Raw Material Assessment for Cradle to Cradle completed

18 Jan '08

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While most of the raw materials achieved a green or yellow assessment rating, meaning there is little to no, or low to moderate risk to human and environmental health, there are some pigments in the AF&Y color library that did not meet the protocol for such a rating. These materials include pigments such as yellows and oranges that contain heavy metals, primarily intended for high UV applications.

AF&Y is collaborating with its suppliers to create new formulations so that any ingredients that do not currently qualify for Cradle to Cradle certification can be phased out as new technologies are available. In the meantime, AF&Y will actively promote the wide variety of compliant color pallets so that customers can knowingly create and submit fabrics for MBDC Cradle to Cradle certification.

“Cradle to Cradle certification raises the bar and holds companies accountable for creating products that are based on a sound environmental and sustainable platform,” said Jay Bolus, MBDC vice president, technical operations.

“AF&Y recognized the importance and value of substantiating what they already believed to be an environmentally safe product, and this has given them a competitive advantage within the industry. Now they can ensure their customers are creating fabrics that epitomize true Cradle to Cradle Design.”

To further it's commitment to positive environmental practices, AF&Y announced a recycling program last May, whereby it will take back all AF&Y yarns and fabrics made exclusively of AF&Y yarns to be recycled and regenerated to produce a variety of durable goods.

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