Viscose, or viscose rayon, as it is also known, offers the closest machine embroidery thread to organic principles because it originates from sustainable sources - cellulose from sustainable trees, plants or cotton waste.

At Madeira, all threads are produced using state of the art technology and processes, ensuring optimum ecological and environmental standards and of course Madeira Classic Rayon is biodegradable.

Machine embroidery thread must run at high speeds on a machine, as well as be washable and enduring - all treatments of Madeira's threads, including Madeira Classic Rayon concentrate on strict environmental regulations to achieve this.

Dyes comply with all legal requirements for humans and ecosystems and originate only from recognised suppliers invested with ISO and OEKO-TEX Certification and those registered to REACH.

Madeira's patented dyeing process uses 60% less water, in turn saving energy.

The dyehouse recycles water and any remains are treated and re-processed back in to the water system. Only carefully treated effluent is discharged and dye cones are re-used.

Production processes are controlled under ISO 9001. Only clean energy (gas) is used in production, thus reducing emissions.

Madeira has developed an energy transfer/heat exchange drying system which only uses recycled heat from other processes. Every kilowatt of energy is reused.

Madeira's strict Codes of Conduct ensure employees are certain of high standards of health, safety, working environment and conditions, with no forced and/or child labour.

For more information visit www.madeira.co.uk

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