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IN THE MARKET | ECO UPDATE Industry Leaders Align to Create a Cleaner, Low-Carbon Future Lenzing & Hyosung Debut Sustainable Fabric Collection Eco Friendly Packs for Family Adventures 8 • Textile Insight ~ January/February 2019 textileinsight.com New Developments in Sustainable Practices, Products and Materials. IN A COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT THE FASHION industry has on climate change across the entire supply chain, leading apparel and footwear brands are endorsing a new UN Charter for Climate Action. Launched last month, under the auspices of UN Climate Change, and in alignment with the Paris Agreement, the charter aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Founding signatories, which include Schoeller, have committed to implementing, or supporting, the 16 principles and targets that under- pin the Fashion Climate Charter, ranging from de-carbonization of the production phase, selection of climate-friendly and sustainable materials, low-carbon transport, and improved consumer dialogue and awareness. Additionally, an initial target has already been set to reduce aggregate greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2030. "A focus on sustainability has been mandatory at Schoeller since serving as a founding developer of the bluesign system and then becoming the very first company to receive the bluesign award in 2008," says Siegfried Winkelbeiner, Schoeller CEO. "We are proud to continue that tradition in our 150th year, as we come together with other influential partners in our industry and hope that others will join this important pursuit." Other Charter signatories (at press time) include: adidas, Burberry, Esprit, Guess, Gap Inc., Hugo Boss, H&M Group, Inditex, Kering Group, Levi Strauss, Mammut, Puma SE, PVH Corp., and Target. l See executives explain their decision to join the charter in a video available online on YouTube at this url: youtu.be/hUUh226SmaU DRAWING ON EACH FIRM'S DEVELOPMENT OF ECO PERFORMANCE fabrications, and processes that use less energy and water, a new collaborative collection from Lenzing and Hyosung showcases the sustainable benefits of Lenzing Tencel and creora elastane from Hyosung. The collection, for example, offers Lenzing EcoVero with creora eco-soft for a softer touch, whiter whites and low heat set- table for reduced energy consumption. Lenzing's EcoVero product is derived from certified renewable wood sources using an eco- responsible production process that generates up to 50 percent lower emissions and water impact compared to generic Viscose, according to the company website. Other qualities in the collec- tion feature Tencel Modal and creora PowerFit for smooth, natural feel with superior shaping and compression and Tencel Modal and creora Black for breathable, softer touch and deeper black with no grin through. Execs agree that collaboration is key in today's marketplace. Says Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, marketing director, Performance Textiles Business, Hyosung: "Collaboration is the way forward as the tex- tile industry seeks creative solutions and performance solutions throughout the value chain and to meet changing market dynamics." Adds Andreas Guertler, head of active & outdoor global business development for Lenzing, AG: "This Lenzing & Hyosung collaboration fits perfectly under the slogan Better Together." l SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES IN NEW BAGS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN EAGLE CREEK AND NATIONAL Geographic and are designed with family travel in mind. Bags in the Adventure collection are made with a unique recycled material that is both eco-friendly and functional. Used as a coating, the material is sourced from landfills to create water and scratch resistance. Mark Davis, Eagle Creek product line manager explains that the recycled water-resistant coating (RPVB) is made from discarded automobile windshields and is super durable. National Geographic Partners gives 27 percent of proceeds back to the non-profit National Geographic Society to support work in conservation, research, exploration and education. l "A focus on sustainability has been mandatory at Schoeller since serving as a founding developer of the bluesign system and then becoming the very first company to receive the bluesign award in 2008." Siegfried Winkelbeiner, CEO, Schoeller. Left: Eagle Creek's Nat Geo Adventure backpack is made with a functional, eco- friendly recycled material coating (RPVB) for weather protection and durability. Right: The Lenzing Hyosung Collection will launch at ISPO.

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