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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
‘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
#25yearsofimpact #bluesignsystempartner #yourchoiceyourimpact

@thenorthface is transitioning to bio-based waterproof coatings 🌧️
That means less reliance on fossil fuels, fewer harmful chemicals, and gear that performs without compromising people or the planet
See the bluesign System Partner logo? It’s a sign the brand is taking real steps to reduce impact
#bluesign #systempartner #pfasphaseout

From the clothes on your back to the sheets on your bed, what touches your skin matters
bluesign Approved fabrics are made with safer chemistry, helping reduce exposure to harmful substances while also protecting the planet ✔️ That means fewer irritants and more peace of mind
#bluesign #cleanchemistry #yourchoiceyourimpact

@vaudesport has been working with us for over 20 years to make the outdoors cleaner and safer 🌱
As the first bluesign System Partner in the outdoor industry, they’ve led the way in:
✅ Removing harmful chemicals like PFAS/PFCs
💧 Choosing safer, more responsible materials
🔍 Keeping their supply chain transparent
#yourchoiceyourimpact #bluesignsystempartner

“bluesign has played a key role in making our sustainability commitment both transparent and credible.” – Antje von Dewitz, CEO at VAUDE
Sustainability, grounded in science.
Innovation, guided by nature.
At @vaudesport, environmental responsibility is more than a goal, it’s a mindset.
Go to our link in bio to find more stories!
Your Choice. Your Impact. Our 25 Years.
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Better for you. Safer for the planet. ⭐️🌱
We partner with brands to make sure textile products are made responsibly, assessing from first threads all the way to your closet
Follow @_bluesign_ to find out how you can shop sustainable fashion
#bluesign #yourchoiceyourimpact

Not every ‘performance feature’ is worth the trade-off. Some waterproof or stain-resistant treatments, like PFAS, can stick around in our environment and sometimes in us for far too long 🫧
We help brands swap these out for safer, verified alternatives that still deliver on performance ✔️ So your gear protects you and the planet
#cleanchemistry #bluesign #yourchoiceyourimpact

@eileenfisherny runs Renew, a program dedicated to giving clothes a second life through reuse and upcycling ♻️
As a bluesign System Partner, they’re taking a thoughtful approach to design, sourcing, and circularity keeping clothes in use and out of landfills
#bluesign #eileenfisher #bluesignsystempartner

“Our partnership with bluesign has helped us sharpen our focus.”
– Amna Bajwa, Product Sustainability Manager at Reformation
@reformation is going beyond fabrics, making sure the chemistry behind their pieces meets higher standards too.
Go to our link in bio to read the full interview!
#25yearsofimpact #bluesignsystempartner

High performance shouldn’t come at a high cost to the planet ⚡
Leading sportswear brands choose to partner with bluesign to help reduce their impact from the start
These are products are built to perform, made more responsibly 🏅
@adidas @atomicski @sailracingofficial @salomon @asics #bluesign #systempartner #cleanchemistry

Small components like zippers and trims may seem minor, but without responsible design, they can carry a big environmental cost
It’s not realistic to double-check every detail before you buy 🔍That’s why brands work with bluesign to make sure things are in check from the start
🪡 Even the small stuff matters
#yourchoiceyourimpact #bluesignsystempartner

@ide_houseofbrands is a bluesign System Partner committed to:
✅ safer chemistry
💧 reduced resource use
🔍 supply chain transparency
Their iwear collection is produced using bluesign Approved materials at bluesign System Partner facilities – designed to meet today’s expectations and tomorrow’s requirements.
#yourchoiceyourimpact #bluesignsystempartner
