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Since 1931, Bemberg™ is a new material definition for responsible luxury. The one for cool exquisite comfort, whose smart heritage is born in a circular economy. Made by Asahi Kasei, the company is the sole maker of this one-of-a-kind, matchless, high-tech natural material, with a unique and precious touch and feel.

Starting from September 2018, Asahi Kasei has launched the Bemberg™ brand in Europe, with an openness and positive approach that facilitates a stronger, more focused role in the market while supporting their partner’s strengths too. This is the key motivation behind the launch of the Bemberg™ global brand, taking the next steps on a journey that redefines the future of contemporary luxury with this unique fiber.

Bemberg™ has new Compostability Certification. Innovhub-SSI report confirms Bemberg™ filaments disintegrate at 100% value within the limits specified by the UNI EN 13432, point A.3.1 for disintegration in the composting process. Also related is a new Ecotoxicity metric to EN 13432:2000 Annex E, the compost obtained from the Bemberg™ filaments according to ISO 16929:2013 revealed the absence of any ecotoxicity effect respect higher plants. The Bemberg™ filaments tested for the presence of heavy metals and other toxic hazardous substances comply with the requirements specified by the UNI EN 13432, for the substances listed in table A.1.

Moreover, worth to mention, the circularity of the Bemberg™ story: its source, manufacture and end-of-life credentials, as well as checking the LCA study, signed by ICEA and validated by Paolo Masoni. This is a further step that prove a new quality profile and standard for Bemberg™ with a more responsible approach that defines its position. Full GRS certification, Oeko-Tex 100, ISO 14001, & Eco-Mark.

Key values that brought premium brands to adopt Bemberg™:
Born in 2009, Ecoalf is today an international reference for sustainable fashion, and the SS19 collection perfectly depicts the intersection between design, quality and innovation. As a brand recognized primarily for its outerwear, this season’s objective was to create new silhouettes, within this family, that would be appropriate for a summer collection, while using new ingredients, including Bemberg™, being responsible, and at the same time, maintaining a contemporary and clean look. The feminine Mia long sleeve Tshirt is made out of a premium Bemberg™ fabric, for cool exquisite comfort and precious touch and feel, upholding circular economy credentials.