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bluesign System Impact Report, 2024
bluesign System Impact Report 2024 Reveals Consistent System-Wide Improvement in CO₂, Water, and Energy KPIs Across Their Manufacturing Partners in the Fashion and Textile Supply Chain ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND (July 8, 2025):bluesign, the globally recognized system for sustainable textile production, has published its bluesign System Impact Report 2024, providing a comprehensive, data-backed view of how…Tuesday, July 1, 2025
bluesign 2025 Revision of Chemical Reference Lists: BSSL, BSBL, and RSL
bluesign 2025 Revision of Chemical Reference Lists: BSSL, BSBL, and RSL bluesign, the globally recognized system for sustainable textile production, has published the 2025 revision of its key chemical reference lists: bluesign System Substances List (BSSL), bluesign System Black Limits (BSBL), and bluesign Restricted Substances List (RSL). These updates reflect bluesign’s ongoing commitment to chemical…Friday, October 11, 2024
EU Strengthens Chemical Safety in Textiles
EU Strengthens Chemical Safety in Textiles New PFHxA Restrictions Align with bluesign’s Broad PFAS Phase Out Program The European Commission has recently published the highly anticipated restriction on the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and related substances (Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2462). This new restriction comes by way of adding entry 79 to Annex…Thursday, July 25, 2024
bluesign Standards: Reducing Bisphenol Risks in Sustainable Textile Production
bluesign Standards: Reducing Bisphenol Risks in Sustainable Textile Production Bisphenols are a group of chemicals mostly used in the industrial manufacturing of polymers such as polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. These materials are used across a range of consumer products, making them common in many everyday products. The most widely used and known is bisphenol…Friday, May 24, 2024
The bluesign® Difference
The bluesign® Difference ‘The bluesign® difference’ is the pathway, “to meet specific sustainability criteria, with four particular areas in mind; resource efficiency, environmental impact, health and safety at work, and consumer protection,” as said by Sugath Disanayake, Assistant Manager – Chemical Sustainability at MAS Capital in the latest blog update at MAS Holdings. At bluesign®,…Friday, February 16, 2024
bluesign CMR Solvent Phaseout Program
bluesign CMR Solvent Phaseout Program In a bid to enhance environmental performance and ensure consumer safety, we have launched a comprehensive phaseout program for critical solvents. Since its inception in September 2021, this initiative has gained traction among our system partner manufacturers, aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of hazardous substances. CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or…Friday, January 26, 2024
EU parliament adopts law on banning greenwashing
EU parliament adopts law on banning greenwashing bluesign® welcomed the news that the EU parliament has voted overwhelmingly for a new law banning greenwashing and misleading product information, putting a stop to generic and unsubstantiated environmental claims. In the future, all environmental claims will need to be backed by verified data supporting those statements. Generic…Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Extended Producer Responsibility in France
Eco-modulation in France Get a bonus for your textile products certified as bluesign® PRODUCT Extended Producer Responsibility in France Governments are increasingly legislating to improve circularity of material use in textile supply chains. France’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program is one such example. Not only does it require producers[1] to pay for the recycling and…Friday, December 8, 2023
Toxic zinc pyrithione in textile products
Zinc Pyrithione in Textiles: Toxicity, Bans, and Safer Alternatives Zinc pyrithione is a biocidal substance still widely used across industries. In March 2022, it was prohibited for use in cosmetic products in the EU, where it had been common in anti-dandruff shampoos and as a preservative. However, the substance continues to be used in the…Friday, November 24, 2023
Transforming Waste into Fashion
Transforming Waste into Fashion with SYSTEM PARTNER ERCA Group We Celebrate ERCA’s Brand REVECOL®: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Fashion with the help of Patagonia and YKK Today, we proudly announce a groundbreaking development that is set to revolutionize the fashion-making process. ERCA, a key player in the sector and an Italian innovation-driven chemical group, has…Tuesday, October 3, 2023
BLUESIGN® academy white paper: new york fashion act
BLUESIGN® academy white paper: new york fashion act The Fashion Act is intended to lead the way on sustainable apparel production, in much the same way that the State of California was in the vanguard of vehicle emissions legislation in the US some years the-new-york-fashion-actDownload Back Share on facebook TwitterTuesday, October 3, 2023
The european commision green claims directive
The european commission green claims directive Among the many new initiatives being prepared by legislative bodies across the globe, the European Commission’s far-reaching Green Deal initiative has recently seen the tabling of their Green Claims Directive. It calls for greater regulation of all environmental claims, through certification by an accredited body. This represents a major…Friday, September 29, 2023
academy news bisphenol
Bisphenol restriction proposal withdrawn Friday, September 29, 2023 bluesign proactively monitors and restricts substances of concern to help its system partners to be prepared for upcoming regulations. The European Chemicals Agency ECHA informed on August 30th that: “The German authorities have withdrawn their proposal to restrict bisphenols that have endocrine disrupting properties to the environment from the opinion-making…Friday, July 28, 2023
Decarbonization Priorities for Brands
Decarbonization Priorities for Brands Background Under the 2015 Paris Agreement – the latest legally binding international treaty on climate change – 195 countries are committed to limit global temperature increase to well below 2.0 degrees Celsius (° C) and to strive for 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…Friday, March 31, 2023
bluesign CEO Joins Board
Our CEO Daniel Rüfenacht Joins the Founders Board at Transformer’s Foundation We are pleased to announce that our CEO, Daniel Rüfenacht, has joined the Founders Board at the Transformers Foundation, a non-profit organization representing a unified voice for the denim industry accelerating more sustainable practices. As a global leader in sustainable solutions with a focus…Saturday, March 25, 2023
EU Green Deal
EU Green DealThe EU Is Implementing Its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Find Out How bluesign Can Help EU Green Deal and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability The European Green Deal (EGD) is a set of initiatives all 27 EU Member States are committed to with the main goal to transform the EU into a modern,…FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
At @atlantisheadwear, sustainability is the thread that ties everything together. 🧵
For Elisa, that means shaping culture as much as products. With bluesign as a partner, her team is proving that headwear can carry both style and responsibility.
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Your Choice. Your Impact. Our 25 Years.
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As our partner, Thule has committed to safer materials, cleaner production, and a lower impact on the planet 🌍 Look for the bluesign® PRODUCT label on their gear 🌟
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Polyester makes up more than half of all global fibers (the threads that become our clothes), but less than 1% is recycled back into clothing 👀 And without the proper techniques and supervision, the recycling isn’t always safe
In our latest article, we break down the risks, the solutions, and how the industry can move toward true circularity 🔄
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Travel light, travel responsibly
The Osprey Daylite™ Carry-On Travel Pack 35 is:
✅ Carry-on ready
🌱 Made with recycled polyester
💧 Finished with PFAS-free water repellent
✔️ A bluesign® PRODUCT
That bluesign label means the pack meets strict safety and environmental standards from the very start of production, down to the last fabric and component.
@ospreypacks @ospreyeurope #bluesign #yourchoiceyourimpact #osprey #responsibletravel #bluesignproduct

“bluesign has been core to our chemicals management strategy for over 15 years.”
– Brent Kawamura, Product Sustainability Manager at REI
From early adoption to lasting progress, @rei has used bluesign to scale safer materials, engage suppliers, and reduce impacts at the source.
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Your Choice. Your Impact. Our 25 Years.
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Many labels and product descriptions may be unclear in how products were really made♻️
When you see bluesign® PRODUCT label you know that resources, materials, and processes have been assessed and verified from beginning to end.
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For 25 years, we’ve worked behind the scenes of the textile industry to make safer, more responsible products possible 🌍🌿
When you see bluesign, you know the choice you’re making protects people and the planet.
Follow @_bluesign_ to stay in the know on trustworthy brands & responsibly-made products!
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Since 2012, Patagonia’s Worn Wear program has helped keep gear in use and out of landfills ♻️ Through repair and trade-in, they’ve already given over 120,000 items a second life.
As our partner, @patagonia shows how brands can commit to safer materials and circular solutions.
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Supply chain transparency is important when choosing which brands to buy from
We connect partner manufacturers and mills to partner brands, looking at every step of the process 🧼 This makes sure the final product is made with responsible chemicals, less waste, and less emissions
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Meet the Avery Jacket by @berkley_outdoor 🧭
Built for the slopes, the woods, or the city, this bluesign® PRODUCT delivers performance without compromise:
✔️ bluesign® APPROVED fabrics & GRS-certified recycled polyester
✔️ Fluorocarbon-free water & wind protection
✔️ Detachable hood + underarm vents for comfort on the move
Safe for you. Better for the planet 🌍
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From the gym to the trails, chances are some of your favorite activewear brands are already working with bluesign ⭐️
@lululemon, @karitraa, @dahlie.sportswear, and @johaug are all bluesign System Partners, meaning safer textiles, responsible production, and less hidden impact in your gear 🫧🔒
#bluesignsystempartner #yourchoiceyourimpact

‘Now is the time to raise the bar on clean manufacturing.’ – Pascal Covatta, Amer Sports 🏔️
Amer Sports and their group of brands want future generations to enjoy the outdoors just as we do today. That’s why they’ve partnered with us – to keep harmful chemicals out, protect our planet, and make sure performance gear is made responsibly from the start.
@arcteryx @salomon @peakperformance @atomicski @armadaskis
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