ISKO has proudly announced the launch of bluesign® APPROVED fabrics. With this, ISKO becomes the only denim company in Europe with bluesing® APPROVED fabrics. This hard-won honor is only awarded to those that meet the strict safety and environmental requirements of the bluesign® CRITERIA. This latest development is part of ISKO™’s central sustainability strategy, including a plan to certify additional bluesign® APPROVED articles in ISKO™’s collection.
The certified articles are made from bluesign® APPROVED chemicals and raw materials and are manufactured with minimal impact on people and the environment. This enables brands to provide safe products to their consumers, verified as bluesign® PRODUCT, which is sustainably produced without hazardous chemicals.
The bluesign® SYSTEM is the key to sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process, and it sets and monitors standards for environmentally friendly and safe production. This ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide and gives consumers confidence in sustainable development.
The bluesign technologies ag was founded in 2000. Since then, the bluesign® SYSTEM has been adopted by worldwide leading textile and accessory manufacturers. Various significant vital players in the chemical and machine industry rely on the bluesign® SYSTEM. Well-known brands in the outdoor, sportswear, and fashion industry rely on the extensive knowledge that bluesign technologies ag provide worldwide.
Ebru OZKUÇUK, Head of Sustainability ISKO, said, ”When the goal is big, the effort is big. Choosing the right partner means taking safe steps. In this sense, I can gladly say that we will continue on our way with the bluesign® chemical follow-up process.”
Jill Dumain, CEO, bluesign technologies, said, “It is a great pleasure to acknowledge ISKO as the only denim mill in Europe with bluesign approved fabrics, showing their highest commitment to responsible production, responsible chemistry and responsible use of resources. As a bluesign System Partner, ISKO is a visionary and a leader in the textile industry. We are proud to support them in their quest towards excellence in sustainable textile manufacturing.”
ISKO is well-known for its sustainability efforts. Responsible Innovation™ is a mindset that governs our actions and output. This concept embraces sustainable practices as a social responsibility and puts environmental impact at the heart of what we do. From our business model to our products, everything we make, and everyone we partner with benefits from this approach.
