C.L.A.S.S. has closely followed Cardato regenerated CO2 neutral since its inception: we now want to update you on how the market is responding and how the Prato Chamber of Commerce is promoting this amazingly interesting material (we also reveal here the Made in Cardato Contest winners).

C.L.A.S.S. is proud to host in its eco-libraries some significative companies with their Cardato regenerated CO2 neutral fabrics and some apparel collections.

WHY CARDATO REGENERATED CO2 NEUTRAL? 

Eliminating the carbon footprint of the textile production process, while at the same time certifying the use of regenerated raw materials: this is the dual nature of the brand Cardato regenerated CO2 neutral, certified by the Prato Chamber of Commerce.

The Cardato Regenerated CO2 neutral brand was created to offer market fashion leaders an eco-friendly product: one that is comfortable to wear and that respects the environment.

In brief, to achieve the “Cardato Regenerated CO2 neutral” certification, materials must :

• Be produced in the industrial district of Prato;
• Be produced from at least 70% recycled material (old clothing or textile off-cuts);
• Have accounted for their CO2 emissions and have purchased emission credits from the Prato Chamber of Commerce. The amount of credits purchased must correspond to business’ production volume.

«Twenty-two textile companies – among them producers of recycled wool, fabrics and yarns – have so far adhered to the rules governing the brand “CO2 neutral”, “canceling”, in 2012, through the purchase of green certificates, 14 tons of carbon dioxide.» Reveals Luca Giusti, President of Prato Chamber of Commerce. More info: www.cardato.it

new cardato eco-material partners

1) Lanificio Fiaschi Mario began operations in 1947. As is typical of the tradition of Prato, it produces carded wool and regenerated fabrics. The company focuses on the development of fabrics for outerwear, woollens and drapery. They decided to go for the CO2 Neutral certification by monitoring the production line and neutralizing all emissions produced during the process. Available in all C.L.A.S.S. showrooms

2) Lanificio Stelloni (started in 1977) specializes in the production of the classic Prato wool, ” Cardato”, and is a known reference point in the textile market for the research and the development of fabrics for outwear. The company has a strong connection with “Filatura del Vincio”, the oldest carded spinning company in the district. Available in all C.L.A.S.S. showrooms

3) For more than forty years, Nuova Fratelli Boretti has dealt in regenerated raw materials produced from fabric waste.The production of regenerated wool has been accompanied, in recent years, by denim – regenerated both from cuttings and garments. Their careful regeneration processes allow the yarns that are produced to be used in both the production of carded wool woven fabrics and for knitting. Their entire production is CO2 free.

new cardato collections

1) Adriana Zalacain, the soul of the CUS project, currently lives and works in Barcelona, for her AW 13/14 collection she chose a Cardato fabric by Linea Ross. www.cus.cat

2) llogique is an Italian brand producing mainly men’s outwear. For AW 13/14 they selected a Cardato regenerated fabric by Lanificio Stelloni. www.illogique.it

3) Young fashion designer Flavia LaRocca chose a Cardato regenerated fabric by Linea Ross for her AW 13/14 collection. www.flavialarocca.com