{"id":2903,"date":"2021-04-13T10:58:53","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T08:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/nos-engagements\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:41:02","slug":"our-commitments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/en\/our-commitments\/","title":{"rendered":"Our commitments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"intro\">With a firm conviction for environmental preservation, we make every effort to reduce our&nbsp;CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions and recycle our waste output. We&nbsp;ensure the traceability of our fabrics and guarantee that our suppliers share the same human, social, and environmental values. We&nbsp;treat all wastewater onsite thanks to our integrated treatment plant. By&nbsp;using natural materials from responsible agriculture, we&nbsp;are committed to developing long-lasting and&nbsp;qualitative products in an effort to reduce the impact of fast fashion on the environment. For&nbsp;an ethical and sustainable world: our vision and our objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-beige\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A sustainable production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The future of Velcorex: ethics, traceability, and proximity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We produce more and more of our fabrics in Europe and maintain a strong link with local weavers, despite the increasing delocalisation of European expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a sustainable agriculture that preserves the soil and promotes an ethical code that respects growers around the world, we work exclusively with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, aware of the ecological impact of the textile industry throughout the world, we value a low carbon footprint and the European production of our greige fabric. We have shared this approach with our Alsatian sister company Emanuel Lang since 2019 in an unprecedented project, that of the rehabilitation of the linen sector in France.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-page tissage right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/verification-820x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-567\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-page tissage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/circulaire-820x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-569\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A circular economy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waste recovery: treat, recycle, reuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our waste output is recycled by local treatment specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our integrated wastewater treatment plant allows us to treat the industrial waste from dyeing, resulting in the discharge of clean water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our textile waste is reprocessed in Belgium by a company that transforms it into insulation, and our unsold goods are offered to resellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fibre dust from the finishing process is recycled by a local sorting company, as well as all of our cardboard, used plastics, and chemical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport pallets are dismantled and shred by a local company that recycles the wood into plywood and firewood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignfull is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chaque geste compte\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/544628797?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-beige\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\">Every action counts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We have launched a 360\u00b0 project that affects every step of production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SCOP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3825\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soci\u00e9t\u00e9s Coop\u00e9ratives de Production<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The cooperative company embodies strong values and enhances economic efficiency: operational and high-performing, empowering, respectful of people and the work they do, it is built to last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.les-scop-grandest.coop\/les-scop\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ecocert.com\/fr-FR\/certification\/textile-biologique-ocs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the site<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/label-textilealsace.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1180\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alsace terre textile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification ensures a local manufacturing process that respects traditional methods along with the environmental, social, and ecological values of French production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.alsaceterretextile.fr\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.alsaceterretextile.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/label-BCI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1173\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Better Cotton Initiative<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>L\u2019initiative Better Cotton a pour objectif de rendre la production mondiale de coton meilleure pour The Better Cotton initiative aims to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, for the environment in which it thrives, and for the future of the sector by developing Better Cotton as a durable base product. The BCI certificate ensures the use of ethical and sustainable cotton and guarantees its traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bettercotton.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bettercotton.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Visit the site<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/label-gots.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1175\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Organic Textile Standards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Le r\u00e9f\u00e9rentiel sur les GOTS is recognised as a global benchmark for textiles made from organic fibres. It defines high-level environmental criteria throughout the organic textiles supply chain and requires compliance with social criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/global-standard.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/global-standard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/oeko-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3707\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OEKO-TEX<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>OEKO-TEX \u00ae STANDARD 100 is a globally standardised testing and certification system for all textile products at all stages of processing, as well as for all ancillary materials. It ensures the absence of substances that may be harmful to health in textile products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/certificat-2022-CQ1076-1-en.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/certificat-2022-CQ1076-1-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download the certificate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oeko-tex.com\/en\/our-standards\/standard-100-by-oeko-tex\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oeko-tex.com\/en\/our-standards\/standard-100-by-oeko-tex\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/label-reach.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1179\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REACH<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>REACH ( Registration, Evaluation, Autorisation of Chemicals ) is a European Union regulation adopted to better protect human health and the environment against the risks of chemical substances. The REACH label regulates the use of chemical substances and guarantees the absence of substances harmful to health and the environment in textile products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecologie.gouv.fr\/reglementation-reach\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ecologie.gouv.fr\/reglementation-reach\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/label-earthcolors.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1174\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earthcolors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Archroma\u2019s Earthcolors technology creates fully traceable biosynthetic dyes from natural waste agriculture and medicinal plants, leaving the edible part available for food consumption. It provides an ecological and natural dyeing process without risks to health and in respect of the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archroma.com\/innovations\/earth-colors-by-archroma\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.archroma.com\/innovations\/earth-colors-by-archroma\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velcorex.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/label-objectif.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1176\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectif d\u00e9veloppement<br>durable<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We support and apply the actions proposed by the United Nations within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/fr\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a firm conviction for environmental preservation, we make every effort to reduce our&nbsp;CO2 emissions and recycle our waste output. 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