Our Milestones
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is proud to announce that DIN CERTCO has awarded our viscose staple fibre the international recognised Seedling® logo.
August 24 2020
The Seedling® logo is the quality mark for products and packaging, which are certified as industrially compostable according to the European standard EN 13432.
APR Joins UNFCCC Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action and Pledges Ambitious Net Carbon Emissions Reduction Targets by 2030
August 22 2020
12 March 2020 – APR now offers the MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® label, providing an added layer of assurance, transparency and product confidence our customers expect.
March 12 2020
The MADE IN GREEN label verifies that an article has been tested for harmful substances and certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®️ It also guarantees that the fibre has been manufactured using sustainable processes under environmentally friendly and socially responsible working conditions, certified to STeP by OEKO-TEX®️ Our unique MADE IN GREEN ID when included on the hangtags of garments can be traced back to our mill where the viscose fibre was manufactured.
21 February 2020 – President of Indonesia Inaugurates Country’s Largest Integrated Viscose Rayon Production Facility, Asia Pacific Rayon (APR)
February 21 2020
The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo inaugurates Indonesia’s largest integrated viscose rayon production facility, injecting a boost for the country’s textile sector and the Indonesian Government’s industrial 4.0 development strategy.
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) the first STeP by OEKO-TEX® Certified Responsible Viscose Manufacturer in Indonesia.
January 14 2020
APR successfully obtained the Sustainable Textile Production (STeP) by OEKO-TEX® the independent Swiss-based certification organisation for the responsible manufacturing of viscose staple fibre. STeP by OEKO-TEX® certification is a rigorous modular analysis of chemicals, environmental performance, environmental management, occupational health and safety, social responsibility and quality management.
31 December 2019 – Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) closed 2019 by announcing a partnership with the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD). Through the partnership, APR – one of the world’s largest integrated rayon manufacturers – is committed to the sustainable production of raw materials and clean manufacturing.
December 31 2019
IBCSD provides a platform for businesses to share and promote best practice in tackling risks and taking advantage of opportunities related to sustainable development. It will also act as a key partner to government and civil society providing business input and solutions for Indonesian policies on sustainability issues.
