Standard Owner Benchmark - VARVARESSOS SA

By CommonShare

Varvaressos SA is a textile company based in Greece that specializes in the production of high-quality yarns and fabrics. The company was founded in 1966 and has since become a leading supplier of textile products to the global market.

Varvaressos SA offers a wide range of yarns and fabrics, including cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. The company has invested heavily in state-of-the-art machinery and technology to ensure the highest quality and efficiency in its production processes. Varvaressos SA also places a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical production practices, with certifications such as the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI).

One of the key innovations that Varvaressos SA has developed is its SUPREME GREEN COTTON(R) initiative. This program involves the use of recycled and organic cotton fibers to produce yarns and fabrics that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. The company's recycled cotton yarns are made from pre-consumer waste, such as fabric scraps and cutting room leftovers, while the organic cotton fibers are sourced from certified organic cotton farms.

Varvaressos SA has also developed several other initiatives and products that promote sustainability and innovation in the textile industry. These include its Eco-Vero(R) viscose fiber, which is made from sustainable wood pulp and has a low environmental impact, and its Smartfiber AG+(R) technology, which incorporates silver ions into the yarns to provide antimicrobial properties.

Varvaressos SA is a leading textile company that is committed to producing high-quality, sustainable, and ethical products. Its focus on innovation and sustainability has earned the company a reputation as a leader in the textile industry, and it continues to develop new and innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of its customers and the environment.

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VARVARESSOS SA
Greece
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This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.