A Solution-Oriented Approach to Sustainable Textiles

Daniel is a chemical engineer and sustainability professional with a PhD in process engineering. He began his career as a researcher in green chemistry and micro-reactor technology, before moving to the testing industry to oversee chemical compliance for international brands and to develop inspection and decarbonization services. Daniel joined bluesign in 2015, assessing chemical companies and serving as a product stewardship coach. In 2023, he became Head of bluesign Academy. Daniel is part of bluesign’s management team and a member of the ZDHC MRSL council.

• Product stewardship
• Sustainable chemistry
• R&D
• Leadership

Makeba has over ten years of experience in the assessment of chemical products, hazard and risk assessments, and related manufacturing processes, in the context of chemical regulation and product certification.

• Chemical regulation, labelling, SDS, REACH
• Product stewardship, product safety
• Ecotoxicology and environmental fate

Sumit has a Master’s degree in Chemical and Energy Engineering, focusing on the impacts of water pollution and energy efficiency. His scientific publications have garnered over 300 citations to date. He also has extensive experience working with leading apparel brands and textile manufacturing facilities across diverse global regions to advance sustainability programs. Since 2014, he has worked in textile sustainability, gaining first-hand experience in industry trends and initiatives.

• Sustainable production process
• Chemical, energy and wastewater management
• Research, consulting and training in sustainability and EHS

Andy has been with bluesign since 2020, he has extensive experience within the textile Industry and is responsible for:

• Converter assessment
• Traceability assessment for yearly review of converter and re-brander
• Data collection and verification

Arthur has ten years of experience in product development for dyes and auxiliaries with a world-leading company.

• Textile chemistry especially dyestuff
• Regulations after China EHS, product/chemical safety
• Product development
• Product stewardship

Christiane has been with bluesign since 2011.

She has an extensive textile and quality management background.

• Manages System Integrity team with the functions quality management, quality assurance, supply chain assurance, trademark integrity
• Main contact person for trademark integrity and quality assurance for consumer products
• Manages the team for certification of consumer product and articles
• Reviews and releases certificates for manufacturer and brands

Chu Wong is an expert in sustainability strategy and regulation. Trained as a translator and interpreter, Chu has spent the last decade working to make the fashion industry more responsible. She has campaigned for better working conditions, founded a FashionTech startup, and advised billion-euro clients on decarbonization strategies. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement, regulatory trends, and climate action helps ensure the accuracy and relevance of this article.

Michal spent seven years working for a private textile and automotive company, and two years in research and development with a chemical company.

• On-site assessments
• Textile/materials chemistry and manufacturing
• Assessment of chemical products and materials

Kevin has extensive experience in textile certification process

He is responsible for:

• Organizing samples and testing for Quality Assurance activities
• Supporting customers in certification process
• Registration of articles in bluesign Guide

Kevin worked at a commercial testing institute for ten years and has extensive knowledge of restricted substances.

• Product stewardship
• Textile chemistry
• Consumer safety