HCF Textiles and Sustainability
Sustainability means meeting the needs of today’s generation without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to meet their needs.At HCF, we create a better future through the following environmental commitments:
Sustainable fibers
Recycled Content –Allow for recycling of post-consumer plastic water bottles, or PET bottles, into polyester fibers and Cationic Dyeable Polyester fibers. We also construct recycled nylon from post-industrial, or off-spec nylon, effectively reducing overall wastage. We aim to incorporate a higher percentage of recycled content into our fibers and eventually construct 100% of our synthetic fibers from recycled materials.
Renewable Fibers
Renewable Fibers – We are on a mission to offer 100% sustainable cotton. We will achieve this sustainability goal by producing certified organic cotton, recycled cotton, and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). Certified organic cotton is the most sustainable option we offer and accounts for 20% of the cotton we use. We are committed to expanding our use of certified organic cotton to between 40-50% over the next three years.
Sustainable Finishing
Reducing Our Chemical Footprint – Our goal is to minimize the use of hazardous chemicals and solvents from the finishing process and provide users with environmentally friendly finishes.
Third-Party Certification
Bluesign – Bluesign monitors the complex journey fabrics make from start to finish and guarantees the integrity of the supply chain process. Choosing Bluesign-certified material is an easy way to know that the manufacturer has taken the steps necessary for a sustainable product.
OEKO-TEX® – STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and product safety and sustainable production.
GRS – Global Recycled Standard (GRS) track and trace of recycled content. It uses a transaction certificate-based system, similar to organic certification, to ensure the highest level of integrity. This helps track recycled content through the value chain of certified final products.
