Another two companies have signed up to the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero initiative to replace hazardous chemicals with safer ones in textiles and clothing production. Solution provider Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre and textile manufacturer PT Kewalram Indonesia are the new ZDHC contributors. UK fitness brand Gymshark is also supporting the programme by becoming an official friend of ZDHC.
A ZDHC Roadmap to Zero statement said: “The new contributors are quite diverse, each one comes from a different part of the industry and a different part of the world.”This diversity highlights the success of our efforts to deepen ZDHC’s impact throughout the global industry. We are delighted to have them on board and look forward to working together in the coming years.
“A very warm welcome is also extended to our newest Friend of ZDHC. We are delighted that UK-based brand, Gymshark has joined our community. By doing so, Gymshark can support the transformation of its chemical management programmes.”
Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre is an advanced textile institute which analyses hazardous chemicals in Japan. Its Oeko-Tex laboratory has, for 20 years, been certifying Standard 100 of Oeko-Tex. It has also been Eco Passport certified for four years.
PT Kewalram Indonesia is one of the largest integrated textile manufacturers in Indonesia, having spinning, embroidery and dye house under one umbrella.
