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ECNZ Eco Wools
Textilia At Work - Instyle was the first New Zealand textile wholesaler to promote fabrics manufactured by a supplier that has ECNZ accreditation:

Flower Power

90% Certified Eco Wool
10% Certified Eco Nylon

Flower Power Wool

Fern

90% Certified Eco Wool
10% Certified Eco Nylon

Fern Wool

Groovy

90% Certified Eco Wool
10% Certified Eco Nylon

Groovy Wool

Terra

100% Certified Eco Wool

Terra Wool

ECNZ Requirements

All Textilia At Work - Instyle ‘ECNZ Eco-Labelled’ textiles have the distinct Environmental Choice logo displayed, which certifies their compliance with the following stringent criteria:

  • Manufactured in New Zealand.
  • No chromium, carcinogenic or metal complexes that are toxic to reproduction.
  • No dyes based on copper, chromium or nickel.
  • No bleaching processes releasing AOX emissions.
  • No pigment in processing.
  • Controlled use of phosphates.
  • Encouraging energy and water use efficiencies.
  • Encouraging biodegradability of chemicals used within processing treatments.
  • Using raw materials from eco-accredited suppliers.
  • To ensure fitness for purpose and application e.g durability.
  • Ensures that the entire manufacturing process is working within government acts and regulations for consents and permits.
  • Reducing hazardous substances used in production processes e.g. no heavy metals or formaldehyde in chemical processing.
Environmental Choice NZ