Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Collection – C2C

WHAT IS THE CURRENT PROBLEM?

The fashion industry is polluting the environment with not recyclable waste.

WHAT IS C2C?

Cradle to cradle means circular economy.

WHAT IS WOLFORD’S SOLUTION?

The company have been working in a consortium since 2015 to develop recyclable products. A total of thirteen firms in Vorarlberg participate in this program. In September 2018, Wolford launched the first biologically recyclable products.

WHAT IS OUR GOAL?

The goal is for 50% of all Wolford products to be recyclable by 2025, i.e. either biodegradable or technologically recyclable.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BIODEGRADE?

Approximately 60 days for the biological cycle under certain circumstances e.g. temperature, humidity

WHAT MATERIAL ARE USED FOR THE
BIOLOGICAL CYCLE?

Modal – from wood
Polyester – biodegradable
Elastane – biodegradable

WOLFORD IS THE FIRST COMPANY IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY TO RECEIVE “GOLD” CERTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS IN BOTH CATEGORIES – “BIODEGRADABLE” AND “TECHNICALLY RECYCLABLE”.

Biological cycle.
Product is composed.

Technical cycle.
Product is dismantled.