"It is the standard for any fashion brand really looking to achieve credibility in terms of sustainability. Utenos trikotazas has become the first manufacturer to prove it is compliant with these requirements. Under the standard, organically farmed natural fibres, production tested free of harmful substances, fair pay and transparency are uniquely combined," says Viola Wohlgemuth, Greenpeace Consumption and Toxics Campaigner.
Utenos trikotazas has already finished the first batch of Greenpeace's new collection and will continue the production later this year.
"It's a historic achievement. Being the first company in the world to fulfil Greenpeace's requirements is a real phenomenon and appreciation of our efforts. We hope our example will encourage other textile producers to follow in this direction," says Petras Jasinskas, CEO of Utenos trikotazas.
"This collection proves that truly clean, fair and completely transparent production is in fact possible. And not in some boutique sewing shop but at an industrial level," Wohlgemuth adds.
EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevicius congratulated non-governmental and private sector initiatives and achievements to make the textile industry greener.
"Textile is one of the main industries that have to become more sustainable across the entire production chain and beyond. Textile must become more circular, more reusable and recyclable. The Circular Economy Action Plan – an important part of the EU Industrial Strategy – will be the roadmap for this transformation, but the first ones to follow this path will naturally have a competitive advantage in the market," said Virginijus Sinkevicius.
The new Greenpeace standard is an example of best practice for any company implementing an ambitious plan to Detox. *
SOURCE: PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire
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