SUSTAINABILITY
Transitioning to a fully sustainable model is the most pressing issue facing the global textile manufacturing industry
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...ÅžAFAK is leading the change towards a more sustainable future by supporting suppliers and clients alike to adopt more sustainable practices on the path towards becoming fully sustainable
WHY ÅžAFAK
Saving the future of tomorrow means changing the world today
The textile industry is undergoing tremendous change to meet the goals of the UN’s Paris Agreement. ÅžAFAK is committed to helping our customers and suppliers adapt for the future.
SAFAK aims to be at the cutting edge of the textile industry in adopting sustainable materials and practices in our products. To this end, SAFAK conducts carbon footprint Life Cycle Assessments at the product and corporate levels. ÅžAFAK's next chapter is committing to a fully sustainable future.
Operations
Investments in high efficiency equipment including high-throughput machines
Increased sustainability of supply chain through procurement of green materials certified by Global Recycled Standards
Adoption and implementation of international standards for environmental responsibility, including ISO 14001 and OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Life Cycle Assessments at the corporate and product levels being conducted to measure and track carbon footprint and sustainability
Conversion of products away from water-intensive dyeing towards more sustainable dope dyed yarns
Products
Collaborative R&D to convert products to be more sustainable and develop new more environmentally-friendly products
ÅžAFAK works across it's entire business to build a more sustainable textile industry