Sustainable Textile Chemical Management - Hohenstein

The textile supply chain is large, complicated, multi-tiered and dispersed.

...and so is its use of chemicals.

- >196 countries with differing and changing laws & industry initiatives
- Contract manufacturing complicates management & transparency
- Factory output, from waste to product, is a result of incoming chemicals
- Extensive water use, soil & groundwater contamination

How does the industry manage?

Do these "methods" look familiar?

Icons for: hope for the best, company policies, testing protocols, disclosure requirements, on-site verification. — Common approaches to chemical management - some riskier than others - that should be combined to increase effectiveness.

Manage chemicals strategically.

Don't reinvent the wheel. Use systematic tools for responsible chemical management.

Hohenstein chemical experts help you meet requirements for sustainable production and product stewardship - with tools to integrate best practices for proper handling and chemical management into your business and your supply chain.

From establishing a baseline chemical inventory to customizing strategic test plans, from certification to proactive green chemistry, Hohenstein partners to protect your business, your customers and the planet.

Restricted Substance Testing (RSL)

Hohenstein partners to help you meet legal and customer requirements while managing your risk.

Make a smart testing plan

Input Chemistry Screening

ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification is a verification process for chemicals, colorants and auxiliaries. We analyze whether chemical products, and the individual ingredients, meet specific legal requirements and standards for safe and sustainable production of textile and leather products.

Certify or source better chemistry

Greener Chemistry

Hohenstein collaborations create pathways for brands and suppliers to eliminate hazardous chemicals from supply chains.

Production Facility Certification

STeP by OEKO-TEX® certification identifies textile and leather production facilities that successfully implement environmentally friendly production processes and socially responsible working conditions. We analyze all relevant factors of production (chemical management, environmental performance, environmental management, social responsibility, safety at the workplace, quality management) and evaluate for benchmarking and continuous improvement.

Identify sustainable production

Product Safety Certification

Brands, retailers and manufacturers use STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® in their sourcing and product stewardship strategies to remove harmful substances from raw materials and finished goods.

Join the movement

More Sustainable Sourcing

>21,000 companies have certified millions of raw materials, processes and products. Access to the list is online and free.

Wastewater analysis

Harmful substances

Ecological impact

Biodegradability

Contact

Ben Mead

Managing Director
Hohenstein Institute America

+1 800 731 9468 Phone USA@Hohenstein.comEmail