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We don’t talk, we certify
TEXSTAR AND THE ENVIRONMENT WE DON’T TALK, WE CERTIFY.
As a textile supplier, Texstar takes a clear stance. We strive to make the production chain as sustainable as possible.
Sustainability is a widely talked about issue, but its meaning is not always clear.
Sustainability is often discussed from three perspectives: environmental care, ethical production and financially sound solutions.
We aim for sustainability to permeate all aspects of our business. This requires us to make choices in many areas including design, production, logistics and recycling. We seek to balance the three sustainability perspectives so that we really make a difference.
We operate in a competitive market and must adapt to prevailing conditions – but we can’t use that as an excuse
Our GOTS-certified Eco Fusion Pique. You find it on page 43.
for not making changes. Many things can be changed, even though it might not be easy. But who says it should be easy?
Safe, secure development We believe it’s vital to be able to show what you do – and how you do it. That’s why we’re engaged in a number of initiatives that ensure we continue developing and improving.
We believe in using widespread and recognised tools such as certificates, registrations and tests to show we’re on the right track. This keeps us developing in the right direction as a company, and shows you how we operate and strive for success.
Certificates that promote change The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) imposes perhaps the strictest requirements through the entire production chain. To obtain GOTS certification, it is necessary to demonstrate how products are produced in an ecologically sustainable manner. Texstar is proud to offer GOTS certified products in its portfolio today.
Amfori is a global organisation that brings together over 2,000 textile companies. Its mission is to enhance human prosperity and use natural resources responsibly. Amfori works with issues that require cooperation in order to make a difference, enabling businesses to drive changes together. >>
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Certificates that provide peace of mind Our ISO environmental certificate (ISO 14001:2015) is an important tool for us. It ensures that we never stop striving to further improve our performance.
Oeko-Tex is another international organisation that tests and certifies textile production. It allows consumers to rest assured that a product meets certain safety requirements with regard to harmful substances. Texstar products meet the requirements for Product Class II: items with direct prolonged or large-area skin contact.
In addition, the EU REACH Regulation requires all substances used to be registered, risk assessed and authorised. Needless to say, we take our responsibility and provide the information required according to REACH.
A clear direction Certificates are important. You can read more about them on the next page. But we also take a more handson approach, instead of trusting individual producers to keep their promises. We’re not content with having agents and production offices check that our suppliers keep their promises. Instead, we work closely with our supplier factories and regularly visit them to check that their processes are in order.
You can’t simply trust your first impressions. It’s important to look around and examine everything in detail, speak to the staff and hear what they have to say. If there’s a high staff turnover, for example, it could be a sign that something isn’t right.
The dyeing process poses serious health and environmental risks. We aim for our partners to use closed systems in which the water is treated and reused. Far too many water flows have been polluted and will take a long time to recover. We only use a third party for unannounced spot checks to ensure that production is not outsourced to unknown subcontractors.
Overall, we’re moving in a clear direction: We’re on the way towards a really sustainable product range, and this isn’t just empty talk – we strive to take a clear step forward every year.
ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification
Texstar is environmentally certified according to ISO ISO14001:2015. This demonstrates our ambition to continuously and develop our environmental management so that everyone in the company works in the same direction. Our environmental policy also helps our subcontractors comply with our environmental goals. Our ISO certification supports us in achieving our continuous environmental improvement goals.
CERTIFIKAT Härmed intygas att Texstar AB 556455-1900 Norrtälje har ett ledningssystem som uppfyller kraven enligt ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 avseende
Design, produktutveckling, lagerhållning och försäljning av lätta arbetskläder och profilkläder. Certifikatet är giltigt förutsatt att Qvalify AB:s certifieringsbestämmelser följs. Jönköping 2016-07-07 Per-Olof Winberg På uppdrag av Qvalify AB Cert no. 2188 Giltigt t o m 2019-07-31 www.qvalify.se
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
GOTS imposes strict requirements throughout the production chain with regard to both environmental impact and working conditions in the textile and clothing industries. GOTS supports organic, sustainable farming without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilisers, with the vision of achieving ecologically sustainable production in terms of materials, packaging and logistics. Read more on global-standard.org Amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) brings together over 2,000 retailers, importers, brands and associations from more than 40 countries. Amfori’s mission is to enable each of its members to enhance human prosperity, use natural resources responsibly and drive open trade globally.
These are major challenges that can only be tackled through collaboration. Together we can influence and drive positive change on a large scale. Read more about this work and Amfori BSCI’s 11 Principles on amfori.org.
Amfori BEPI provides control at all stages The Amfori BEPI platform allows us to monitor the whole production chain from a sustainability perspective, and offers a tool for promoting sustainability right down to factory level. By focusing on the most important areas and locations in our sustainability efforts, we support the global goals of the Paris Agreement and UN Climate Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production. Read more on amfori.org.
FIVE IMPORTANT COMMITMENTS:
REACH limits diffusion of hazardous chemicals
REACH is a European Union regulation aimed at reducing the diffusion of hazardous chemicals. REACH requires all old and new chemicals on the market to be registered, evaluated and authorised. This means that Texstar is required to: ■ register the chemicals we manufacture or import ■ prepare and supply a safety data sheet or equivalent information to the recipients of the chemicals ■ ascertain whether a permit is required for the chemical in question ■ if we want to continue using or releasing a chemical in a market where a permit is required, we must apply for a permit ■ keep abreast with any limitations that apply to the chemical or mixtures containing it. You can read more about REACH on the website of the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemikalieinspektionen), www.kemi.se.
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Clothing production is a global process in which the various stages of production – from raw materials to finished products – are often located in different parts of the world. Oeko-Tex is an international organisation where textile products are tested and certified through all stages of production by independent international institutes. The Oeko-Tex criteria catalogue is aimed at creating a collective vision regarding potentially harmful substances.
Oeko-Tex provides companies in the textile and clothing industry with a set of common assessment standards, while giving end consumers the benefit of tested safety, for instance in the form of skin-friendly clothing.
The requirements of the standard vary according to the intended use of the end product, and are divided into four product classes. Texstar products meet all the requirements in Product Class II regarding the materials and components used. This gives you assurance that Texstar clothing is safe to wear against your skin. Read more about Oeko-Tex on www.oeko-tex.com
