Since 2000, the Swiss-founded company has led the global charge towards a more sustainable future, developing a science-based, input stream management system to eliminate harmful substances at the source of textile production. The company sets the global benchmark for responsible production with stringent criteria for chemical use, environmental performance, and resource efficiency, and serves as a one-stop resource for navigating ESG and upcoming legislation (CSDDD, CSR, ESPR, DPP, etc), helping partners stay ahead of global compliance standards while embedding verified sustainability into every stage of production.
Then & Now: A Mission That Endures
From its inception, bluesign’s mission has remained clear: to eliminate harmful chemicals from textile production from the outset, thereby ensuring safer working conditions, reduced environmental harm, and delivering safer products to consumers. Over the past 25 years, this mission has only strengthened, evolving to meet global challenges such as PFAS elimination, decarbonization, and circularity, while driving continuous improvement across the industry.
Measurable Impact at Scale
The bluesign System enables its partners to make verified, measurable progress toward sustainability goals:
Safer chemistry and materials:
Over 28,000 chemical products and 70,000 textile materials carry the bluesign APPROVED status, signaling compliance with the strictest industry criteria and elimination of hazardous substances, including CMRs and PFAS.
Environmental Performance:
Since 2019, bluesign System Partner manufacturers have collectively achieved the following improvements in environmental footprint:
Global Reach:
The bluesign network now includes over 900 System Partners across the world, including chemical suppliers, textile mills, manufacturers, and brands.
Worker & Consumer Safety:
The bluesign System ensures safe conditions for workers and non-toxic products for consumers, built on a foundation of transparency and accountability.
Looking Ahead: The Next 25 Years
As the industry faces new challenges, including circularity and legislative shifts, bluesign continues advancing solutions that protect workers, consumers, and the environment, and remains committed to innovation and global impact.
“bluesign was born out of a bold idea that sustainability could be embedded into the DNA of product creation,” said Daniel Rüfenacht, CEO of bluesign technologies.
“Twenty-five years later, we’re proud to be a beacon of trust, innovation, and responsibility, and to partner with industry leaders worldwide in building a more sustainable future together.”
