Schoeller Biodegradable Fabrics Star At Premier Vision
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Schoeller, the global textile solutions manufacturer dedicated to sustainability and innovation for more than 150 years, introduced its new PROEARTH™ collection of biodegradable textiles. at Premiere Vision Paris.
The new collection, comprised of bluesign® approved fabrics with biodegradable polyester, was shown as part of its Schoeller FTC (SFTC) line, a joint venture between Schoeller Textil AG and the Taiwanese Formosa Taffeta Co. Ltd., at Premiere Vision Paris, held recently.
As the founding developer of the bluesign® system, the first activewear and leisurewear manufacturer to receive Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, and one of the first companies to sign the UN’s Paris Agreement for climate change, Schoeller continues to be on the cutting edge of sustainable practices, bringing one of the first collections of biodegradable synthetic fabrics to the market.
Its most recent development, PROEARTH was created to help offset the more than 16 million tons of textile waste produced in the US alone each year.
Jacket, pant and lining fabrics
The SFTC PROEARTH collection were launched with five, bluesign®-approved fabrics designed for lifestyle, fashion and outdoor categories.
Made with virgin polyester that has been optimized for biodegradation and has tested to biodegrade at faster and better rates than competitive offerings, the initial PROEARTH articles available this fall include jacket, pant and lining material qualities with various colour options.
“Our SFTC PROEARTH™ collection was a natural progression in Schoeller’s visionary advances around sustainability, while we are also striving to make a difference in an industry that continues to be so demanding on our environment,” said Christine Hübner, Schoeller CRO. “After much testing and development, we are truly excited to introduce this collection that is not only friendly to our planet but also high-quality, luxurious product that consumers of all sorts will love to wear.”