Zepel are not only dedicated to creating luxurious, easy-to-clean fabrics for the home, workplace and hospitality industry, but we're also committed to sustainable design.
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A Guide to Environmental Certifications
The arrival of our recycled and organic range welcomes a new exciting standard in yarn technology. Zepel are not only dedicated to creating luxurious, easy-to-clean fabrics for the home, workplace and hospitality industry, but we're also committed to sustainable design. We are currently working towards ensuring that many of our fabrics adhere to stringent environmental standards relating to manufacture and sustainability.
We are delighted to add new designs to our range that contain both Global Recycled Standard (GRS) polyester and Organic Content Standard (OCS) cotton.
This bringing peace of mind to you that the fabrics you choose are sustainable and produced according to strictly monitored organic standards.
What is the organic content standard?
What is the organic content standard?
Organic cotton fibres are produced according to organic agricultural standards which safeguard the health of soils, ecosystems, and people. There are no artificial chemicals or genetically modified organisms permitted under these organic guidelines, and instead natural processes are incorporated which benefit the environment.
The goal of the International Organic Content Standard is to increase the initiative of organic agriculture, and provide companies with a standard with which they can easily verify the organic nature of the composition of products. We are proud to be launching our new eco fabric collection which contains organic certified cotton.
These are the two specific standards we are currently working under:
OCS 100: Certifies products made with over 95% organic fibres that have been tracked through the production chain and segregated to prevent co-mingling with other fibres.
OCS Blended: are for all fabrics containing a minimum of 5% organic cotton and can be used for blends that contain any fibre, including conventional cotton.
Why should I choose organic certified fabrics?
Why should I choose organic certified fabrics?
Environmental issues are now at the forefront. Concerns about sustainability and the impact of plastics have led to an increased demand for ecologically-sound fabrics that still deliver in terms of performance and durability.
Selecting certified organic cotton gives you peace of mind about the origins of your fabric. If a fabric meets the criteria of the Organic Content Standard, you know that the fibres have made the grade all the way through the manufacturing process. This means that it's not just organic, it’s also certified organic.
Environmentally-conscious fabrics:
Environmentally-conscious fabrics:
During this process of offering a wider variety of organic fabrics, we continue to remain committed to environmentally friendly manufacturing processes as reflected in our STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certification.
This renowned certification shows that a fabric has met a strict set of environmental criteria which go beyond necessary legal requirements. The manufacturing process that defines certification STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® means that the addition of chemicals are closely monitored, and any environmental impacts are kept at a minimum. We guarantee there are no chemicals released from these fabrics. Our aim is for all Zepel products to eventually be accredited with this important certification.
At Zepel we are closely aligned with a future-focused approach to sustainable fabric design. We not only put consumer safety and environmental responsibility at the core of our manufacturing processes, but we are also dedicated to looking after the planet we live in today and for years to come.
Our respect for environmental measures such as reducing the use of chemicals, energy and water are fundamentally grounded in our admiration for the natural world.
Together we can work towards a more sustainable world.
Zepel are thrilled to announce that we now offer easy clean fabrics containing polyester certified under the Global Recycled Standard. So, what exactly is this certification? Well to put it simply, it’s a step in the right direction. To obtain the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), a product must ...
