Weba Weberei named 'Oeko-Tex Company of the Month'

12 Feb '14

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Protecting the environment and commitment to sustainability have traditionally played a significant role in all areas of the company and all product developments at weba Weberei Appenzell AG. For example, the company regularly undertakes energy saving actions on their own initiative.

In addition, the complete refitting of goods inspection allows efficient control and assessment of the manufactured fabrics. weba Weberei Appenzell AG is the first weaving mill in the world to be recognised according to the criteria of the new STeP by OEKO-TEX certification system.

As early as 1998, thecompany was also the first weaving mill in the group of pioneers to be awarded thecertificate of the OEKO-TEX Standard 1000 as an environmentally friendly and socially responsible company. In addition, weba was also the first weaving mill in the world to be awarded the OEKO-TEX Standard 100plus in 2007.

Kurt Ebneter highlights the company's claim of the role of pioneer in the sector: "In our corporate activities we focus on the model of a cleaner environment. For us, active protection of the environment has been part of our company philosophy for a long time."

OEKO-TEX Company of the Month

In 2011, OEKO-TEX launched the “Company of the Month” campaign. The objective is to highlight all those companies of the textile chain who stand out on account of their above average commitment to human ecological product safety and sustainable production conditions. The application to be „Company of the Month“ is open to all businesses with a valid OEKO-TEX certification.

Each month, an OEKO-TEX jury will select one company from all applications received. This company will then be explicitly named and presented on the internet campaign page as well as in publications such as the newsletter and press releases by the OEKO-TEX Association..

weba Weberei Appenzell AG is one of the most modern weaving mills in the whole of Europe and thanks to its creativity, flexibility, efficiency and continuous customer-focussed approach, has successfully fought off strong international competition.

The Swiss specialist in exclusive and innovative fabrics for the manufacture of shirts and blouses has developed a strong international image through its clear positioning as the quality supplier.

At weba, we concentrate on the manufacture of exclusive and pioneering shirt and blouse materials for renowned ready-made clothing manufacturers throughout the world.

The company currently employs 75 staff and is thus one of the most important employers in the region. Around 3.5 million metres of fabric are manufactured each year using modern and efficient weaving machines.

As a result of the close and long-term cooperation with partner companies both at the upstream (spinning mills) and the downstream (textile finisher) value creation levels, weba Weberei Appenzell AG regularly manages to bring pioneering innovations to the market.

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