Prosperity Textiles, based in China, is a denim producer. And what makes Prosperity stand out is not simply its products but its ability to meld flawless denim fabric production with a sustainability-oriented mindset that permeates every stage of the textile supply chain. Prosperity has adopted innovative green manufacturing concepts through all stages of the company’s operations, from product development, raw material procurement and processing, to natural resources and energy utilization including waste management. Prosperity’s denim production is based on the employment of best quality yarns available on the market, while still targeting the most sustainable sources, from BCI to organic, recycled cotton, and from Tencel Lyocell to Sustans.
The introduction of eco-friendly dyeing and finishing practices allows the company to create indigo shades and performance denims, with less water and energy consumption compared to traditional systems. Last year, Prosperity produced 20 per cent more fabrics than in 2016, yet water and electricity use and greenhouse gas emission were down by 11.5 per cent, 7.9 per cent and 5.4 per cent. The company with 1,300 employees and 20 offices worldwide will open a state-of-the-art denim mill in Vietnam by the end of 2018. This facility will have Itema’s Isaver, which significantly reduces raw material waste, leading to tangible benefits in terms of machine efficiency, cost reduction and energy saving.
