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is enables them to lead the way as industry frontrunners. We empower manufacturers and business associations to be active participants of HRDD implementation, ensuring our efforts help shift the needle of power towards production country stakeholders. Our work on the Common Framework for Responsible Purchasing Practices (CFRPP) is heralded as the reference point for the garment industry. Most human rights violations are caused by irresponsible purchasing practices and can be resolved by improving them. Our Labor Minute Costing (LMC) methodology enables manufacturers and buyers to incorporate human rights costs for each product style, strengthening their bargaining power and ability to raise wages. We're aligning with the wider industry to ensure that workers can have their grievances redressed through the CARe platform (an informal hub to exchange learnings and best prac- tices). With our partners, we're also paving the way for truly meaningful stakeholder engagement with rightsholders and key industrial stakeholders. Effective mechanisms for social dialogue between worker representatives and factory management, as well as responsible sourcing dialogue between manufacturers and brands, are fun- damental for 'shared responsibility' to be realized." What do you like most about being in the apparel/textile world? What makes it special? "Everyone wears and needs clothes, so the industry touches every human being around the world. For me, the garment sector is the only one which is thus far talking about shared responsibility and corporate accountability in supply chains. It's also exciting to think that we have the power to influence other actors with similar supply chain models (which are labor intensive and where the supply chain is spread globally) such as the toy industry, electronics and the agriculture sector (tea, coffee, rubber)." n textileinsight.com Spring 2024 ~ Textile Insight • 11 SPONSORED CONTENT "As the Independent Chair of the Board, I am focused on balancing the input of the various stakeholders to ensure we maximize its value. E xpanding its dedication to ongoing innovation and delivering sustainable solutions for a wide range of needs throughout the value chain, Hyosung will introduce a distinctive range of certified sustainable materials at forthcoming international trade shows this spring. From nature to performance fiber Creating a more powerful sustainable story, Hyosung has expanded its offering of regen™ Bio-Based Spandex, replacing nearly all the fiber's raw materials previously made with petroleum- based resources with 100% renewable resources. The company recently received an independent 3rd party LCA for its expanded offering of regen Bio-Based Spandex. Hyosung was the first company to commercially introduce USDA and SGS-certified regen Bio-Based Elastane made with 30% renewable resources in 2021, which has been successfully adopted by leading global brands. According to an independent 3rd party LCA, the manufacture of 1kg regen Bio-Based spandex reduces its carbon footprint by 20% as compared to the production 1kg of conventional spandex. Ocean Protection Initiative At Performance Days and Functional Fabric Fair, Hyosung will also present the latest innovations with its GRS-certified, 100% post-consumer recycled regen Ocean Nylon made from discarded fishing nets. Third party LCA data shows that the manufacture of 1 kg regen ocean post-consumer recycled nylon made with discarded fishing nets reduces CO2 emissions by 73%, fossil resource use by 76%, and water consumption by 98% compared to the manufacture of 1 kg of conventional nylon. Under its proprietary recycling process, Hyosung recently increased production and re-launched regen Ocean Nylon in early 2023, which has led to major outdoor brand adoptions that are launching new products made with the material this spring. Reuse. Recycle. Regen. To meet consumer desire for sustainable apparel that offers comfort with performance benefits, Hyosung has uniquely added multi-function properties in the manufacture of its certified 100% recycled Spandex, Nylon and Polyester fibers. For instance, Hyosung's regen Askin Polyester offers cool touch, UV protection and quick drying benefits. Its regen Xanadu is a mechanical stretch fiber made with a blend of recycled post-consumer PET and plant-based materials providing a performance fit. For the latest trend, event and product updates visit Hyosung at blog.hyosungtnc.com Hyosung Presents new regen ™ Planet-Friendly Textile Solutions at Spring Trade Shows Innovation for a better tomorrow Hyosung SPRING24--01.indd 1 Hyosung SPRING24--01.indd 1 3/29/24 2:15 PM 3/29/24 2:15 PM

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