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ENVIRONMENTAL TEXTILE SUSTAINABILITY
The Fulgar way of eco-friendly textile production
Textile environmental sustainability is at the core of Fulgar's strategy, which is committed to the preservation and development of the global ecosystem.
Fulgar's textile environmental sustainability strategy is based on three key principles:
- A low energy consumption production process
- A strong focus on textile waste management and recycling
- The implementation of a yarn traceability system for finished products.
The company's motto itself - A better way to the future - expresses the desire to implement a series of virtuous practices aimed at preserving and improving the environment in which we live, both ecologically and socially.
Following this path, Fulgar has created an increasingly rich and comprehensive range of yarns, including a complete portfolio of functional and sustainable fibers, suitable for multiple applications and, above all, environmentally friendly.
Energy-saving processes
Energy saving is applied in all the Group's plants, without distinction, with standards that always comply with the local regulations in force. In this context, Italy is a real laboratory of environmental innovation, where experiments are tested and then exported to plants abroad. Energy plays a key role in the competitiveness of the final product; current experiments include the large-scale use of LED lamps for lighting inside the plant. However, in the spinning department of the same plant, the use of natural light is preferred, as it is more environmentally friendly and soothing to the human eye.
Yarn certifications: Fulgar's way to sustainability
Since 1995, Fulgar has been on a path of environmental certification, obtaining the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1 certification, which certifies the absence of harmful substances in its products. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability is further confirmed by the recent results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study conducted by an external laboratory, which shows that the environmental impact of Fulgar's polyamide yarn production is 30% lower than the world average of polyamide 6.6 producers.
Over the years, Fulgar has obtained several certifications that attest not only to the quality and sustainability of its products, but also to the company's commitment to optimizing its production processes. These certifications are an important recognition of the company's commitment to ensuring high quality standards while respecting the environment and current regulations.
Water and environmental resource management in textile production
Water resource management and environmental risk reduction characterize the entire textile production cycle. Maximum attention is paid to maintaining air and water quality while minimizing the use of materials. Internally, a system has been developed to optimize water consumption, mainly in cooling, through a network of wells that cover all the water needs of the plants. Likewise, advanced equipment and renewable energy limit atmospheric emissions.
REDUCE WASTE
Fulgar's corporate policy is to reduce waste and promote the recycling of yarn and materials from internal production. More than 63% of the materials used are recycled, including paper and plastic packaging. In addition, Fulgar uses wooden pallets sourced from sustainably managed forests and assembled with 100% renewable energy. Reused metal pallets and carbon-neutral electric vehicles are used for internal transportation. The company also promotes the reuse of packaging, with 20 percent reused at least once, and avoids the use of external packaging for deliveries to nearby industrial areas.
Transparency and traceability of Fulgar yarns
Fulgar adopts strict quality and worker protection standards for raw materials and semi-finished products. To ensure transparency to customers, it requires raw material suppliers to submit the Reach Declaration and communicates how substances are used. For consumers, Fulgar implements the TF yarn traceability system, providing a product "passport" with key information, including the geographical route of processing steps, through an alphanumeric code on the product label.
