Schoeller, a leading textile solutions manufacturer dedicated to sustainability and innovation, introduces its new Proearth collection of biodegradable textiles. The new collection, comprised of bluesign approved fabrics with biodegradable polyester, debuts as part of its Schoeller FTC (SFTC) line, a joint venture between Schoeller Textil and the Taiwanese Formosa Taffeta, at Premiere Vision Paris.
Schoeller is the founding developer of the bluesign system, the first activewear and leisurewear manufacturer to receive Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, and one of the first companies to sign the UN’s Paris Agreement for climate change. Its most recent development Proearth was created to help offset the more than 16 million tons of textile waste produced in the US alone each year.
Jacket, pant and lining fabrics
The SFTC Proearth collection will launch with five, bluesign-approved fabrics designed for lifestyle, fashion and outdoor categories. Made with virgin polyester that has been optimised for biodegradation and has tested to biodegrade at faster and better rates than competitive offerings, the initial Proearth articles available this fall include jacket, pant and lining material qualities with various colour options.
Ms Christine Hübner, Schoeller, CRO said, “Our SFTC Proearth collection was a natural progression in Schoeller’s visionary advances around sustainability, while we are also striving to make a difference in an industry that continues to be so demanding on our environment. After much testing and development, we are truly excited to introduce this collection that is not only friendly to our planet but also high-quality, luxurious product that consumers of all sorts will love to wear.”
Ecorepel Bio and 3XDRY Bio
Each of the Proearth fabrics can be enhanced with Schoeller’s eco-friendly production and finishing technology options offered to customers. Its ecodye technology is said to save up to 30% of the water, energy and process time used for dying polyester, while its ecorepel Bio and 3XDRY Bio technologies are PFC-free and based on renewable primary products, providing reliable water and aqueous dirt repellence.
