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Lindex to increase adoption of sustainable sources

25 Apr '17
2 min read

The fashion company Lindex aims to increase the usage of sustainable sources in its products, according to its sustainability report 2016. The company is working towards making 80 per cent of its garments from more sustainability fibres by 2020 and improve its production process by decreasing the consumption of water, energy and chemicals.

"Sustainability is essential in our business at Lindex. I am very proud of our great results and the dedication of Lindex employees and partners who drive change and improvement every day. We continue to work towards our goal that 80 per cent of our fashion will come from more sustainable sources by 2020," said Ingvar Larsson, CEO at Lindex.

In 2016, Lindex had been successful in making 50 per cent of garments from eco-friendly fibres along and over 90 per cent of the fashion company’s cotton came from more sustainable sources. Moreover, Lindex more sustainable denim assortment was developed further and 100 per cent of the fashion company’s denim is now Better Denim, which are made from more sustainable materials and with more sustainable washing processes. Almost 90 per cent of the denim assortment is also dyed with the cleanest indigo on the market, which is better for the environment and the people working in the production. (RR)

ALCHEMPro News Desk – India

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