TEJIDOS ROYO's history is marked by the development of the most advanced industrial process techniques. The company has been a forerunner in foam dyeing technology as well as being the first textile company in Europe to use low impact raw materials (post-consumer pre-consumer, Tencel® and fibers of organic origin) for the creation of their fabrics.

As part of its DNA, TEJIDOS ROYO has always mantained a total commitment to the Sustainability and Protection of Human Rights throughout the whole Value Chain. Following this philosophy, Tejidos Royo takes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as its own as the best path to sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018

DRY INDIGO:

DRY INDIGO®, the future of sustainable denim, is now:
Revolutionary indigo dyeing technology using foam. An ECO - SUSTAINABLE technology, unique in the world, certified by AITEX (textile research institute). Dry Indigo®, designed a new indigo yarn dyeing process. 100% eliminates the use of water, so it achieves ZERO wastewater discharge, which drastically minimises its impact on the environment. It also reduces energy use by 65%, 89% less chemicals. It's a real revolution. A MILESTONE IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY.

DRY BLACK:

DRY BLACK®, the sustainable denim revolution, now in black:
Revolutionary Black denim dyeing technology using foam. An ECO - SUSTAINABLE technology, unique in the world, certified by AITEX (textile research institute). DRY BLACK® means that we have been able to dye sulphurous black WITHOUT WATER, controlling sulphur, intensity and colour fixation, and what is more important, there is no need to clean the water after dyeing, as there is no conductivity at all and no spillage into the environment" : With DRY BLACK we achieve 99% less water in the dyeing process, 0% water spillage into the environment, 52% less chemicals and 72% reduction in energy use. BLACK TO THE FUTURE

HIGG INDEX:

The Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) informs manufacturers, brands and retailers about the environmental performance of their individual facilities, enabling them to scale sustainability improvements.

SMETA:

The Sedex Members' Ethical Trade Audit, SMETA, is an audit procedure that brings together good practice in an ethical auditing technique. By using SMETA, a supplier can carry out one audit and share it with several customers, rather than having to do separate audits for each customer. The SMETA methodology uses the ETI code and local laws as an assessment tool. It includes four modules: Health and Safety - Labour Standards - Environment (optional) - Business Ethics (optional)

BCI:BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE:

This initiative is committed to sustainable cotton production, based on three key pillars; Environment, Social and Economic. BCI is obtained under controlled prices, having direct contact with the farmers by avoiding intermediaries, and by providing decent work conditions in the producing countries.

TE:TEXTILE EXCHANGE:

Textile Exchange provides the knowledge and tools this industry needs to make significant improvements in three core areas: Fiber and Materials, Integrity and Standards, and Supply Chain.

UNGLOBAL COMPACT:

A call to companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment an anticorruption, and take actions that advance societal goals.

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100:

The OEKO-TEX® label indicates the additional benefits of tested safety for skin-friendly clothing and other textiles to interested end users. The test label therefore provides an important decision-making tool for purchasing textiles and provides manufacturers in the textile and clothing industry with a uniform benchmark on a scientific basis for the evaluation of potentially harmful substances in textiles.

GRS: GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD:

Certification which guarantees the traceability of products containing more than 20% of recycled material in the final composition of the article.

OCS: ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD:

Certificate that guarantees a minimum% of raw material based on the criteria of biological cultivation. The articles that have obtained this recognition in TEJIDOS ROYO, contain more than 50% of organic cotton in its final composition.

BSCI: BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE:

The Code of Conduct that contemplates the BSCI criteria, defines the values and principles for a responsible business practice in the supply chain and for TEJIDOS ROYO represents its public commitment promoting a responsible business activity.