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Clariant joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

11/06/2012
Swiss-based specialty chemicals company, Clariant, has announced that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), saying that the move is aligned with its long-term commitment to uphold sustainable practices in textiles, and supports the SAC’s overall vision of addressing social and environmental challenges in the apparel and footwear industry.

“Over the past 15 years, Clariant has been assisting brands, retailers and textile producers in adopting more sustainable operations and processes. Joining the SAC is a natural progression in our contribution to the industry’s move towards greener production,” said Thomas Winkler, head of Clariant’s textile chemicals business unit. “We will continue to innovate to ensure that our products and production processes use resources and energy more efficiently, thus reducing our impact on the environment.”

Founded by an industry-wide group of leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, manufacturers, non-governmental organisations, academic experts and the US Environmental Protection Agency, the SAC works to reduce the environmental and social impacts of apparel and footwear products around the world.

Jason Kibbey, executive director of the SAC, commented: “Clariant’s engagement is the sign that we are taking the right route towards a greener textile industry.”

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