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by | April 17, 2018 · 1:56 am

bluesign® Indicates ZDHC MRSL Conformance at the highest Level 3

Toung Loong Textile MFG. Co., LTD. is a bluesign® system partner and an eco-friendly manufacturer. We vouch for sustainability of the textile industry. Toung Loong has been working for innovations on raw materials and chemicals to find best practices on yarn texturizing and dyeing processes to limit the impact on the environment for years. Acquired bluesign® system partner in 2015, Toung Loong kept innovations and became bluesign®  Approved in 2017. In April 2018, ZDHC, Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Foundation, announced that bluesign® became the first level 3 certifier for ZDHC MRSL conformance in ZDHC gateway. This implies that Toung Loong Textile MFG. meets the highest level 3 for ZDHC MRSL conformance. Toung Loong congrats to the collaboration between bluesign® and ZDHC.

In April 2018, ZDHC, Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Foundation, announced that bluesign® became the first level 3 certifier for ZDHC MRSL conformance in ZDHC gateway. This implies that Toung Loong Textile MFG. meets the highest level 3 for ZDHC MRSL conformance.

ZDHC announced that bluesign® is the first established level 3 accepted certifier for ZDHC MRSL Conformance in ZDHC gateway. According to ZDHC, this collaboration accelerates the textile industry toward sustainable chemical management. ZDHC is a collaboration to effectively eliminate hazardous substances from global supply chains of the textile, apparel, leather and footwear industry and supported by well-known brands. ZDHC has become the industry reference for holistic sustainable chemical management. In order to accelerate the speed to achieve the Roadmap to Zero Programme, ZDHC decided to collaborate with existing certifications instead of establishing their own certification system. bluesign® is a well-known and high-standard European certification for sustainable textile production. All the chemicals and components put into the supply chain have to live up to the safety standards. bluesign® is a holistic solution, not only the safety of consumers and environment protection are included in the certification, but also workers’ safety. As a result, ZDHC granted bluesign® as the first established level 3 certifier for ZDHC MRSL conformance.

Toung Loong Textile MFG. supports the collaboration between ZDHC and bluesign®. Together, we continue to work for sustainable chemical management and zero discharge of hazardous chemicals.

Source of info and photo：Official website of ZDHC
ZDHC and bluesign® collaboration
 – bluesign® is the first established Level 3 Accepted Certifier for ZDHC MRSL Conformance in ZDHC Gateway

Find bluesign®  Approved articles of Toung Loong Textile on bluesign® blueguide

Related link:  Toung Loong Textile MFG. Received bluesign® Approved Certification

中文連結： bluesign®認證的工廠，如同ZDHC最高等級第三級的安全標準

About ZDHC Foundation
The ZDHC Foundation oversees implementation of the Roadmap to Zero Programme and is a global industry collaboration of currently 92 contributors (24 brands, 53 value chain affiliates, and 15 associates) within the sports, fashion, luxury and outdoor industry. The vision is widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry, driving innovations and best practices in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear industries to protect consumers, workers, and the environment.

About bluesign®
The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production. This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also provides confidence to the consumer to acquire a sustainable product. Today the globally recognized bluesign® system includes in partnership more than 130 chemical suppliers, 300 textile manufacturers, and 90 brands.

About Toung Loong Textile  Toung Loong Textile MFG., a Taiwanese textile manufacturing company established in 1960 and became the first textile company listed on Taiwan OTC in 1996. Toung Loong Textile MFG. has been developed from a sewing thread factory to an international functional textile yarn manufacturing company. Toung Loong produces texturized functional yarns for apparels and sewing thread for sportswear, outdoor, yoga and fashion industry.

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by | May 2, 2017 · 2:24 am

Toung Loong Textile MFG. Received bluesign® Approved Certification

Toung Loong Textile MFG. became bluesign® Approved in 2017. Toung Loong is an eco-friendly yarn texturizing manufacturer. We vouch for sustainability of the textile industry. Toung Loong has been working for innovations on raw materials and chemicals to find best practices on yarn texturizing and dyeing processes to limit the impact on the environment for years. Acquired bluesign® system partner in 2015, Toung Loong kept innovating and became bluesign® Approved in 2017. We are happily sharing this news with mills and brands. Together, we can continue to work for sustainable textile production.

Toung Loong constantly strived to do our best to meet textile safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. We have been accredited by Oeko-tex® Standard 100 which guards the safety of end products, and GRS, Global Recycle Standard, which ensures the authenticity of recycled materials for years. Regarding water emission and chemicals usage, Toung Loong has been met the standards higher than local mandatory for being a business partner of international brands. Since 2015, Toung Loong has become a bluesign® system partner. Yarns and sewing threads of Toung Loong met the rigorous standards and obtained bluesignC Approved. Toung Loong cares for the Environment and can fulfill brands’ needs for sustainable textile.

Please find a list of our bluesign® bluefinder listed products on bluesign® blueguide

中文連結：東隆興業獲得藍色標誌標準認證證書

About bluesign®  The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production. This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also provides confidence to the consumer to acquire a sustainable product. Today the globally recognized bluesign® system includes in partnership more than 130 chemical suppliers, 300 textile manufacturers, and 90 brands.

About Toung Loong Textile  Toung Loong Textile MFG., a Taiwanese textile manufacturing company established in 1960 and became the first textile company listed on Taiwan OTC in 1996. Toung Loong Textile MFG. has been developed from a sewing thread factory to an international functional textile yarn manufacturing company. Toung Loong produces texturized functional yarns for apparels and sewing thread for sportswear, outdoor, yoga and fashion industry.

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by | April 13, 2016 · 2:55 am

Toung Loong Textile MFG. is Now a bluesign® System Partner

Toung Loong Textile MFG. has been in the Taiwanese textile industry for over 50 years. To meet the needs of international brands, Toung Loong constantly strived to do our best to meet textile safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. Toung Loong has been accredited by Oeko-tex® Standard 100 which guards the safety of end products, and GRS, Global Recycle Standard, which ensures the authenticity of recycled materials for years. Regarding water emission and chemicals usage, Toung Loong has been met the standards higher than local mandatory for being a business partner of international brands. These days, environmental protection and sustainability became the global trend and consumers begin to be aware of bluesign® system, the strictest European third party assessor regarding these issues. bluesign® system uses the input stream management system to ensure not only the safety of end products but the compliance with their principles of raw materials, chemicals and producing processes to promote sustainability of the textile industry. Recently, more and more brands start to require their supply chain to be bluesign@-approved. Toung Loong Textile became a bluesign® system partner to assist our business partner in applying for the bluesign®-approved product. Toung Loong Textile MFG. will keep striving for our best in the textile industry to offer safer, more comfortable and more convenient textile products to enhance the quality of human life while focusing on environmental protection and social responsibility.

Find us on bluesign technologies newsletter October 2015 , under New textile/fiber/accessories manufacturers and assemblers section.

The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile production. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production. This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also provides confidence to the consumer to acquire a sustainable product.

The bluesign® system partners are globally acting stakeholders of the textile market. From chemical suppliers via manufacturers to retailers and brands, the bluesign® system enables the participants of the textile supply chain to meet contemporary ecological requirements. The bluesign® system partners have to go through rigorous tests in order to verify compliance with the bluesign® criteria.

The 5 bluesign® system principles (of sustainability)

  1. Resource Productivity
  2. Consumer Safety
  3. Water Emission
  4. Air Emission
  5. Occupational Health & Safety      From bluesign® official website

The purpose of the bluesign® system is to ensure transparency in the production chain, in which all the textile components are produced in an input stream management system before the process even begins and inspected in accordance with EHS (environment, health and safety) criteria,” said Peter Waeber, CEO of bluesign technologies ag explained. “Even before production begins, components and processes are analyzed to determine whether or not they correspond to the defined criteria. In this way, the bluesign® standard ensures transparency throughout the textile supply chain, without compromising functionality, quality or design.”

中文版: http://www.toungloong.com/tw/news_bluesign_system_partner/

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Toung Loong Donates “Rehoboth Toung Loong Education Building” to Guang Hua Mandarin School in Doi Chang Village, Northern Thailand

Toung Loong Textile MFG. offers his support to the international community. Through supporting Guang Hua Mandarin School, Toung Loong helps disadvantaged families in Doi Chang Village in the remote area of Ching Rai, Northern Thailand. Chinese learning and community caring give disadvantaged families and children more chances and hope for their future. Toung Loong already donated restroom facility to the school. In 2015, Toung Loong donates the education building for Guang Hua.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony of Rehoboth Toung Loong Education Building took place in Guang Hua Mandarin School in Doi Chang Village, Ching Rai in Thailand, on October 30th, 2015. Guang Hua showed his gratitude to the donation from Toung Loong Textile MFG. with the singing performances of the students. The ceremony was a success with participants from Taiwan, local residents, students and staffs of the school. Rehoboth Toung Loong Education Building will be a three stories building. The first level will have four classrooms, the second level will have a computer classroom and a library, and the third floor will be the school dormitory.

Speech selections from the groundbreaking ceremony

Professor Chihmou, President of Chinese Rock Leadership Association: We plan to transfer control of the school back to Doi Chang Village in ten years. In the next 9 years, we wish more and more people from the village can come to join us. Make Doi Chang pride of Thailand. Let’s walk together and work together.

Principle Jennifer Lee: Economy of Southeast Asia is getting better and better. If our children learn Chinese, it will help them a lot in their future. Here, we don’t care if students are Lisu, Akha, Chinese or Wa people. Learning together allows our community to better. When kids leave the village and work in other places when they grow up, they can proudly claim they are from Doi Chang. I want to see this place cultivate the best talents.

Toung Loong Representative Miss Ingrid Chen: I see a lot changes in this trip, more beautiful flowers, landscaping and wall painting. I wish not only the students but the residents of the whole village can have a better chance for education when the education building complete in the future. Best wishes for everyone.

Disadvantaged Families in Doi Chang Village
Doi Chang Village has plenty disadvantaged families, some are suffering from domestic violence and some are single-parent families which couldn’t have a regular income to support themselves. While some families are refugees without residence identities, they can’t obtain legal jobs, suffer from discrimination and cannot receive the fair amount of working wage.

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by | October 30, 2015 · 7:00 pm
by | October 17, 2015 · 7:00 pm

Active Toung Loong –Employees of Toung Loong Textile MFG. Teamed up for Pink Run, a Charity Running Event for Breast Cancer

In the twilight of a winter morning, 2015, in New Taipei City, a group of people wore pink tutu skirts no matter which gender they are. They gathered here for a charity running event. Toung Loong Textile MFG. also teamed up for this event and ran for breast cancer wearing tutus.

Pink Run was held by the feminine magazine Marie Claire. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Taiwan. It does not only destroy the health of patients, but also takes away happiness and hope. This charity event cheers for women who keep fighting and keep faith in their lives. Pink Run also educates participants how to prevent breast cancer, one of the key is to do more exercise. More, Marie Claire donates NT$50 to “Taiwan Clinical Oncology Research Foundation” with every registration.

Toung Loong Textile MFG. launched “Active Toung Loong” Program in 2015, #ActiveToungLoong. This program encourages and supports employees to exercise more, such as team up for running events, building a softball team, arranging friendly matches with business partners, running a basketball club. While employees are more active, with good energy flowing throughout the company, colleagues from different plants can be closer and healthier. Learning from Pink Run, we can also reduce the risk of breast cancer for our female workers!

This event is the first time Toung Loong teamed up for a running event. Colleagues gathered at the dawn to run for breast cancer wearing pink tutus and T-shirts made with Toung Loong SpringFil yarn which is stretchable, super breathable and has a cotton-like handfeel.  Sweat and fulfillment feeling after completion of the running made this an unforgettable and happy memory. Welcome any business partners who want to be more active and healthier to join us. For more news of Toung Loong, please come back to check with News on our official website.

中文版本請點選 http://www.toungloong.com/tw/news_2015pinkrun/

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Support Taiwanese Young Farmers, Regional Fresh-grained Rice Directly Delivers to Toung Loong Textile MFG.

Taiwanese young farmers are working on reducing chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Though this action increases cost of farming, it is love and cherishment for the land. Through referral of Small and Medium Enterprise Administration and How’s Food Company, Toung Loong Textile MFG. supports Hong-Yi Huang in Changhua County and brothers of Cheng-yo Liu in Hsinchu County implementing this idea. Toung Loong donates to the program and purchases regional healthy rice, which is grained and delivered to Toung Loong’s factories every week. Farming with reduced pesticide and fertilizer usage lightens the burden of the land, also produces healthier rice. Toung Loong supports local farmers in Taiwan. This support is not only for our love for Taiwan and regional farming, but also for our employees’ health while they can enjoy local healthy food.

“CEO Yu loves the land of Taiwan, and wants to help regional farmers and agriculture in Taiwan. Through the referral of Small and Medium Enterprise Administration and How’s Food Company, Toung Loong starts offering their 500 employees “local fresh-grained rice”. Rice is grained and delivered by the regional farmers closed to Toung Loong’s factory every week. To the company, this would increase a small amount of cost and work. However, it is a strong support like a good rain after long draught for farmers. “

Translated from the post from Facebook fan page, 台灣農業讚 , Oct 15, 2015

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by | October 15, 2015 · 7:00 pm
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Toung Loong Textile MFG. Subscribed to Purchase 300,000 kWh Green Power

Toung Loong Textile MFG. received certificate of green power purchase

Toung Loong Textile MFG. received the certificate of green power purchase in 2015

 

Toung Loong Textile MFG. subscribed to purchase 300,000 kWh green power and received green power subscription certificate from Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taipei, Taiwan on Oct 5th, 2015. Toung Loong Textile MFG. will keep working on reducing carbon footprint and being an environment friendly company.

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by | October 5, 2015 · 7:00 pm