Our Values

Creating positive impact has always been at the heart of our culture as a company. Our strategic approach really began in 2000, when we rolled out our Social and Ethical Compliance blueprint across our global supply base.

We are committed to working with leading industry eco-communities to further develop our preferred fibre portfolio, and improving industry practices to bring positive environmental and societal changes for our communities.

Our Vision

Our vision always has and will always be anchored in People, Passion, and Partnership.

Partnership
Environmental Goal
As part of our commitment to environmental improvement, we partner with suppliers committed to eco-responsibility and invest in-house environmental practices like waste reduction, ecological protection certifications, chemical and water management, and renewable energy.

Our compliance team constantly assesses and scales up our supply chain with the latest compliance and ethical guidelines to ensure we keep improving and setting the highest standards.
People
Community Goal
We continuously invest in maintaining a positive impact on the people living and working in our regional locations. In collaboration with suppliers, our teams strive to develop best practices, drive ethical transparency, and identify opportunities for positive change throughout the value chain.

In addition, our CSR team and 7 STREAMS Foundation work with factories and brands, championing projects that make a real difference to impacted communities.
Passion
Product Goal
Our passion for innovation is what always drives and motivates us, taking pride in innovating sustainable low impact materials to reduce the environmental impact of our products.

Our innovation team tirelessly works with subject experts and industry consultants to always develop sustainable proposals.

Our Ethical Milestones

Our commitment is to succeed organically

2002

• Publication of first Ethical Code of Conduct.

2003

• Launch of In-house Compliance Team & Laboratory.

2005

• Establishment of In-house Design & Innovation Teams with studio and sampling unit.

2006

• First Production of fully traceable Organic Cotton & Fleece Products.

2012

• Launch of Fire Safety Awareness Training program for vendors initiated in collaboration with WRAP and 40 factory-partners.

2013

• Onboarding of Independent Audit Team to cross verify factory accreditation (BSCI, WRAP, SEDEX).

2014

• Recruitment of In-house Structural Engineer to work alongside Compliance Team, and ensure all structural, electrical, and operational integrity across the supply base.
• Certification under ISO 9001:2008 QMS.

2016

• Creation of Standalone Sustainability Sourcing Team to research and innovate.
• First product line shown at ISPO.

2017

• Investment in 3D Design platforms Optitex & CLO
• Turning point for CSR journey with inauguration of the ZXY Foundation ‘7 STREAMS’, partnering with EcoVadis platform & CPI2
• Recruitment of In-house Technical 3D Team.

2019

• Certification under GOTS.

2020

• Transformation of 15% of total production volume into 100% sustainable products.
• Investment in Global Design digital capabilities by completing in-person training with both CLO 3D software and the full Adobe Creative Suite package.
• Certification under Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX and Global Recycle Standard (GRS).

2021

• Membership in Textile Exchange, HIGG INDEX & Friends of ZDHC.

Our Progress So Far

35%

Our total production volume converted to Sustainable Materials

25%

Our Organic Cotton share for total Sustainable Production

8%

Our Recycled Polyester share for total Sustainable Production

15%

Our overall sampling reduction in last 12 months

8%

Our overall Energy and Green House Gases (GHGs) reduction in last 12 months

5%

Our overall waste reduction in last 12 months

30%

Our overall waste water reused in last 12 months

50%

Our suppliers using certified chemicals in last 12 months

ZXY Certifications

ISO (Certified Company) - 9001:2015
This International Standard promotes the adoption of a process approach when developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of a quality management system, to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.
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ISO (Certified Company) - 9001:2015
This International Standard promotes the adoption of a process approach when developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of a quality management system, to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.
Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit. With a robust membership representing leading brands, retailers, and suppliers, Textile Exchange is positively impacting the climate through accelerating the use of preferred materials across the global textile industry.
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Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit. With a robust membership representing leading brands, retailers, and suppliers, Textile Exchange is positively impacting the climate through accelerating the use of preferred materials across the global textile industry.
Global Recycled Standard
The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions.
The GRS is intended to meet the needs of companies looking to verify the recycled content of their products (both finished and intermediate) and to verify responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in their production.
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Global Recycled Standard
The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions. The GRS is intended to meet the needs of companies looking to verify the recycled content of their products (both finished and intermediate) and to verify responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in their production.
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OEKO-TEX (Standard 100)
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances.
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OEKO-TEX (Standard 100)
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances.
GOTS (Global Textile Standard)
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a voluntary, certified standard that covers all aspects of the production of all natural fibres of organic status including textile processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, exportation, importation and distribution.
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GOTS (Global Textile Standard)
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a voluntary, certified standard that covers all aspects of the production of all natural fibres of organic status including textile processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, exportation, importation and distribution.
Friend of ZDHC - Vendor
This allows us to gain a deeper understanding of ZDHC’s work. Further, ZXY will have access to ZDHC Solutions, Platform, Gateway, Roadmap to Zero toolkit, Supplier to Zero and training to gain more insights and effective tools for implementing sustainable chemical management in all our wet processing activities. As part of the ‘Friend - Vendors’ category, we are allowed to access ZDHC comprehensive report and share own performances aligned with the mission, vision and purpose of ZDHC, which supports us in fulfilling our sustainability roadmap 2025 and 2030 commitments for our shared environment, where we operate globally.
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Friend of ZDHC - Vendor
This allows us to gain a deeper understanding of ZDHC’s work. Further, ZXY will have access to ZDHC Solutions, Platform, Gateway, Roadmap to Zero toolkit, Supplier to Zero and training to gain more insights and effective tools for implementing sustainable chemical management in all our wet processing activities. As part of the ‘Friend - Vendors’ category, we are allowed to access ZDHC comprehensive report and share own performances aligned with the mission, vision and purpose of ZDHC, which supports us in fulfilling our sustainability roadmap 2025 and 2030 commitments for our shared environment, where we operate globally.
EcoVadis 2023 (Silver)
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 100,000+ rated companies. The EcoVadis sustainability assessment methodology is at the heart of Ratings and Scorecards and is an evaluation of how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/CSR into their business and management system covering Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. The 'Silver' level places us in the top 25% of companies with Sustainability Ratings.
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EcoVadis 2023 (Silver)
Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 100,000+ rated companies. The EcoVadis sustainability assessment methodology is at the heart of Ratings and Scorecards and is an evaluation of how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/CSR into their business and management system covering Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. The 'Silver' level places us in the top 25% of companies with Sustainability Ratings.
Higg Index
The Higg Index is an apparel and footwear industry self-assessment standard for assessing environmental and social sustainability throughout the supply chain. it was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a nonprofit organization founded by a group of fashion companies and the United States government Environmental Protection Agency. Across topics such as water use, carbon emissions, and labor conditions; consumer goods brands, retailers, manufacturers, governments, NGOs and consumers can use the Higg Index to inform their individual sustainability strategies and drive collective industry transformation.
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Higg Index
The Higg Index is an apparel and footwear industry self-assessment standard for assessing environmental and social sustainability throughout the supply chain. it was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a nonprofit organization founded by a group of fashion companies and the United States government Environmental Protection Agency. Across topics such as water use, carbon emissions, and labor conditions; consumer goods brands, retailers, manufacturers, governments, NGOs and consumers can use the Higg Index to inform their individual sustainability strategies and drive collective industry transformation.