Sustainable Denim, Georgia-Style

摘要

Denim North America (DNA), Columbus, Ga., recently launched its sustainable R3 Denim™ collection to appeal to environmentally conscious apparel brands and their clientele. At its dyeing and weaving facility in Columbus, DNA already has implemented environmentally responsible manufacturing practices to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, recycle waste to reduce landfill requirements, recover 50 percent of its process chemicals for reuse and recycle 90 percent of its process water in a continuous loop system. The weft in R3 Denim comprises recycled-content ECO2cotton~® yarn produced by Jimtex Yarns, Lincoln-ton, Ga., a division of Spartanburg-based Martex Fiber Southern Corp.