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Greenpeace puts pressure on outdoor brands to phase out fluorocarbon chemistry
Greenpeace increases the pressure on leading retail brands. The environmental pressure group revealed data on hazardous fluorocarbons, PFOA, PFOS and others, tested on outdoor textiles from leading brands. We had a closer look at the report and discuss the issue in light of the progress in the ZDHC programme. Continue reading
Jeans bleaching – advantages and risks of different bleaching processes – part 1
Jeans have become very popular across all age groups, and genders. Popular fashion shades include many styles and colors, from dark blue to bright blue and from black to grey. To obtain pale shades, jeans are usually bleached. This first article gives an overview of the working sequence and key requirements of the bleaching process Continue reading
Zero discharge programme in textile industry moving to version 2
The joint roadmap of the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) programme in the textile industry is moving to version 2. An environmental management system and work streams are suggested. Greenpeace criticized some of the proposed changes to the roadmap. Continue reading
The textile supply chain and jeans production in China
The video (in German language) shows the manufacturing of jeans made for German discounter kik as well as for big brands, in Guangdong province of China. Continue reading
More challenges in the Greenpeace detox campaign
The Greenpeace detox campaign gets to a higher gear. In this article we outline some technical challenges of particular concern related to possibly critical contaminants in reactive dyes, disperse dyes and in indigo. Continue reading
Slow progress in the Greenpeace detox campaign
Meanwhile a series of famous big brands have joined the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) programme, a response to the detox campaign initiated by Greenpeace in 2011. However, the speed of progress has been criticised by Greenpeace. We put some lights on the reasons why. Continue reading
Dirty Laundry Greenpeace campaign
Greenpeace started a campaign to stop the release of hazardous chemicals used in textile manufacturing, associated with the suppliers of major international clothing brands. Continue reading
tackling fashion industry’s toxic addiction
The detox campaign of Greenpeace is potentially a game changer in textile dyeing & finishing applications. Major brands agreeed to a joint roadmap. Continue reading
Roadmap needs a right turn
stakeholder consultation on the proposed roadmap to the zero discharge of toxic chemicals in the supply chains of clothing brands raised concerns about its viability Continue reading