Dongguan chooses Oeko-Tex to commit to sustainability

The company has enhanced its production efficiency whilst saving resources. It has installed a new setting machine with heat recovery ventilation. It is a high efficient system with low energy consumption, and more than 15 per cent of energy can be saved that way.

It is using TEC air jet dyeing machines with lower liquor ratio (5-6) to save water, electricity, gas, dyes and auxiliaries.

It has installed energy-saving LED lamps in the whole factory where it can save energy by setting specific timeslots to turn it on and off.

The company has adopted certain best practices in its facilities for better chemical management. Its chemical management division cooperates closely with chemical suppliers such as Huntsman, Archroma, Dystar, etc, in order to make sure that they always work with environmentally friendly products with good performance. The chemical managers strictly control the inventory. They have developed a comprehensive data base to ensure the traceability. It also carries out regular spot testing for harmful substances on high-risk items by 3rd parties.

Implementing the STeP system in its facilities in terms of people, management, productivity, product quality, environmental has impacted the brand image of the company. It has significantly increased the environmental awareness of its team and developed textiles that are harmless to human health and the environment. By doing that, it has built up a good image of sustainable textile production and enhanced its competitiveness in the market.

Testex has provided the company with practical and helpful suggestions on the topic of chemical managements.

“Implementing STeP by Oeko-Tex standard and getting certified upgraded the productivity level of the production site significantly. Additionally, this kind of international authoritative recognition is crucial in increasing customer confidence, as well as improving and strengthening our company’s image. It will eventually also play a big role in growing our sales,” said Testex STeP auditor Patrick Lam Hon Lung.

Dongguan Shatin Lakeside Textiles Printing & Dyeing Co Ltd is a well-organised and professional manufacturer in fabric knitting, printing and dyeing. The company takes measures to facilitate the continuation and improvement of existing production while the management puts high concern on occupational health and safety, environment protection, social responsibility and product quality.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (PC)