Recycled General Interlinings - providing PET solutions for sustainable apparel
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House of Sustainability
A concept featuring more than 500 innovative and sustainable solutions
With the presentation of the House of Sustainability concept, Freudenberg Apparel is offering its customers worldwide a wide range of innovative solutions that enable them to produce their own products sustainably according to the highest standards.
The House of Sustainability offers more than 500 solutions of first-class quality for a wide range of applications in the apparel industry.
Unique on the market, clear and transparent and with a clear vision for the future, Freudenberg presents the company’s complete range of sustainable solutions.
The 7 pillars of the Freudenberg Apparel House of Sustainability
Recycable interlinings – the new generation of interlinings
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Energy saving interlinings – helping factories reduce energy needed
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Biodegradable interlinings – for a better tomorrow
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Sustainable cotton – responsible sourcing
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Nature-based interlinings – part of our sustainable contribution
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Recycled thermal insulation and linings – from recycled post-consumer PET-bottles
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Sustainability has been integral to the company since it was founded
Since it was first established in 1887, sustainability has been firmly anchored in the company’s guiding principles. The basis of all trade/all activities is the striving to reduce our own footprint with the aim of promoting the handprint of our customers.
Footprint refers to the environmental impact of the company’s own production processes and handprint refers to products and services that support customers in achieving their own sustainability goals.
Success story examples
- Pioneer in the recycling of PET bottles, with the first recycling plant going into operation in 1991
- Freudenberg Apparel develops biodegradable nonwovens as early as 1995
- Today, the company recycles over 2.5 billion post-consumer PET bottles every year
House of Sustainability
The global shift towards greater sustainability and transparency in the apparel industry is driving many companies and suppliers to develop alternative approaches and solutions. With the House of Sustainability, Freudenberg Apparel is offering a holistic concept for a sustainable future in the apparel industry.
As the world’s leading supplier of interlinings, tapes, plackets and preformed materials, linings and thermal insulation, the company is taking full responsibility. At the core of the House of Sustainability are seven product pillars supported by a foundation of certifications, sustainable raw materials and modern technologies as well as significant CO2 savings.
The Freudenberg House of Sustainability
The foundation for the Freudenberg House of Sustainability is made up of four elements: Certifications & Regulations, Raw Materials, Technology and Carbon Footprint. This foundation supports seven pillars providing customers with more than 500 sustainable solutions. The House of Sustainability enables customers to choose the right solutions for their sustainable applications and to meet their sustainability goals efficiently. In addition, all Freudenberg services are visible and transparent.
Recycled general interlinings
Interlinings made from recycled polyester. By recycling post-consumer PET bottles, Freudenberg is not only minimizing its carbon footprint, but is also helping its customers to manufacture more sustainable garments by choosing sustainable components.
Recyclable interlinings
Interlinings made from 100% polyamide 6. These interlinings can be recycled indefinitely for a consistent closed-loop economy.
Energy-saving interlinings
Interlinings with an innovative adhesive that reduces the fuse-line temperature. This saves energy during fusing and speeds up the fusing process, thereby increasing output.
Biodegradable interlinings
Thermal insulations and interlinings that are made of cellulose and cotton and are 100% biodegradable in soil. The energy-efficient production process for these interlinings is free from water-endangering raw materials and toxic substances.
Sustainable cotton interlinings
Interlinings made from certified sustainable cotton. Certifications include Cradle to Cradle, Global Organic Textile Standard, Organic 100 and others.
Nature-based interlinings
Interlinings wholly or partly derived from renewable and sustainable sources such as trees, wool, silk, and animal hair such as horsehair.
Recycled thermal insulations & linings
Thermal insulations and linings made from recycled polyester offering premium softness, warmth retention and extreme wear comfort for sportswear.
Technology
Freudenberg uses cutting-edge technologies in its manufacturing processes in order to minimize the impact on the environment, such as energy harvesting technologies, zero liquid discharge, and monitoring systems.
Carbon Footprint
Based on its Values & Principles, Freudenberg is committed to reducing its carbon footprint worldwide. The company plans to generate some 25% of its sales from sustainable products by 2025.
Raw Materials
Freudenberg uses sustainable raw materials to develop solutions. These materials are, for example, free from environmentally harmful substances (Azo & APEO, PFC), recycled, natural-based or biodegradable.
Certifications & Regulations
Freudenberg is certified to definitive standards. These include the following: BCI, C2C Gold, bluesign, Global Recycled Standard, Higg Index, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, REACH and Restricted Substances List.
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If you would like to know more about the House of Sustainability or our sustainable solutions, or how we can help you be more successful, please contact us.
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