Tesco announces commitment to detox its textile production

One of the UK' top supermarket chains which is counted among the world's largest retailers, Tesco has joined some 80 international brands and suppliers committed to the Green Peace Detox campaign to become toxic-free since the campaign began in 2011.

A glimpse on Tesco's F&F AW2017/18 collection.

© Lucia Carpio 2017 

Tesco has today (July 14th) announced they will immediately begin the process of eliminating hazardous chemicals from the supply chain of their garment brand F&F, and will release a full list of their suppliers.

According to the Tesco Detox commitment, the retailer's own fashion brand F&F are committed to knowing where their fabrics are produced and that the garments are legal, safe and free from harmful chemicals, wherever in the world their products are made, and ensuring that they are manufactured in a way that protects the workers in our supply chains and safeguards the environment. 

See also  the detailed list of substances that Tesco will eliminate.

To date, the companies and brands that have committed to detoxing now represent 15% of the worldwide textile production, according to the Greenpeace campaign.  They include M&S, H&M, Benetton, Levi Strauss, Aldi, Lidl and Tchibo.

The Greenpeace Detox Catwalk website features all the brands and suppliers who have made this commitment and tracks their progress.

Kirsten Brodde, Project Lead of Detox Campaign, Greenpeace Germany, said:
“The Detox standard is the new industry baseline - in only six years, forerunners of the textile sector went from total denial and opacity of their supply chain to transparency and the banning of all hazardous chemicals. Tesco’s commitment shows the rest of the industry that using hazardous chemicals is not an option anymore.”

“Tesco now has the opportunity to match the progress being made by other retailers and Greenpeace will monitor it closely to ensure they follow up their commitment,” said Brodde.