Work- & Protective Wear, Defense

Is the green Deal utopic for Work and Protective Wear?

Saal A
Donnerstag, 11.09.2025, 09:00 - 09:20 Uhr

Why is Workwear a good example how to turn the ideas of the Green Deal into reality. What need to be achived and which hurdels need to be taken in the future.

Sprecher
Thomas Sieber (Klopman - TDV International)
Co-Sprecher
Rossella De Angelis (Klopman International)
What have been achived already, structure based on the key elements of the green Deal Achievements in Alignment with the Green Deal 1. Circular Economy Progress: Tangible implementation for woven and knitted fabrics. Outcome: Advancing material reuse and recycling in production processes. 2. Sustainable Materials Progress: Actively integrating sustainable materials across operations. Outcome: Significant adoption, demonstrating leadership in sustainability. 3. Product Longevity Progress: A core principle embedded in the industry's DNA. Outcome: Products designed to last, reducing waste and overconsumption. 4. Transparency Progress: Long-term partnerships have become standard practice. Outcome: Trust and accountability throughout the value chain. 5. Reduction of Chemicals Progress: Streamlined product offerings and optimized chemical usage. Outcome: Safer processes and a minimized environmental footprint. 6. Water and Energy Efficiency Progress: Major investments already made and ongoing. Outcome: Significant improvements in resource efficiency. 7. Climate Neutrality Progress: Substantial advancements achieved, though further steps remain. Outcome: On track to meeting climate-neutral goals. 8. Responsible Consumption Progress: Focused on production-on-demand models. Outcome: Reduction in overproduction and waste. 9. Social Responsibility Progress: Applied across the entire value chain. Outcome: Comprehensive commitment to ethical practices and worker welfare.