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NNT and Polygiene introduce a
new frontline workwear uniform
for health professionals
The added advantage of clothing that's not just smart but inhibits bacterial growth is obvious when it is a
medical or care workplace. To tick all these boxes, NNT and Polygiene have teamed up to create a new range
of protective uniforms and scrubs for health professionals. The new workwear, marketed under the Workwear
Group logo, incorporates Polygiene's innovative StayFresh™ technology. StayFresh works explicitly to inhibit
the growth of odor-causing bacteria in fabric. Polygiene's principle of "Wear more. Wash less" means that
treated garments can be washed less frequently, saving time, water, and energy.
Polygiene technology also prolongs the garment's life, creating more sustainable work wear that lasts longer,
has less bacterial load even after repeated wearing, and smells fresher. Polygiene StayFresh uses a silver salt
solution tested rigorously by independent laboratories for its safety and effectiveness.
It is anti-microbial and inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. As it is incorporated into the garments
during manufacturing, it keeps working for the garment's lifetime. The new range of workwear is already
available within the Workwear Group portfolio under the brand NNT Uniforms. It includes NNT Next-Gen Active
Scrubs, NNT Vital Scrubs, and NNT Petal Print ranges. Uptake on these ranges is predicted to grow
considerably over the next 12 months.
ORTA has debuted an NFT for the denim industry, showcasing a
retro-futuristic design of denim utility wear made of 100 percent
regenerative cotton. The Blueskyer NFT, the digital display, repre-
sents a “blue sky” vision of conscious consumption combined with
regenerative agriculture to create the future we want to live in
today. Developed in collaboration with Muse VR, the ORTA
Blueskyer NFT features an image of the 100 percent regenerative
utilitarian denim jumpsuit rising from a colorful, vibrant garden
towards the blue skies above.
The Blueskyer is the first NFT representing ORTA’s commitment to
creating and supporting the #iamablueskyer movement that
captures the spirit of the new generation of designers, artists,
OTRA launched creators, climate advocates, and more who aim to cancel climate
change, eliminate waste, restore biodiversity and improve social
denim made from equity. True to its climate-positive mission, the ORTA Blueskyer
NFT is minted by Tezos, an energy-efficient proof-of-stake block-
100% regenerative chain.
The platform produces an average carbon footprint equivalent to
cotton only 17 people after 50 million annual transactions, according to a
life cycle assessment (LCA) of the company’s carbon footprint.
This efficiency is vital to understand, as other blockchains’ energy
demands today can sometimes match those of some
nation-states.
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Tonello introduces a new variant
for further reducing energy and
water consumption
Evolution 3, the new generation of washing machines upgradeable. They are also built with the best
by Tonello, is the amazing result of years of research, stainless steel: AISI 316L, for example, is used in the
experimentation, and continuous improvements. A most critical applications, in internal parts in contact
range designed to take full advantage of every single with the bath, and in all electrical cabinets, resulting
component and to offer the highest possible
in increased resistance to corrosion and wear.
performance, further reducing energy and water
consumption, increasing productivity, and lowering
electricity and maintenance costs. Thanks to these The entire Evolution 3 range is designed to be flexible
improvements, Tonello washing and dyeing and further improvable in the future (because,
remember, Tonello machines do not age, they
machines in the Evolution 3 line provide energy
savings of up to 20 percent compared to previous evolve). They are prepared for installing accessory
models, reduce overall operating costs and technologies and kits – such as OBleach, Core, UP,
contribute to greater competitiveness in an NoStone , N2, Wake – and, of course, Metro and
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increasingly unpredictable market. Mago Site Manager software programs. In addition,
the new compact design offers greater adaptability
Designed for maximum performance, all machines in and ease of placement and integration in the laundry
the Evolution 3 line are easily accessible and and dyeing plant.
ZARA presents its capsule collection featuring
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sustainable Circulose fibers by Renewcell
Zara, the global fashion brand and part of Inditex Group, is partnering with Renewcell for a capsule collection
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made with Circulose , a branded material produced from 100% recycled textiles. Circulose , developed by
Renewcell, is a biodegradable raw material used to produce textile fibers for fashion like viscose and lyocell.
Fibers produced with Circulose help brands limit the use of virgin textile fibers, reducing the climate and
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environmental impact caused by raw material production and waste.
For Zara, this collaboration is part of Inditex’s Sustainability Innovation Hub, an open-innovation platform. The
developing new materials, technologies, and processes that reduce fashion’s environmental footprint and help
aim is to work alongside start-ups, academic institutions, and tech centers to promote and scale initiatives
advance towards more sustainable production.
The new collection is said to be the first of its kind and could save hundreds of millions of garments from
landfills and incineration each year, contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the textile
industry. Under the slogan ‘Working towards sustainability,’ Zara highlights in bold letters some of its most
significant actions, such as politically fuelled programs, integrating social and environmental sustainability, and
the health and safety of its products.
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