It is important to New Wave Group that our products are safe and free from restricted chemicals . We have made this work a priority in both efforts and resources .
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It is important to New Wave Group that our products are safe and free from restricted chemicals . We have made this work a priority in both efforts and resources .
All New Wave Group-suppliers must follow the requirements stated in our Restricted Substance List . The list has been designed in accordance with several legislations , such as REACH and other important EU-directives , also taking into account industry recommendations and standards . As a result , our requirements are often stricter than the applicable legislation .
The Restricted Substance List is continuously updated , with assistance from our partner lab SGS . With the help from wellreputed labs and testing institutes , we also conduct random samplings and spot checks to ensure that our requirements are being respected and adhered to .
Some New Wave Group-products are OEKO TEX-certified . The OEKO-TEX label indicates that the complete value chain of the product has been independently tested and certified for skinfriendly clothing . The label could be a helpful decision-making tool when purchasing more sustainable textiles . OEKO TEX-certified garments could for example be found within our assortment of PROJOB and JOBMAN .
The power of knowledge Chemicals are a part of our daily lives and most chemicals are present in our everyday-environment . It is important for our modern lifestyle and should not automatically be associated with danger . But in order to handle chemicals in a correct and safe manner , we need adequate knowledge .
For this reason , New Wave Group is member of the Swedish Chemicals Group at Swerea IVF . We receive the most updated information on legislations and developments within the industry , which supports our active work to reduce and replace chemicals in line with best available technique .
The Chemicals Group has regular meetings to discuss REACH and other important chemical topics .
You could always check the validity of an OEKO TEX-certificate through the unique certification number on the product .
Textile dyeing could involve the use of several chemicals . Tirupur , located in southern India , struggled for a long time with polluted water arising from the local dyeing mills . Today , all mills must ensure zero discharge and the water is cleansed and re-used in a closed system . The picture was taken when New Wave Group visited the treatment plant Arulpuram in 2013 .
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