Swiss firm Bluesign, AIC-NIFTTEA sign MoU for sustainable textiles

AIC-NIFTTEA supports the start-ups and MSMEs in textiles and apparel Industry that focus on sustainable production through the development and promotion of low pollution, and resource efficient products/processes and ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns in the textile industry. The activity includes survey, awareness, research, training and outreach, Bluesign said in a press release.

AIC-NIFTTEA supports a range of partners including technical and technological service providers, producers’ organisations and trade associations to facilitate technological solutions and create positive impact on energy and water conservation, environment, and social thereby improving economic growth and employment opportunities.

Bluesign Technologies AG is an organisation with a team of experts in chemical management, process know-how, worker health and safety, sustainability, and environmental sciences. Bluesign recognises that taking environmental responsibility to a higher level requires tools and validation methods to reduce impact on people and the planet.

The bluesign System is the solution for responsible and sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the start of the manufacturing process, and it sets and controls standards for environmentally friendly and safe production. This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also gives consumers confidence in purchasing responsibly produced products.

Bluesign Technologies AG was founded in 2000. Since then, the bluesign System has been adopted by worldwide leading textile and accessory manufacturers. Various significant key players in the chemical and machine industry rely on the bluesign System, and well-known brands in the outdoor, sportswear and fashion industry trust the extensive knowledge and services of Bluesign.

Bluesign Technologies AG and AIC-NIFTTEA together plan to collaborate on promoting, training, building capacity and innovating technology on eco-initiatives for sustainable textiles.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)