Cupro is made from cotton linter, the short downy fiber enfolding cotton seeds, and is normally disposed without being used as a fiber source. Asahi Kasei removes all impurities from the preconsumer waste and transform it into a pure regenerated cellulose fiber.

The production lines include both of mechanical and chemical processes. Asahi Kasei’s production process uses zero-waste policy, and the closed loop manufacturing in which solvents are fully recovered. Any cellulosic waste is used as fuel to generate electricity. According to the company, the conducted Innovhub third party lab test has proven that Cupro can claim full biodegradability end of life option. In addition, the LCA study signed by ICEA. Cupro has ISO 14001, Oekotex Standard 100 and GRS Certifications. It is also “Eco Mark product” that fibers using 100% unused materials. Cupro has GRS Certification. Vegan Cupro needs less detergent and water for cleaning. It provides low detergent residue comparing to cotton and many other fibers. On the other hand, Vegan Cupro is gentle on the environment. It’s biodegradable, and decomposes in soil. Cupro losses half of its original weight in approximately two months in soil.

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Source: Ipeker Textile Company, Blue Balance Sustainability Program
Available at: https://ipeker.com/assets/images/Blue_balancprogram.pdf