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Yarn Expo Autumn 2018 to

occur concurrently with ITMA

ASIA + CITMA with MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® is an independent textile label for highlighting consumer products

sustainability as its main theme harmful substances and that have been manufactured by using environmentally friendly processes
and textiles at all levels of the textile value added chain that are made from materials tested for
and under safe and socially responsible working conditions.

Due to the national government organized China environmental impact. The "MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®" label replaces both the current OEKO-TEX STANDARD
International Import Expo (CIIE), Yarn Expo Autumn 100plus and the Spanish green seal "MADE IN GREEN by Aitex". The label shows the consumer that
2018 will be held with ITMA ASIA + CITME in Last year’s Autumn Edition attracted 493 exhibitors the certified textiles have been tested for harmful substances and sustainably produced in
October. For CIIE, the halls are being renovated. from 13 countries and regions, and 17,185 trade accordance with OEKO-TEX® guidelines.
The renovation requires a period of 2 months. This buyers from 84 countries and regions. This trade
unavailability has led to the decision of moving Yarn exhibition provides a platform for the yarn and fiber Innovation leaders who want to promote new functions and features can use the label directly on
Expo Autumn two weeks late. It will not be held at industry, with quality suppliers from around the their products to visibly communicate to the outside world the close partnerships they have with their
the same time as Intertextile Shanghai Apparel world showcasing natural and blended yarns suppliers. Long term supplier relationships form the basis for successfully implementing sustainable
Fabrics, but instead will take place concurrently with including cotton, wool, flax, and man-made fibers aspects such as product quality, and good working conditions. The MADE IN GREEN label makes all
the biennial ITMA ASIA + CITME. and yarns, as well as specialty products including of this visible. Companies who wish to make their entire supply chain transparent can use the MADE
elastic, fancy and blended yarns. IN GREEN label as a trustworthy sign that their suppliers in all countries, from Germany to Turkey,
Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe India, and China also adhere to agreed quality standards, environmental standards, and provide
Frankfurt (HK) Ltd explained, “This unavailability of Color fancy yarn is an excellent example of good and safe working conditions.
the halls was unforeseen, but upon notice from the sustainable products, since it can be weaved into
fairground, we immediately assessed all possible various products reducing the industry’s use of In order to obtain a MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® label for textile products, the minimum criteria
alternatives for hosting the fair. While it is polluting dying processes. in consumers buy at retail (B2C) is that the product shall be STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
unfortunate that for this edition it will not be taking certified and all the making up facilities shall be STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified.
place concurrently with Intertextile Shanghai At India Pavilion, eco-friendly products can be
Apparel Fabrics, we are confident that the same bought. The autumn edition 2018 will include Valson This criterion concerns only wet/chemical production facilities (excluding wet spinning processes).
strong business results can still be achieved Polyester, producer of a wide range of shades Each single component that equals or exceeds 5% of the total weight of the product shall be
alongside ITMA ASIA + CITME. With over 1,600 eco-friendly paints, avoiding azokislotnye dyes. Other supplied by STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified production facilities. In addition, at least 85% of the
textile machinery manufacturers and some 100,000 significant products include, the organic yarns and weight of the single product shall be supplied by STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified production facilities.
trade buyers from different textile sectors taking part Shreedhar Cotsyn’s BCI and OEKO-TEX yarns.
in ITMA ASIA + CITME, Yarn Expo exhibitors will The requirements and criteria for intermediate products sold to businesses within the supply chain
have abundant opportunities to meet buyers of The India Pavilion now features over 50 Indian (B2B) are that the MADE IN GREEN label issuer shall be STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified and fulfil all
apparel fabrics and home textiles as well as cotton manufacturers, forming a key bridge to of the above mentioned criteria, brands, retailers, converters and traders can issue a MADE IN
garment manufacturers.” connect global buyers with fine Indian yarns and GREEN product ID without being STeP by OEKO-TEX® certified themselves, if they do not
fibres. Other well-known international exhibitors manufacture themselves (through wet/chemical processes and making up of products) and their
Specialty yarns, fancy yarns and chemical fibers include Indorama, Chemtax Industrial and Sateri. suppliers fulfil the MADE IN GREEN condition and since the MADE IN GREEN system is based on
manufacturers will be participating at Autumn both the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX system and the STeP by OEKO-TEX system, the production
edition of Yarn expo 2018. Sustainability is more Functional Fabrics conditions are monitored and validated as part of the regular STeP company visits. STeP certified
than just a trend, it is a roadmap to the future. Wormwood, mint or silk hemp are ecofriendly fibers production sites are audited by OEKO-TEX® institutes such as Hohenstein before the first certificate
Catering to increased customer demand for that take advantage of natural functions such as is issued. Then there are also the regular visits, which document continual improvements in the areas
sustainable products, yarns produced in an antibacterial and anti-pestilence functions. of environmental protection, chemical management, working conditions, and health and safety and
environmentally friendly manner are manufactured Functionality is key for the manufacturers to keep these are supported by experts.
using quality products with minimized up with the competitors and customer demand.

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