Sustainability

Achieving Sustainability in the Textiles Industry

The textile industry plays a crucial role in our global economy, but it also has a significant environmental impact. To address this, Frenkel Textiles is focused on implementing sustainable practices to reduce our carbon footprint and promote environmental stewardship. The key strategies we deploy for achieving sustainability in the textile industry aim to reduce water usage, implement recycling programs and collaborating with eco-friendly suppliers. It is our mission at Frenkel Textiles to be part of the solution and through our products, contribute to a better world.

Weaving Technology into Our Sustainability

Advances in textile tech aren't just about boosting efficiency—they're about enhancing sustainability too. At Frenkel Textiles, we look for suppliers who employ modern techniques like waterless dyeing processes or closed-loop systems that recycle water and chemicals. This not only reduces environmental impact but also cuts down on waste and energy consumption. By our partnering with innovators in the field, our customers are not just buying products; they're investing in a future where textiles leave a lighter footprint.

Sustainability is not just a choice, it's a responsibility.

Transparency is at the Heart of Everything We Do

Transparency in our practices is absolutely key to Frenkel Textiles. We embrace it, and aim to set ourselves apart in a crowded marketplace. We ensure that our suppliers are open about their manufacturing processes and labour practices. It’s about more than just knowing where our products come from; it’s about understanding how they’re made and who is making them. Implementing traceability helps us monitor the supply chain more effectively, leading to informed decisions and fostering a culture of trust and responsibility. So, here’s to making an impact—one sheet, one towel at a time!

One Planet, One Goal

Frenkel Textiles embodies the ethos of "one planet, one goal" in its approach to sustainability within the textiles industry. With a deep-rooted commitment to environmental stewardship, Frenkel Textiles integrates sustainable practices throughout its entire supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing processes and distribution. Through innovative techniques such as using organic cotton, recycled fibers, and eco-friendly dyes, Frenkel Textiles minimizes its environmental footprint while producing high-quality, ethically-made textiles. Embracing the principle of circularity, Frenkel Textiles also promotes a closed-loop system, ensuring that products are designed for longevity and recyclability, thereby reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. By prioritizing the preservation of our planet and fostering a sustainable future, Frenkel Textiles exemplifies the notion that our collective goal is to safeguard the health of our one and only planet.

Green Certified

Frenkel Textiles proudly stands as a beacon of sustainability in the textiles industry, having attained green certification across all key standards. With unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility, Frenkel Textiles has undergone rigorous assessments and met the stringent criteria set forth by prominent certification bodies. From Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and beyond, Frenkel Textiles holds certifications that validate its commitment to producing textiles in harmony with nature and human health. These certifications affirm Frenkel Textiles' adherence to stringent ecological and social criteria, ensuring that its products are not only of superior quality but also ethically and environmentally sound. By achieving green certification in all pivotal standards, Frenkel Textiles solidifies its position as a leader in sustainable textile manufacturing, setting a precedent for responsible industry practices and inspiring others to follow suit in safeguarding our planet for generations to come.

 

Industry Standards

SA 8000

2014 social certification standard for factories and organisations across the globe.

STeP by OEKO-TEX® certification

A system that allows a transparent analysis of production facilities sustainability and social responsibility efforts. Its six modules consider fair working conditions, quality management, environmentally friendly processing technologies and chemical management.

Higg Index Verified module of 2018

Is a suite of tools that enables brands, and facilities of all sizes at every stage in their sustainability journey to accurately measure and score a company or product's sustainability performance.

Oeko-Tex ®

 Is an independent certification system for textiles that have been tested for harmful substances. Textiles can only be certified if all components of a labelled item meet the specified requirements.

BEPI - Business Environmental Performance Initiative

Covers a comprehensive set of 11 Environmental Performance Areas and is based on the GSCP Environmental Reference Tools. BEPI helps you and your supply chain shortlist the top five environmental hot spots by location. This allows for focused efforts, increasing the impact of improvement activities.

Global Recycled Standard (GRS) 4.0

Is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of Recycled Content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.

Global Organic Textile (GOTS) 5.0

The aim of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

Organic Content Standard (OCS)

 Is a standard for tracking and verifying the content of organically grown materials in a final product.ISO 9001:2015 - the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.