The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has awarded
Material Health Certificates at the Gold Level to 25 fiber products by
Lycra. These certifications assure customers of transparency about
each product’s ingredients and suppliers, and will be valid for the
next two years.
“Our goal was to make a step-change toward safe, fully optimized
chemistries, so we looked to certify a broad range of products used
across multiple fabric types and applications,” Jean Hegedus,
sustainable business development director for The Lyca Company,
explained in a statement.
Lycra is working to expand its work in safe, fully optimized
chemistries, as a key component of its Planet Agenda platform for
sustainability. The company launched this platform in 2008, to
encompass every aspect of its business and contribute to the health of
the planet.