SGS, a leading testing, inspection and certification company, has partnered with Jeanologia to launch a new service for fashion retailers, manufacturers and brand owners looking to minimise the environmental impact of denim textile production.
The Advanced Light Sensitive Fabric Test of SGS, which uses technology developed by Jeanologia, measures the suitability of denim fabrics for laser marking, based on their sensitivity to light, and provides an objective score of a fabric’s quality through the global Advanced Light Sensitive 100 mark system.
It’s worth noting here that laser marking significantly reduces both water consumption and the use of toxic and chemical substances, bringing efficiencies via reduced costs and more consistent finishes within the end product.
Further, the test also provides an accurate measurement of how a denim fabric reacts to laser processing and which fabrics are best suited to achieving fashionable finishes (natural and vintage) with a low environmental impact.
Yvonne Tse, Vice President, Global Softlines, commented “We are proud to launch this service which supports the sustainable production of fashion textiles. We are seeing how laser marking is transforming the industry by significantly reducing water wastage and the use of toxic chemical substances during production. For those manufacturers looking to take advantage of more eco-friendly technology, Advanced Light Sensitive test can be a vital step in that process.”
Enrique Silla, CEO at Jeanologia, mentioned “Our mission is to change the industry and make it more ethical, eco-efficient and sustainable. To do this, not only do we need to change the sourcing model, but also bring in new methods and techniques for analysis and standardisation. All stakeholders need to be facing the same direction.”
