FIT FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Filmar is at the forefront of sustainability not only by certifying processes and products

but also by being directly involved in the activities we launch and promote to cultivate and process raw materials.

A sustainable yarn is, in our view:

  • a product made by using raw materials and adopting processes that preserve precious resources, decrease negative impacts and promote regenerative procedures.
  • a product made by people that are respected, nurtured and given the possibility of developing knowledge and skills, through continuous improvement.
  • a product that enhances shared economic growth by guaranteeing that our firm’s success fosters social progress.

 

OUR COMMITMENT

We activated projects to support sustainable agriculture methodologies and techniques which increase soil’s productivity and benefit farmers’ communitiesn i Egypt.

 

COTTONFORLIFE

Cottonforlife is a CSR project aims to develop a sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain for yarns that are fit for the future.

Cottonforlife is now a brand in the market to get closer to consumers and help sustainable choices.

Discover the details here.

All Filmar yarns contribute to the initiative.

COTTONFORLIFE IN NUMBERS

  • 3 Organic Cotton Plantations activated through contract farming, 500 farmers supported, and 300 tons of organic cotton procured.
  • 15 young fashion designers trained in eco-design, upcycling and zero-waste; 13 capsule collections designed; 3 capsule collections produced and 105 items produced and marketed in limited edition; 3 educational modules on upcycling, zero waste and responsible production models developed; 50 Egyptian teachers, trainers and technicians trained on responsible fashion and circular approaches; 100 Egyptian students and other institutes participated in the teaching sessions.
  • 6 fine and extra fine organic cotton yarns and blends produced for the fashion market.
  • 134 agricultural schools and 150.000 students nationwide following new agriculture textbooks developed by Cottonforlife Initiative; 200 students and 50 teachers trained on IPM and biocontrol; 1 compost machine made available to agricultural school in Damietta; 1.500 books printed and distributed to Damietta and Borg El Arab schools.
  • 100 students attending Cottonforlife spinning course in Borg El Arab School and trained in Filmar Nile Textile.
  • 35 young entrepreneurs and fashion designers trained on marketing and business development; 7 teaching modules on marketing, business & production management, finance and market analysis developed.