bluesign® is a true millennial. The company was founded in 2000 and it set out to change the standard mentality within the industry. The millennium not only marked a new era, but for many people throughout the world, it also represented a switch in mindset. Dirty waters, smoggy air and tainted soils — the global environmental burden as a result of human action increasingly became clearer. Immediate action was urgent.
Know your input. Understand your output. Input Stream Management: an idea 20 years ahead of its time.
Bluesign was established by a Swiss textile company that developed a process allowing for the lowest possible environmental impact and an increase...
ISPO and Bluesign have a long relationship. Bluesign launched its first product produced with the trademark bluesign® in 2001.
Together with leading chemical suppliers, Bluesign developed the world’s first Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL). This was followed by the introduction of the first comprehensive chemical positive list. Both of which are still in use today for evaluating and preventing...
The bluesign® GUIDE was introduced. This bluesign® SYSTEM Input Stream Management provided a search engine that allowed converters and brands to replace expensive and time-consuming end-sample testing.
This industry breakthrough introduced the...
Together with VAUDE, the first ever bluesign® label was released on the market.
EU REACH laws recognized the need for human and environmental protection from chemical risks. REACH solidified the long-established Bluesign mentality of a best practice approach without economic compromise.
In 2008, SGS...
bluesign® SYSTEM SUBSTANCE LIST (BSSL) was introduced with more than 900 chemical substances and 600 banned substances relating to the textile industry.
A chemical management approach for the...
The outdoor industry forged the path for sustainable fashion. Through its direct interaction with nature, they recognized their impact on the environment and society much quicker than those in the fashion industry. The bluesign® SYSTEM, using Best Available Technology (BAT),...
A benchmark was set within the industry based on the publicly available criteria developed by Bluesign. This benchmark determined the most important step for chemical management in order to reduce the negative environmental and human impact. These criteria have since been implemented...
500 partners strong! 133 chemical suppliers, 370 manufacturers, 89 brands and 2 industry machine firms recognized the need for an increased systematic approach towards...
Consumer demand for the utmost transparency and supply chain traceability was met with the launch of the bluesign® CUBE. This platform allows for verifiable actions on eKPIs and simplifies system standardization for companies and...
The market is changing faster than ever before. The impact of this on the environment and society reflects these changes. Consumer awareness and demands are increasing.
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bluesign technologies is led by a dynamic group of individuals with many years of experience in the textile and chemical industries. The management uses its experience and expertise to enhance the manufacturing processes of its customers, while cultivating a positive movement toward sustainability in the textile industry.
■ Daniel Rüfenacht — CEO
■ Barbara Oswald — Head of Business Development
■ Dr. Makeba Kampara — Head of Technical Services
■ Sing Bin Lim — Head of Hub Asia
■ Dr. Daniel Waterkamp — Head of bluesign® ACADEMY
■ Philip Schär — Head of Customer Relation Management Europe and Americas
■ Jenny Chung — Head of Customer Relation Management Asia
■ Kurt Schläpfer — Head of Brand Services
