Sustainability at NST
Our partners, NST, participate in the Higg Index program and we also have the following sustainability initiatives in place:
SUB-SUPPLIER SELECTION
Choosing those who use renewable energy and waste water management.
100% POLYESTER YARNS
Switching polyester yarns to 100% recycled for all the fabrics in our collection. Recycled polyester releases 37% less co2 emissions then non-recycled polyester.
SOLAR POWER AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
Generating and supplying energy in the factory.
SOLID WASTES FOR BIOFUEL
Scrap fabrics, wood chips and used paper as alternative fuel for Biomass Boiler.
EFFICIENT LIGHTING
LED and reduced from 40watts fluorescent lights to 14 watts.
PAPERLESS/PAPER RECYCLING
Initiatives through technology automation.
WATER REDUCTION
Such as lowering the water emissions during the production process. We only use water for domestic use.
Sustainability at Plus39
Plus39’s commitment to sustainability starts with our yarns. Over the years our responsibility towards our planet has grown and now after years of innovation we can proudly say that all of our fabric collections can be produced sustainably with minimal impact to the environment.
Committed to reducing our impact on the planet
Sustainable fabrics like soy yarn and hemp fibres
Innovation led by sustainability
OUR GREEN CREDENTIALS
TENCEL
A cellulose fibre of botanic origin: defining a new standard of sustainability. Supporting environmental balance.
BCI COTTON
Guaranteeing the origin and sustainability of the crops.
GRS RECYCLE POLYESTER
GRS certified and intended to meet the needs of companies looking to verify recycled product content and to verify responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in production. The objectives of the GRS are to define requirements to ensure accurate content claims and good working conditions, and that harmful environmental and chemical impacts are minimised. This includes companies in ginning, spinning, weaving and knitting, dyeing and printing and stitching in more than 50 countries.
ECO VERO
Viscose fibres derived from sustainable wood and pulp from certified and controlled sources. Meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle.
