Your partner for a more sustainable future of fashion Winter 2018
At Eastman, we recognize the growing need to shift to a more sustainable fashion industry.
The fashion industry has an enormous and growing detrimental impact on our environment and society The fashion industry is one of the world s most polluting industries from pesticides used to grow cotton to emissions from factories producing materials and clothes to disposal of garments at the end of life The carbon footprint of the fashion industry today is equal to that of the total European Union. Over 70% of the world s clothing ends up in landfills, which emit very high amounts of greenhouse gases. Many cellulosic fibers contribute to deforestation there are estimates that 120 million trees are logged every year to make our clothing. Mishandled chemicals used to make fibers such as viscose have devastating effects on workers and the environment. The fashion industry consumes nearly 79 billion cubic meters of water per year enough to fill nearly 32 million Olympicsize swimming pools. 3 SOURCES: Pulse Of The Fashion Industry, 2017; A New Textiles Economy, 2017, Ellen Macarthur Foundation; Measuring Fashion study, 2018, Quantis; Changing Markets Dirty Fashion Report, 2017
To meet growing consumer and social demands, brands are increasingly seeking more sustainable yarns. THREE KEY SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS, SPECIFICALLY FOR CELLULOSIC YARNS: Biobased and sustainably sourced No deforestation Transparent supply chain With safe and controlled use of chemicals No environmental or health hazards Reusing chemicals where possible Manufactured in a lowimpact, ethical manner Low carbon and water footprint Safe, responsible working conditions 4
To meet the future needs of a more sustainable fashion industry, Eastman Naia cellulosic yarn brings nature to fashion with a low environmental impact.
A filament cellulose diacetate yarn, Naia offers: SUSTAINABLY SOURCED WOOD PULP Responsibly sourced from sustainably managed forests and plantations, ensuring protection of ancient and endangered forests Naia is certified biobased by the USDA. Eastman and all wood pulp suppliers hold FSC and/or PEFC Chain of Custody* certifications SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND CHEMICAL USE Produced in a safe, closed-loop process where solvents are recycled back into the system for reuse OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Product Class I certified; made with no hazardous chemicals listed on the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List A LOW-IMPACT MANUFACTURING PROCESS An optimized, low-impact manufacturing process with a low treeto-yarn carbon and water footprint With a third-party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment compliant with ISO 14044; favorably ranked on the Higg Materials Sustainability Index *Eastman certifications: FSC-C140711 and PEFC/29-31-359 6
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED WOOD PULP: Certifications overview Eastman holds both FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certification, ensuring the traceability of the wood pulp that we source. There are two major schemes for certifying responsible and sustainable forest management which follow different standards: Forest certification schemes have two scopes: Forest Management, which occurs at the forest level Chain of Custody, which ensures traceability of the raw material through the supply chain and back to the forest Forest Management certifies the forest area and Chain of Custody certifies the supply chain. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Adapts their own international standard to individual countries Assesses local standards against international criteria Certified 200 million hectares of forest and over 34,000 companies Certified over 300 million hectares of forest and over 20,000 companies Source: Hetsch, Sebastian. Sustainable Sourcing of Wood and Paper: FSC and PEFC Certification at a Glance. Pg 5-6. TUV SUD. July 2018 7
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED WOOD PULP: Our certifications Eastman holds both FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certification, ensuring the traceability of the wood pulp that we source. The certification audit verified processes for tracking material through production and onward, ensuring each partner who touches the material is certified. Rayonier Bracell Cosmo Eastman Naia Pine and eucalyptus forests and plantations Some forests have Forest Management certifications. Wood pulp suppliers All wood suppliers have FSC/PEFC CoC certification; Cosmo/Rayonier also hold FSC Controlled Wood certification. Eastman holds FSC/PEFC CoC Certification 8
SAFE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND CHEMICAL USE: Our certifications Eastman Naia cellulosic yarn has received the OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification as a Class I product, which means it is safe for use in any textile material that has skin contact and is even approved for use in baby articles. This standard certifies the safety of the yarn after the production process. Eastman also assures that Naia cellulosic yarn is not made with any chemical substances listed on the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals organization s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL). 9
A LOW-IMPACT MANUFACTURING PROCESS: Our Life Cycle Assessment Naia has a third-party reviewed cradle-to-factory-gate Life Cycle Assessment, compliant with the ISO 14044 standard Impacts of 1 kg of Naia yarn Equivalency For more information on our LCA, please request our EcoBrief. 10
A LOW-IMPACT MANUFACTURING PROCESS: HIGG Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) Because Naia is a filament yarn, the raw material score includes both raw material AND yarn formation, resulting in a score with a very low environmental impact compared to other materials, including generic viscose, lyocell, and modal. Raw material only Raw material + yarn formation Material Type of yarn MSI Score Total Score Lower Boundary Total Score Higher Boundary Lenzing viscose Europe Staple 5.0 9.0 39.5 Nylon 6.6, recycled (Fulgar) Filament 6.2 6.2 6.2 Tencel lyocell Staple 9.5 13.5 44.0 Polyester Filament 11.2 16.3 19.3 Eastman Naia cellulosic yarn Filament 19.3 19.3 19.3 The Naia MSI score includes yarn formation, which most other raw materials do not. This means the yarn formation score has to be added to the other raw material scores to make an apples-to-apples comparison. Generic lyocell Staple 19.3 23.3 53.8 Generic viscose Staple 23.9 27.9 58.4 Triacetate Filament 24.0 29.1 32.1 Generic modal Staple 29.5 33.5 64.0 Nylon 6,6 Filament 30.8 35.9 38.9 Cotton (conventional) Staple 60.6 64.6 95.1 Source: Higg MSI, Dec. 2018 11
Compared to other fibers, Naia has clear environmental advantages. 13
The Naia production process is designed to ensure the lowest environmental impact with full traceability.
SUSTAINABLY MANAGED WOOD SOURCES Renewable pine and eucalyptus wood All suppliers hold FSC and/or PEFC Chain of Custody certification. WOOD PULP All suppliers hold FSC and/or PEFC Chain of Custody certification. Delivered to Eastman s facility in the U.S.A. CELLULOSE ACETATE GRANULES Wood pulp is combined with acetic acid to produce granules. THE NAIA PRODUCTION PROCESS RECYCLING RESOURCES Solvents used are recycled back for reuse. Water is cleaned and returned to the river. CLOSED- LOOP* PRODUCTION PROCESS SAFE AND SOUND USE OF CHEMICALS Acetone used to make a cellulose acetate dope solution DRY SPINNING Air dried to form cellulose acetate yarn No water needed SHIPPING- READY BOBBINS LOW-IMPACT ELEGANCE A sustainable cellulosic yarn for use in knits and woven fabrics OEKO-TEX 100 Product Class I certified *With a solvent recovery rate of approximately 97% 15
Naia is fully produced in the U.S.A. by Eastman, a leader in the fibers industry. Fortune 500 specialty materials company with 2017 revenue of ~$9.5 billion Global manufacturer and marketer of advanced materials and specialty additives Four business segments and a global team of ~14,500 Serving customers in >100 countries 16
Awards are proof of Eastman s commitment to operating in a sustainable way, leaving a positive impact on the world. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic growth, Eastman strives to work collectively with partners and customers to continually improve processes and create sustainable value. Awarded ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for the past 7 years. ENERGY STAR awards companies who demonstrate energy efficiency solutions. Awarded World s Most Ethical Company for the past 5 years. Ethisphere Institute honors companies that drive positive change in the business community and societies around the world. Awarded Responsible Care Efficiency Awards for 25 years and Chairman's Award in China in 2017. For companies with energy efficiency improvements and outstanding achievements along the value chain. Awarded in the top third of America s 100 Most JUST Companies (2016, 2017). A ranking of publicly traded U.S. corporations on worker pay and treatment, customer respect, environmental impact, and more. 17
We are members of several sustainability-driven associations and continue to expand our presence as committed partners in the fashion industry. Sustainable Brands is a global community of business innovators shaping the future of global commerce through the promotion of a more sustainable way of working. The UN Global Compact is a United Nations initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies and publicly report on their progress. Together for Sustainability is a cross-sector initiative with over 15 of the largest global chemical companies with the goal to standardize supplier evaluations and auditing. 18
Naia is more than just a sustainable fiber, delivering comfort, luxury, and ease of care with effortless elegance to produce a wide variety of apparel applications.
Naia offers exceptional versatility and effortless elegance. EXTREME COMFORT Hypoallergenic and skin friendly Moisture wicking and quick drying Breathable Cool to touch LUXURY WITHOUT COMPROMISE Silky smooth hand Luxurious drape Bright luster or matte finishes Rich and deep colors EASE OF CARE Hassle-free home laundering Easy stain removal Excellent dimensional stability Pilling resistance Naia can be used alone or blended with cotton, silk, wool, linen, nylon, polyester, viscose, or elastane. Naia adds fine luxury when woven into a silky satin fabric and comfort when knitted with spandex into a jersey or interlock fabric. 20
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