CSR Policy

1. STATEMENT

We at Ethical Elements have adopted a Corporate Social Responsibility approach that reflects our responsibility as a company, joint-ventures with Emirati society to achieve sustainable development and become leaders in sustainable fabrics. By addressing these goals, we can also improve the quality and performance of our core processes and responsibilities. As we continue to grow and develop, it is imperative that we address our  ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities as broadly as possible. For the purposes of this policy, CSR is defined as the integration of social and environmental concerns into the business of Ethical Elements and its interaction with its internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers. We actively work to improve our environment and continuously look for opportunities to improve and contribute to the well-being of the community in which we operate

2. PRINCIPLES
Ethical Elements is committed to establishing a CSR system which is guided by the following principles:

  • Shared responsibility – CSR involves everyone in our organisation, as well as other stakeholders, i.e. our suppliers which means sharing the responsibilities of ownership as well as its benefits.
  • Openness and accountability – regularly will communicate our CSR policies, objectives and performance reviews openly and honestly to our staff, partners and other stakeholders. We will also seek their views and encourage them to communicate with us
  • Continuous improvement – In line with our approach, we are committed to measuring and improving our CSR performance. We will develop and
    implement specific environmental and social policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate compliance – As a minimum we will meet or exceed all relevant legislation. Where no legislation exists we will seek to develop
    and implement our own appropriate standards based on international
    best practice.

3. POLICIES
Policies and their associated programmes will be developed in the following areas of CSR that reflect the nature of our day to day business activities and
wider involvement with society:

  • Environment – To recognise the need to develop our business in an environmentally sustainable way and to include concern for the environment in all our activities. To address impacts arising from our energy, water and resource use, transport needs and waste generation
    of our services and activities.
  • Relationships – To deliver our vision through developing strong relationships with our suppliers, as well as other external organisations and individuals and to conduct them with integrity and courtesy. We will ensure that we honour our commitments. We will ensure our contractors and suppliers implement environmentally sensitive procurement process and to develop a partnership approach for the
    delivery of our strategies and services.
  • Communities – To build relationships with our service users and the local communities which we serve. We will support local businesses and service providers who share our aims and our values. We will encourage our staff, and those acting on our behalf, to consider the needs of others in their day to day business. We will encourage feedback from the local community on our CSR policies and programmes. We will strive to support the local community’s charitable and humanitarian causes.
  • Staff – To attain the organisation’s ambitions, highly qualified and motivated staff are essential to Ethical Elements. We seek to offer an inspiring working environment where employees enjoy every opportunity to grow and advance their career. We will promote and maintain equality and have constant regard to the welfare of our people as a whole, including their career structure, empowerment and communication, health and safety. At all levels we will encourage and promote team-work and the sharing of skills and knowledge, whilst recognising outstanding individual contribution and provide the
    opportunity for employees to develop and advance, subject to personal performance and business objectives.

4. ORGANISATION we assist

  • HOSPITALITY – Focus on fabrics that are made to last longer and require less resources to process.
  • HEALTHCARE – Focus on and promote the value of reusables in delivering durability, longevity, comfort, and value.
  • HOME – Offer environmentally friendly fabrics for the home.
  • INTERIORS – Provide fabrics made with recycled materials, including fabrics, custom bedding solutions, and more.
  • FASHION – Provide fabrics that are easy to care for and recycle/reuse.
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Bamboo

Bamboo itself can be a highly sustainable crop, if grown under the right conditions.

There are a wide variety of textiles derived from the bamboo plant that are called bamboo fabric which has been used for thousands of years ( for infrastructure, medicinal use and for paper).

Bamboo fabric possesses antibacterial as well as UV protection properties.

In order to produce bamboo fabric of the highest quality, cellulose is not extracted during production. The bamboo fibers are instead coated with a natural enzyme before being washed and spun into yarn.

Often called bamboo linen, this fabric has a silky texture and is made from silky yarn.

This method makes bamboo fabric that is strong, durable, and environmentally friendly.

  • One can wash bamboo fabric by hand or in a washing machine, but it is absolutely important to use only cold water, never warm or hot water during this process (maximum recommended temperature: 60°C).
  • Wash bamboo clothes after turning them inside out, for best results.
  • Use a minimal amount of soap, and wash gently along with other clothes of similar colors, in short cycles.
  • It is important to rinse the clothes well to get rid of all the soap.
  • Never use softener or bleach on these clothes as they significantly reduce its life.
  • The cloth should never be dried in direct, strong sunlight, as this can cause permanent damage.
  • Bamboo fabric should never be dried in a machine dryer, as this causes it to shrink and lose shape rapidly.
  • Dry cleaning bamboo fabrics should be avoided as far as possible.

Modal

Modal is manufactured from cellulose using chemical processing, just as are bamboo, rayon (viscose) and lyocell. In the case of modal, the cellulose comes from softwood trees.  The manufacturing process is closed loop, which means that the chemicals used in processing are captured and reused. The small amount of discharged is considered non-hazardous. The finished textile is biodegradable and also takes well to natural dyes, eliminating the need for more harmful chemical dyes. Although in most cases modal is still dyed with conventional chemical dyes.

  • Beech trees are harvested, chipped, and cellulose is extracted from the pulp.
  • Next, the cellulose is made into sheets, which are soaked in sodium hydroxide.
  • Those sheets are broken into smaller pieces, which are soaked in carbon disulfate. This produces sodium cellulose xanthate.
  • Cellulose xanthate is soaked in sodium hydroxide again. The subsequent liquid solution is put through a spinneret, which is a device with a series of holes that help create fibers.
  • The created fibers are soaked in sulfuric acid to form yarn. Once washed, bleached, and dried, the yarn is loaded onto spools.
  • From there, the yarn can be woven or knit into a fabric to form modal.
Good news Modal can be washed in the washing machine with warm water. But if you know me, you know I prefer cold, it uses way less energy. It can also be machine dried (use the gentle cycle), but I highly recommend air drying your clothes. I’ve got a whole guide on how to do it right. Never use bleach on delicates fabrics, it breaks down the fibres and I always recommend using more natural, eco-friendly detergents for all your clothing. You can think of the care in the same way you would good linen. If you have lingerie or undies made from Modal, hand wash or use a mesh washing bag.

Organic Linen

Organic linen comes from a flax plant that is farmed without any use of toxic chemicals at the farming or processing stage.
The flax plant usually grows naturally in Western Europe, in temperate climates.

  • We recommend always using a low temperature or cold wash.
  • Use gentle detergents that are environmentally safe, and use a washable garment bag for particularly delicate items. Do not use fabric conditioner.
  • For stains, pre-soak and do not use an iron until the stain is completely gone.
  • Wash inside out and with like colors.
  • Do NOT wash with garments that have Velcro or zippers to avoid abrasion marks.
  • Always air dry when you can.
  • If you must iron, use a medium temperature iron and test on an inconspicuous piece first.
Organic linen is made from flax, a natural raw material. Flax is a recyclable fiber that does not need irrigation. It also requires almost no chemical treatment. All parts of the flax plant are used, ensuring no waste.

Milk

The milk fiber has been widely used in sweaters, underwear, garments, home textiles and other
fields, milk fiber products are quite welcome to consumers for the excellent properties of milk fiber super soft,anti-allergy, Eco-friendly, healthy and comfortable.

The most specific characteristics of milk protein fiber are skin-nourishing and bacteria-fighting.

Milk fiber is made from milk casein instead of fresh milk. It is new generation of innovative Fiber & a kind of synthetic Fiber created through bio-engineering method with biological health benefits which has passed international ecological certification of OEKO-tex standard 100.

Since they contain acrylic, however, semi-synthetic forms of this fabric can only be washed in cold or warm water.

Organic Hemp

Hemp fabric gives all the softness of other natural textiles, but with a strength that is an amazing 3 times higher than cotton.
This unique durability makes it uniquely hard-wearing and long-lasting.

  • We recommend always using a low temperature or cold wash.
  • Use gentle detergents that are environmentally safe, and use a washable garment bag for particularly delicate items. Do not use fabric conditioner.
  • For stains, pre-soak and do not use an iron until the stain is completely gone.
  • Wash inside out and with like colors.
  • Do NOT wash with garments that have Velcro or zippers to avoid abrasion marks.
  • Always air dry when you can.
  • If you must iron, use a medium temperature iron and test on an inconspicuous piece first

Hemp fabric is a long-lasting and durable fabric which is made from the long strands of fiber that make up the stalk of the plant.
These fibers are separated from the bark through a process called “retting.”
The retted fibers are then spun together to produce a continuous thread (or yarn) that can be woven into a fabric.

Recycled Polyster

Recycled Polyester, much like traditional polyester, is a man-made fabric.
However, recycled polyester is made from recycled plastic such as plastic bottles.

  • We recommend always using a low temperature or cold wash.
  • Use gentle detergents that are environmentally safe, and use a washable garment bag for particularly delicate items.
  • Wash inside out and with like colors.
  • Always air dry when you can.
  • Should not have to be ironed, but if you do, use a medium temperature iron and test on an inconspicuous piece first.

Recycled polyester is made by breaking down used plastic into small, thin chips. These thin pieces and chips are then melted down further and spun into yarn, which is then made into fabric.