Finnish company Spinnova makes wood-based materials that are biodegradable, create zero waste and are made with significantly less water than cotton.

Its CEO, Janne Poranen, said: “We are honoured to join this influential community. We want to help promote a cleaner textile industry in any way we can, based on our experience of a material innovation that involves no harmful chemicals.”

US-based textile company Eastman has also joined through its Naia cellulosic fibre, which is made from wood pulp in a closed-loop process where solvents are recycled back into the process for reuse. 

IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative has also joined. The Dutch company encourages joint investment in innovative models, boosting sustainable production and trade.

BAM Bamboo Clothing has joined as a ‘Friend’ of ZDHC.

ZDHC said: “ZDHC applauds these organisations in joining our mission and looks forward to a year of collaboration and engagement in the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme.”

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