EX-Pollution
a revolutionary new process
Today customers want to know what impact a product has on the environment, on the workers who manufacture it and on them as a customer. Sustainability has now become an important product feature.
EXP stands for “EX-Pollution”, or the avoidance of pollutants during the anti-felting treatment process. EXP is a revolutionary new process from the Schoeller Spinning Group that enables the wool to remain machine-washable without the use of chlorine. With the EXP treatment, also tumbler drying is possible now (Special knitting specifications and own tests are necessary). Schoeller has set a benchmark with this innovation and once again proven its commitment to ecological sustainability.
SUPREME GOTS EXP HORIZON GOTS EXP
PROGRESS EXP SYMBIOSIS EXP DEGR.
Wool fibre structure
Wool has a scaly surface, and as its fibres do not sit uniformly, they snag when they contact one another (1). A warm, humid environment increases this effect and the wool becomes felted. Wool is treated in order to prevent this from happening.
The process
The conventional process previously used involves smoothing these scales and then coating the chlorinated wool fibres with a wash-resistant film (2). A substantial amount of AOX pollutant is released during this process. This results in environmental pollution and is directly attributable to the wool fibres. EXP completely avoids the use of chlorine and employs natural salts as an oxidization agent.
So you could say that EXP is a “revWOOLution” (3).
The EXP Process is certified by:
Spinning technology
no limits
Thanks to the diverse spinning technology possibilities, there are almost no limits to the targeted development of classic or innovative yarns.
Corona protection
Effective against coronavirus
Treating PES textiles with Schoeller-Fresh can reduce viral load by up to 99%. The tested product is now verifiably effective against viruses (in accordance with ISO 18184:2019). Tests were conducted using a feline coronavirus possessing structures and mechanisms reminiscent of SARS-Cov2, thus facilitating inferences about Covid-19.
For many years Schoeller has been successfully applying Schoeller-Fresh to keep bacteria and other microbes from settling on products and to protect them against stain formation and unpleasant odors. It has now officially been proven effective against viruses. Fresh is a patented (by Sanitized®) ammonium silane-based technology.
Schoeller-Fresh is the perfect tool for an antiviral and anti bacteria treatment of protective textiles.
International Organization for Standardization
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management and r&d system
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
ISO 50001 Energy management system
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
GOTS ensures the organic status of textiles from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to labelling, in order to provide credible assurance to the consumer. CSR criteria according to the ILO conventions and animal welfare are an important focus. Mulesing is totally forbidden since standard version 6.0. GOTS requires and defines amounts of natural and organic material in textile products. The identification and verifying of the organic content in textile products along the entire chain of custody is crucial. The Standard defines and uphold restrictions in the use of chemicals and environmental requirements.
Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
RWS verifies animal welfare (for example no mulesing) and land management requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product.
International Association of Natural Textile Industry (IVN certified BEST)
For IVN Best only organic materials are allowed as raw material for textile production. Traceability and identification of organic material through complete chain-of-custody, based on GOTS are mandatory. Defined very strict chemical restrictions and residue allowances. Strict social and environmental practices and requirements are defined
Nativa
Main focus of Nativa is the animal welfare based on the five freedoms for farm animals (e.g. no mulesing). The standard is owned by Chargeur group. The certified wool is sheard from sheep graze in the lush meadows, for example Patagonia and enjoy their freedom under the careful care of selected farmers. Tracability could be guaranteed by the innovative blockchain technology along th whole production chain.
EU Ecolabel
The EU Ecolabel serves as a cross-border Ecolabel, which serves as a uniform label for environmentally friendly products and services in the common European market
GRS - Global Recycle Standard
Traceability of the recycled content in textile along the entire chain of custody
ZDHC - Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals
ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) is a coalition of international companies and organizations working together to eliminate hazardous chemicals from the textile industry.
EXP
Machine washable, Total easy care, chlorinefree, AOX-free, Bluesign, EU flower and G.O.T.S. possible
COLDBLACK®
Sun reflector / UV protector
FRESH
Anti bacterial and anti virus effect, odour retardant
ANTI MOSQUITO
„Anti-Mosquito“ is effective against Mosquitos, Ticks, Fleas and Lice
SELF-CLEANSING
Innovative self-cleansing technology, no separate steaming necessary
FLAMESTO
Flame retardant fiber
LUMINOUS
High visibility and luminous colours offer new possibilities in flat-knitting
ANTI INFRARED
Infrared Camouflage
VITAMIN E+
Vitamin E+ protects and regenerates the skin, it can neutralize free radicals and reduces oxidative stress of the skin
MOTH PROTECTION
Treatment against moth damage
TEFLON
Oil, water and stain resistan
HYDROPHOB/HYDROPHIL
Moisture management