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Everest Textile Technologies is the latest denim company to join Bluesign as a system partner.
Based in Italy with facilities also in Tunisia, Everest has pioneered textile treatments since the 1970s, offering premium services such as denim washing, dyeing, laser cutting, and 3D effects.
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As a Bluesign system partner, Everest will now offer Bluesign approved washes to clients such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Diesel, Acne Studios and Dsquared2, ensuring compliance with the highest environmental standards and providing brands with verified solutions for traceability and transparency. The company holds certifications including ISO 14001, HIGG Facility Environmental Certification, ZDHC Progressive Level Certification, and GOTS Certification.
Luca Soligo, CEO of Everest Srl, said state-of-the-art certified machinery and chemicals are the only way to guarantee clients a “maximum standard of sustainability.”
“The collaboration with Bluesign establishes a new milestone for Everest’s environmentally sustainable future. We are proud to be one of the largest laundries in Europe to guarantee Bluesign washes in the whole process for traceability, transparency, and sustainability,” he said.
Everest has expanded its expertise in sustainable denim washing and garment dyeing over the decades. It has integrated cutting-edge technologies like ozone and laser treatments, jet dye machines, and its proprietary environmental impact measurement software. These advancements enable Everest to deliver sustainable solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and creativity for clients.
For Bluesign, the partnership with Everest underscores its role as a regulatory resource, supporting brands in navigating emerging requirements like the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Digital Product Passports. The material verification firm turns 25 this year.
“Everest’s expertise and commitment to sustainability exemplify what it means to be a leader in the denim industry. Their integration into the Bluesign system reinforces our mission to enable clean and transparent manufacturing globally,” said Daniel Rüfenacht, Bluesign CEO. “We are excited to collaborate with Everest as we continue to expand the reach of our sustainable denim initiative.”
Other Bluesign system partners include Madewell, Saitex Mill and Saitex Laundry.