This year marks a significant milestone for the global authority in sustainable chemical and environmental management for the textile and fashion industry, bluesign as the company completes 25 years of operations. To commemorate its 25th anniversary, the company plans to host a series of events, expert panels, and global activations throughout the year. These initiatives will celebrate the achievements of its partners and educate the industry on the future of sustainable textiles.
Founded in Switzerland in 2000, bluesign has been at the forefront of the global drive to build a sustainable future by developing a science-based, input stream management system. This innovative approach aims to eliminate harmful substances at the very source of textile production. Now encompassing over 900 system partners worldwide, bluesign continues to deliver measurable reductions in environmental impact on an unprecedented scale.
The company sets the global benchmark for responsible production with stringent criteria for chemical use, environmental performance, and resource efficiency. It also serves as a comprehensive resource for navigating evolving ESG and upcoming legislation, such as CSDDD, CSR, ESPR, and DPP. This support helps partners stay ahead of global compliance standards while integrating verified sustainability into every production stage.
The bluesign System enables partners to achieve verifiable and measurable progress toward their sustainability goals. Over 28,000 chemical products and 70,000 textile materials have earned the bluesign Approved status, signifying compliance with the strictest industry criteria and the elimination of hazardous substances, including CMRs and PFAS. Since 2019, bluesign System Partner manufacturers have collectively made substantial improvements in their environmental footprint. The bluesign network now boasts over 900 system partners, including chemical suppliers, textile mills, manufacturers, and brands, ensuring worker and consumer safety through transparency and accountability.
bluesign was formed with a vision to embed sustainability into the DNA of product creation, notes Daniel Rüfenacht, CEO of bluesign technologies. The company has evolved into a beacon of trust, innovation, and responsibility, and partners with industry leaders worldwide in building a more sustainable future together, he adds.
bluesign's unique value lies in its holistic system, which tracks and verifies impact at every stage—from chemical inputs to the final product. Its independent, science-based verification process goes beyond traditional certification, ensuring ongoing compliance and continuous sustainability improvements, building trust with stakeholders, and empowering the industry to move forward responsibly.
