Bühler: future lies in ecologically sound textile products
16 Mar '11
4 min read
So, for Bühler AG, protecting the environment and taking an ecological approach are an essential part of their philosophy. Spurred on by the OEKOTEX Standard 1000, which certifies the entire yarn plant as an environmentally friendly production site, the company is constantly planning and implementing new measures to improve its environmental sustainability. That may mean installing new air jet spinning machines which use 30% less energy, or the new locally supplied woodchip heating system which uses local resources to heat offices and auxiliary rooms, or the three small in-house hydroelectric power plants which generate about 10% of the electricity from renewable sources.
This admirable commitment and the OEKO-TEX Standard 1000 certification are also of great benefit for marketing purposes. For major clients like Eterna AG, Cilander AG or Jenny Fabrics AG, it is precisely this reliability and tested safety that form the basis for their many years of partnership with Hermann Bühler AG.
Nevertheless, when it comes to sustainability, Bühler still has a great deal planned for the future. As Martin Kägi explains: "It begins with our range of yarns and how we select our fibres. Our Organic range consists of organically grown extra long staple cotton, while our Rainbow yarns set new ecological standards, as they are dyed entirely without salt or soda and use far less dye.
Then, we also spin Lenzing Micro Modal fibres made from renewable beech wood. 85% of the energy needed to produce the fibres comes from the waste wood from the cellulose production."
One thing is sure: in its ecological approach and sustainable production methods, Bühler AG is sending a clear signal. Martin Kägi believes that the long-standing cooperation with OEKO-TEX confirms what has always been the main stated aim of the company: "Having our yarns tested under the OEKOTEX Standard 100 gives us the certainty that no harmful substances which may be in the raw material get passed on to our customers."
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