Our Milestones
USDA Biobased Certification
November 13 2019
13 November 2019, Viscose staple fibre producer, Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label. The label is part of USDA-led BioPreferred Program that assists with the development and expansion of markets for biobased products worldwide and communicates a product’s biobased content. Viscose Staple fibre produced by APR is made from 100% cellulose and is certified as 100% biobased. Consisting of natural plant-polymers, viscose fibres are biodegradable and naturally decompose into the soil.
ZDHC Membership
October 1 2019
1 October 2019, Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has joined the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation as new member. The ZDHC Foundation is a collaboration of major fashion brands, value chain affiliates and associations which seek to drive the global implementation of safer chemical management practices in the textile, leather and footwear industries.
Textile Exchange Membership
August 5 2019
5 August 2019, Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has joined Textile Exchange as a new member. A global non-profit organisation that promotes sustainability in the textile value chain, Textile Exchange works closely with its members to drive industry transformation in preferred fibres, integrity, standards and responsible supply networks aiming at minimising the negative environmental impact of the global textile industry.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification
May 1 2019
In May 2019 OEKO-TEX standard 100, Annex 6, Product class I certification was awarded to APR. All Viscose staple fibre produces by APR is suitable for use in the manufacturing of products fit for babies.
MUFFEST 2019
May 1 2019
1 Mei 2019, Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) sangat bangga menjadi sponsor Muslim Fashion Festival 2019 (MUFFEST), guna mendukung perancang busana Indonesia yang dalam pengerjaannya menggunakan rayon, bahan terbarukan dan ramah lingkungan.
