With an eternal lifespan determined to have a positive impact for generations to come.
Sustainability is every person's responsibility. As a company, Home Fabrics is working towards a lasting and meaningful positive impact on the planet, our community, our employees and all internal and external stakeholders. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders in Southern Africa where transformation to focus on sustainability, particularly within textiles, is a top priority. We are active participants in the movement towards building sustainable business models that care for the environment and people.
“THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR PLANET IS THE BELIEF THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL SAVE IT.”
— Robert Swan, British Historian, Arctic Explorer, Renewable Energy Expert and Sustainability Activist
Short-Term
Ambitions
Forward-thinking sustainability is engrained in our company culture and is manifesting itself in visible projects and actions:
We are encouraging digital sampling through Swatchbook and Twinbru versus using physical samples
We have focused on reducing our paper consumption, with most work conducted as paperless, and screen based
Recycling is a priority, with recycle containers on site for all staff to use in their day-to-day operations
Reduce packaging & developing more environmentally friendly packaging options
- Build SMART transparent KPI’s to track our sustainability metrics and develop improvement targets
We understand the impact the textile industry has on the environment and we are proud to offer our clients more eco-certified fabrics that meet the highest environmental regulations, which currently include:
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
Fabrics like FibreGuard manufactured and certified under the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® guarantee that they don’t release any harmful finishes or chemicals into the environment and are completely safe for contact with you, your children and your pets.
Eco Standards
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
GRS is a standard of verification for companies to determine the recycled content of their fabrics. It ensures that corporate claims concerning recycled content of textiles are accurate and up to date.
Organic Content Standard (OCS)
OCS is a certification awarded to fabrics that are guaranteed as containing organic content such as organic cotton. Each party involved in the chain of production, from yarn supply through to finished goods, is closely audited, and controlled to ensure the item contains genuine organic content.
The Bigger Picture
Sustainability is a never-ending journey. One path leads to the next, all with challenges and opportunities, innovations and improvements. We aim to be authentic and transparent concerning our journey to sustainability, and in time, share our success and where we identify areas for improvement so that we lead the way for sustainability within our industry.
