MATTEO SINIGAGLIA

CEO, REPLAY

In 2010, we were among the !rst companies to introduce sustainability in our sector and to develop new technologies and treatments such as laser (Replay Laserblast), natural pigments (Replay L.I.F.E.) and less water consumption (Replay Water Zero). Initially, this form of sustainability was “reactive” as it worked backwards (less water, less pollution, less chemicals), whereas we have lately introduced a new form of “proactive” sustainability by introducing Hyper#ex Re-Used, where the priority is managing resources based on their environmental impact. Where the creation of waste is currently unavoidable, we will strive to reuse, recycle, or recover wasted resources, and that includes energy recovery. When raw cotton is processed into yarn, 10% of it is typically lost as waste. We continually strive to trace, track, and monitor this loss and reuse cotton waste by adding it back into the spinning process. Secondly, producing recycled polyester uses less energy than making it new and reduces the dependence on petroleum as a raw material. Both factors reduce our overall carbon footprint.