for the Environment or DfE label. Although both programs are the same, Safer Choice is a better description of the consumer […]
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