Zara Is Going To Be 100% Sustainable! These "Green Fibers" Are About To Take Shape.

A few days ago, the Inditex group of fast fashion brand Zara announced at the annual general meeting of shareholders: the group's 7500 stores will be efficient and energy saving before 2019; before 2025, 100% of all brands of the group including Zara, Pull &Bear and Massimo Dutti will be made of sustainable fabrics. At present, Zara's Join Life series has 100% sustainable materials and a 20% share in the brand.

Sustainability -- suddenly became a hot topic in the fashion industry that once used "fast" as the king. Research by ShareCloth, a retail software company, found that in 2018, the fashion industry produced 150 billion garments, and over 50% of fast fashion products were abandoned after a year of production, and 12 million 800 thousand tons of clothing were poured into landfills every year. The fast fashion brand represented by Zara has been questioned not only by the environment but also by its declining performance. It is undeniable that the awakening of consumers' environmental awareness has become one of the reasons why fast fashion brands are no longer so popular.

Textile demand for sustainable development has never been more intense than today. China is a big textile country in the world, whether from quantity or quality, from market demand or social responsibility. Every angle will come to the conclusion that China must realize the conclusion of "green" of textiles. However, the pursuit of green textiles seems to be a commonplace topic, but the difference is that, compared with the past, the realization of green textiles has been improved from the perspective of industrial chain. The emergence of "green fiber" has given the textile "natural green gene".

"Green fiber" has been in existence for three years since its advent. Its strict certification standard has become the standard for many enterprises to produce "quasi green fiber". The enterprises eager to get the certification have also eliminated the backwardness, improved the technology, and continuously implemented the high quality development of the benchmarking industry banner.

In June this year, at the China chemical fiber science and technology conference held in Quanzhou, Fujian, the China Chemical Fiber Industry Association awarded the "green fiber" certification to the six newly certified enterprises. So far, there are 27 enterprises producing "green fiber" in China, and this is only the "sunrise" moment of "green fiber", and a more hot future belongs to "green fiber". Recently, this reporter interviewed the newly certified six enterprises responsible persons and talked with them about their own "green fiber" and their cognition of "green textiles".

Zhang Jiangbo, general manager of Jiangyin Huahong Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd.

"Green development is a national policy and a mission."

　　 Enterprise small files: Jiangyin Huahong Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. was founded in 2002. The company adheres to the production of high quality and differentiated products by adhering to the principles of integrity, standard operation and high standard and strict requirements. Its "woshi" brand polyester staple fiber is widely used in the fields of cotton textile, thread making, non-woven manufacturing and so on. It is famous for its pure color, stable performance, soft handle and high quality, and its product quality is stable in the national A-level standard for a long time.

I think green development is our national policy and the mission entrusted by the times. Today, the demand for green products is growing rapidly. It is the only way to join the "green fiber" family in terms of production and business needs and brand building. This time, our company has entered into two categories of products: one is "recycling chemical fiber". This product is made from recycled materials such as polyester waste silk scrap, garment factory shoe cutting leftover bits, waste beverage bottles and other raw materials. After recycling, it produces polyester staple fiber, which embodies the concept of circular economy.

The other is "coloring chemical fiber from raw liquid". This product adds certain formula pigments in the process of chemical fiber processing, so that the products produced have the color of users' needs, which not only reduces the production cost of the industrial chain, but also reduces the dyeing energy consumption and sewage discharge of the rear Road, reflecting the concept of low carbon and environmental protection.

In fact, green development has long been the development strategy of our enterprises. The two categories of products we obtained were eight years ago, and the technology of producing colored fibers with proprietary intellectual property rights was also patented in 2015.

I believe that the trend of green development is irresistible. The textile industry is a traditional industry in China, with a wide range and huge prospects. From our company's development process of green fiber technology for many years, it is difficult to start, but the road is getting wider and wider. It may not be a big return now, but we believe that the prospects are bright.

Xu Guoliang, chairman of Hangzhou BMA chemical fiber spinning Co., Ltd.

"The future is bright and the road is tortuous."

　　 Small enterprise archives: Hangzhou BMA chemical fiber spinning Co., Ltd. was founded in 1989. The company specializes in the research, production, sales and service of colored coloured fibers and differential functional fibers, and has a provincial R & D center. It is a state-level high-tech enterprise. The company has about 260 employees and technical personnel account for more than 40%. The company has five advanced domestic raw liquid coloring fibers and differential modified polyester staple fiber production line, which can meet the personalized demand of many varieties and fewer batches, and provide 100 thousand tons of colored fiber and differential modified fiber for the market every year. At present, the company has formed six main products, which are colored fibers as raw materials, modified fibers, fine denier fibers, profiled fibers, functional fibers and high-performance fibers.

This application has two internal driving forces to join the "green fiber". The first is from the spirit of "galloping horse", the spirit of forging ahead and bravely fighting for the first place. In 2016, China Chemical Fiber Industry Association launched the "green fiber" logo certification work, which has become the goal of our "horse racing people". To this end, we have eliminated backward transformation activities at the equipment level, worked hard at the technical level, and continuously explored the improvement of the coloring technology of the raw liquid. At the production level, third scale cleaner production audits were conducted, and the scores were passed above 90 points, which fundamentally improved the production process of the workshop. Another driving force comes from a sense of responsibility. I think enterprises should bear more social responsibilities and stronger sense of environmental protection to improve technology, energy conservation and emission reduction. It is not only for the development of enterprises not to be eliminated, but also for the sustainable development of society.

There are two main products for our enterprises: recycling chemical fibers and coloring chemical fibers. One of the most important green keywords is recycling and reproduction. Recycled chemical fibers are made from waste bottles, plastic and waste textiles. The fibers are made by chemical or physical means combined with spinning technology. Fiber products are modified by modifying, blending, blending, copolymerization, profiled, coloured and other functions, making great use of waste and the waste silk produced by themselves. The coloring of chemical fibers in raw liquid is a fiber made in the production of chemical fibers by adding proper coloring agents when polymerizing or spinning. The main feature is that fibers are given various colors in the production process, and the printing and dyeing part is omitted in the process of downstream production.

Under the pressure of increasingly stringent environmental protection, green textiles are more and more recognized by the market, and are standing on the new "draught", ushering in new opportunities. Although the industry is still facing some practical problems, with the increasing demand of the market, these problems will always be solved gradually. Therefore, the future market and development trend of green textiles are bright, and the road is also tortuous.

In order to pass the certification of green fiber, the enterprise has made long-term planning and unremitting efforts, and has made a lot of efforts at all levels. But we clearly realize that this is a stepping stone to the modern green production mode. This is not only an endorsement, but also a form of self-restraint that encourages enterprises to go ahead for a long time. The core of the green fiber logo is the source of green, which is not achieved overnight. We will never stop exploring the momentum of green production and green products. On the contrary, it is necessary to make use of recycled waste cleaner production in the long run, pay more attention to the technological precipitation of self research and development, and differentiate and develop various green fibers to provide consumers with choices. Through the certification of green fiber, our development goal of horse racing is more clear, and development is also more urgent.

Xue Liwei, Minister of brand of China Textile Institute Green Fiber Co., Ltd.

"Green is the main trend of future textiles"

　　 Enterprise small file: China Textile Institute green fiber joint stock company is a company which is jointly invested by China General Technology Group, Xinxiang Bailu group and China machinery industry group in 2015, and is engaged in the production, operation, technology and product development of new solvent method cellulose fiber (Lyocell). China GM - China spinning green fiber owns the technology and equipment of the project with independent intellectual property rights. At present, the production scale of Lyocell fiber with an annual output of 100 thousand tons has been formed. China General Technology Group plans to build 500 thousand tons of industrial scale by 2021, and 1 million tons of industrial scale in 2023, becoming the world's No. 1 industrial group of Lyocell fiber.

Since China's chemical fiber Association carried out the certification of green fiber in 2016, China textile has been actively preparing and eager to join the big family of green fiber. It was not until 2019 that our production capacity and scale became more mature and stable that we began to successfully pass the green fiber certification. First of all, the production of the company's fiber is completely consistent with the requirements of green fiber certification. After certification, it can enhance its brand image, further promote the concept of green development to the downstream, and promote our green products, such as the imported fiber. Secondly, green fiber certification is a very good platform. There are a lot of excellent enterprises. China Textile and green fiber hope to join this platform and promote the green development of the whole industry together with the enterprises certified by green fiber.

The textile products certified by China spinning and green fiber belong to bio based chemical fibers. The new solvent method is used for spinning. The raw materials come from renewable trees in nature, and the finished products can be completely biodegraded. At the same time, the process has the characteristics of environmental protection and green. All the production processes do not discharge waste water, waste gas and waste residue, and the recovery rate of solvent reaches over 99%. Therefore, the textile fibers of China spinning green fiber have truly realized the requirements of green materials, green production and green products.

The nineteen major reports of the party clearly put forward the concept of green development and encourage more and more textile enterprises to take the road of green development. Many textile enterprises and terminal brands also regard green sustainability as their goal in the coming years. At the same time, as people's awareness of environmental protection increases, more and more consumers will pay attention to green products when choosing textiles. Therefore, green textiles have very good prospects for development and will also be the main trend of textile development in the future.

Zhou Kaixiang, general manager of Changle Lifeng Textile Co., Ltd., Fujian,

"Resource saving is a long way to go."

　　 Enterprise small files: Fujian Changle Lifeng Textile Co., Ltd. adhering to the development concept of "green, low carbon, environmental protection, recycling economy", taking recycled P E T material recycling as its mission, with raw material recovery, chemical fiber production, spinning, weaving and dyeing and finishing matching, is a comprehensive industrial chain, competitive and comprehensive private enterprise.

Green production and green products are the needs of social development. Under the guidance of the policy of "resource development and conservation at the same time and giving top priority to saving", the central government and the State Council have increased the intensity of industrial restructuring and technological transformation with the main contents of energy conservation and consumption reduction. But China is still a country with a shortage of resources and a serious waste of resources. With the rapid economic development, population growth and the improvement of people's living standards, the waste of resources under the traditional economic development mode has become increasingly prominent, and the situation of resource shortage has become increasingly prominent. Resource utilization rate is low, environmental pollution is great, and resource saving is a long way to go.

The products that our company obtains "green fiber" certification embodies the following characteristics: the production process is green, in our whole production process, there is no chemical change, only changes the material shape under the heating state, spinning in molten state, and drafting in water bath and steam, altering the arrangement of macromolecules. In order to increase its spinnability, it gives certain value in the production process by mechanical crimping. The raw materials used are green. 100% of the raw materials we use are polyester waste from consumption, and the other part comes from waste material and waste fabric. The excipients and additives used are green. In the process of production, oil additives, brighteners and masterbatch are absolutely green products. Our products are green. The coloring of coloured fibers is the addition of macromolecular chains at the melting temperature of 280 to 300 degrees. The color fastness is very good. It can reach 4 level standard and will not fade in the process of use.

Now people are more aware of the harm of environmental pollution than ever before. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, green textiles will be widely recognized and the future market is very broad. Through this certification, "responsible consumption and production" is our bounden duty. The realization of zero waste landfill has reached a consensus. We should be the forerunner and leader of green fiber, and make our due contribution to the recycling economy of resource recycling.

Song Taiquan, chairman and general manager of Yantai Taihe new material Limited by Share Ltd,

"Green development of textiles is not only a trend, but also a responsibility."

　　 Enterprise Archives: Yantai Taihe new material Limited by Share Ltd, founded in 1987, specializes in R & D and production of high-performance fibers. It was listed in Shenzhen Stock Exchange in June 2008. The company has formed ten major product systems that are dominated by spandex, aramid and para aramid. It has stepped out of a steady, professional and innovative way of sustainable development and has become a benchmark enterprise for China's chemical fiber industry to participate in global high-tech competition. The company has the leading research and development platform of the national aramid Engineering Technology Research Center, the national accredited enterprise technology center and the Shandong aramid industry technology innovation strategic alliance (lead unit). It is the national high performance aramid fiber mobilization center, and has won the two prize of the national science and technology progress 2 times.

In the current global attention to sustainable development environment, Yantai Taihe new material Limited by Share Ltd spare no effort to carry out environmental protection work, innovation product process route, to protect the environment and human health to make their own efforts. Joining the "green fiber" family and promoting green manufacturing and environmental protection are our bounden social responsibilities.

Meta aramid (scientific name polyphthalic two benzoyl amine two amine, also known as Aramid 1313), has excellent properties such as high temperature resistance, intrinsic flame retardancy, electrical insulation, radiation resistance and chemical corrosion resistance. It is widely used in electrical insulation, personal protection, environmental protection, advanced manufacturing and other important areas, and is a key material for national defense industry and national backbone equipment manufacturing. The certified Tam solution is dyed with aramid fiber and is produced by wet spinning process. It is a high performance fiber produced by adding environmental colorants into spinning raw solution. At the same time, aramid fiber belongs to the essence of flame retardant fiber. Its flame retardancy is an inherent characteristic on the internal molecular structure. It reduces the use of flame retardants, reduces the serious impact on the environment caused by the harmful components of flame retardants in the washing wastage or waste disposal, greatly improves the degree of "green" of textiles, and has prominent environmental friendly characteristics.

The green development of textiles is the development trend of the industry. It is also the corporate social responsibility. Green will surely be the necessary condition for the future chemical fiber products to enter the market. This green fiber certification process is rigorous, and the certification standard is well documented, covering the entire manufacturing process of fiber manufacturing from raw materials to production processes to finished products. Through this certification, we have helped us conduct self-examination, perfected the company's production management system and improved the level of process control. We will also take this certification as an opportunity to deepen the concept of green development, innovate green development path, and promote the popularization and application of green fiber.

Guo Qinghai, general manager of Guangdong high tech fiber Limited by Share Ltd,

"Green fiber certification is the concept of ascension, direction of guidance."

　　 Enterprise small file: Guangdong montay high tech fiber Limited by Share Ltd was founded in 2013, specializing in polypropylene fiber R & D, production and sales, in the domestic polypropylene filament industry production and market share are ranked first. Based on the development of differential and functional polypropylene filament, the company has developed high strength low shrinkage yarn, super fine denier yarn, profiled cross-sectional yarn on the basis of regular polypropylene FDY and DTY, as well as functional and differential polypropylene filament with UV resistance, anti-aging, antibacterial, flame retardant, far-infrared and night light. China Textile Association is listed as the focus of the industry to cultivate listed companies, and is recognized by the China Chemical Fiber Industry Association as the "national functional polypropylene fiber research and development production base".

To achieve healthy and sustainable development, the industry must solve the problem of raw materials and pollution, and fiber is the main source of the textile industry. The development of "green fiber" is of great significance. Our company's "green fiber" certification is the raw liquor coloring chemical fiber. The product is inorganic mineral material instead of chemical dye, which eliminates the pollution of waste water after dyeing of fabric or fabric, and is more green and energy saving.

With the improvement of people's living standards, people's demands for clothing, food and housing have been increasingly enhanced. They pay more attention to health. The requirements for textiles are on the basis of fit and comfortable. They also pursue color and harmless to the human body. What's more, they hope to have some special functions better, such as the nursing function of the skin. In addition, the market demand for automotive textiles will continue to increase for the rapidly developing automobile industry. Through the certification of "green fiber", we have enhanced the popularity of our enterprises. Downstream enterprises are more willing to cooperate with us, and also help the downstream enterprises in environmental protection. The certification of "green fiber" is the promotion of the concept of textiles in China, and it also plays a guiding role in the textile industry.

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