Eurojersey, the Italian leader in the manufacture of warp-knit Sensitive Fabrics, presents The Natural Evolution, a new book on the natural development of its sustainable enterprise.

Since 2007, the company has been committed to sustainability through its SensitivEcoSystem project, which benefits from the involvement of clients, suppliers and consumers, contributes to the creation of a successful sustainable supply chain, enabling savings and recovering and streamlining resources.

The Natural Evolution is a project inspired by a mission to convert cost into value and turn investments in latest generation machinery into an efficiency advantage, with lowest environmental impact.

Reduction in CO2 and energy

The development of a vertical supply chain with no outsourcing has enabled Eurojersey to maintain control over the entire Sensitive Fabrics production process in its Caronno Pertusella mill, generating positive effects on the local economy and environment, according to the manufacturer.

The use of cutting-edge equipment and technology as part of the SensitivEcoSystem project has led to many benefits for the local economy and environment, including a significant reduction in energy consumption of 700,000 kWh/year (8% of the total, with 20,000 kWh produced by the company itself from solar panels), the equivalent of 400 tonnes less CO2 being released into the atmosphere in one year, as well as savings in water use of 30 million litres generated by the internal purification and re-use plant.

Recyclable waste management, including cellophane and textile waste recovery, has also produced excellent results, with a total of 47,000 kg of material transformed from waste into highly valuable raw materials, the company reports. 

Commitment to sustainable development

Also, the Eco-Print technology developed by Eurojersey has led to significant environmental benefits, according to the manufacturer, such as a 50% reduction in water consumption and a 25% cut in energy use compared to traditional print methods. 

All this has enabled the company to obtain the most important international certifications (EPD Environmental Product Declaration, Climate certification, ISO 14001 and Oeko Test), recognising Eurojersey's commitment and achievements towards sustainable development.

The end consumers can benefit from knock-on effects with regard to the lifecycles of Sensitive Fabrics (Life Cycle Impact Assessment - LCIA). A garment will have a longer-than-average life cycle because it is more resistant, offering higher performance and a lower impact on the environment.

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