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Sustainability and Certification international OK biodegradability WATER and OK

biodegradability SOIL labels by accredited
What You Need to Know certification board, TUV Austria. Certificates make
sure the biodegradability of APR’s fibres in water and
soil. The tests for the certifications were disbursed by
freelance workplace Organic Waste Systems and, as
Eco-friendly Fabrics both part of a group of companies managed by RGE, a result.
When choosing the clothing, there’s a lot to consider, a Singapore-based resource-based group.
from price to eco-friendly fabric to fit. Many brands APR also received confirmation from the USDA that
have begun to produce clothing made from APR’s viscose begins with wood pulp from 100% the Viscose staple fibre produced is made 100% from
environmentally friendly fabrics in recent years. Plant PEFC certified suppliers. The manufacturing process cellulose and is certified as 100% biobased.
cellulose-derived viscose fabric, for example, is includes dissolving the wood into a pulp until it OEKO-TEX standard 100, Annex 6, Product class I
made from a renewable and biodegradable fibre. It is becomes viscose. From the moment certification was awarded to APR. All Viscose staple
a versatile and lightweight fabric, making it an sustainably-produced wood pulp enters the fibre produces by APR is suitable for use in the
excellent choice for garments. Furthermore, it dyes production facilities, it takes just 18 hours to manufacturing of products fit for babies.
more easily, is breathable, and comfortable to wear, transform it into biodegradable viscose rayon, ready
making it an ideal addition to anyone's collection. to be shipped to the customers around the world. APR now offers the MADE IN GREEN by
OEKO-TEX® label, providing an added layer of
The fact that viscose is a renewable and fully assurance, transparency and product confidence our
biodegradable alternative to acrylic, nylon, polyester, customers expect. The MADE IN GREEN label
and other petroleum-based synthetic fabrics, which verifies that an article has been tested for harmful
can sit in landfills for decades, explains its popularity. substances and certified to STANDARD 100 by
Viscose, as a plant-based fiber, is not inherently toxic Certification of Our Products OEKO-TEX® It also guarantees that the fibre has
or polluting. Viscose-rayon is becoming a more APR has obtained PEFC chain of custody been manufactured using sustainable processes
popular choice for designers, and demand for it as a certification since January 2019 and uses 100 under environmentally friendly and socially
sustainable fashion fabric is growing. Sustainable percent certified dissolving wood pulp, ensuring that responsible working conditions, certified to STeP by
fashion refers to clothing that is produced in a we only sourced from sustainably and responsibly OEKO-TEX® Our unique MADE IN GREEN ID when
responsible manner that respects the environment managed plantation. included on the hangtags of garments can be traced
and the communities in which it is produced. back to our mill where the viscose fibre was
The APR manufacturing facility is also ISO and Step manufactured.
by OEKO-TEX® certified indicate that it meets all
APR viscose fibre offer an eco-responsible viscose
garment with a low environmental impact. This is in relevant standards on chemical management, APR openly and constructively engages all
line with APR2030 mission with four pillar of environmental management and performance, social customers, civil society organizations and fashion
commitments: positive impacts on climate and responsibility, quality, and safety in the workplace. brands to ensure that the company can continue to
nature, clean manufacturing, circularity, and inclusive strive to be among the best-managed and most
communities. Furthermore, the recognised DIN-Geprüft mark is sustainable companies in the industry, creating value
proof that our product bearing this mark meet for the community, country, climate and customers. It
stringent safety and quality standards. Awarding the is APR’s vision to produce the best quality viscose
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), based in Indonesia, is
Asia's first fully integrated viscose rayon producer, DIN-Geprüft mark indicates that a product is of a fibre to enable our customers to grow their product
from plantation to viscose fibre. APR, which has a high standard and complies with DIN, DIN EN or DIN offerings and be competitive in the market.
capacity of 300,000 tons per year, is located in EN ISO standards.
Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau province, Indonesia, APR’s bespoke traceability platform,
alongside pulp supplier APRIL. APR and APRIL are APR’s viscose staple fibres are awarded the followourfibre.com, lets APR’s customers and
ultimately consumers to trace fibre back to where it
was grown. The full transparency of its supply chain
is visible on the app on the company’s website.
These initiatives are all part of APR’s commitment to
becoming a leading and responsible viscose staple
fibre producer and providing value to our customers.
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For further information, please contact:
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