Madeira's Green Committment
: The Green Company with the Green Logo
For nearly 100 years, Madeira has set the world standard for manufacturing and distributing embroidery thread within an ethical and eco-friendly environment. Adhering from the start to the principles of Re-think, Reduce, Re-use and Recycle, Madeira maintains its “choice of market leaders” status by taking a position of responsibility and accountability…
At the production level…
- Raw materials are purchased only from accredited sources
- Sources for raw goods must hold ISO and/or Oeko-Tex certificates
- Dying process reduces water consumption by 60% with acquaZero® process
- Water that is used is purified and returned to the environment
- In order to reduce emissions, natural gas is used for energy
- Heat is recycled from other processes for the thread drying system
- Over 4 years, Madeira reduced energy consumption by 40%
- Ethical code of conduct for employees around the globe
- Employees are guaranteed high standards of health and safety
- Minimum age requirements for employees are strictly enforced
- Madeira exercises social responsibility through contributions
- Financial contributions are made to Unicef, World Wildlife Fund and local causes
At the product level…
- Classic Rayon originates from sustainable resources
- Wood pulp from sustainable pine trees, plants and cotton waste is used
- Threads are Oeko-tex® certified to be free of all harmful substances
- Smooth, long-lasting runnability assures energy-saving production
- Classic Rayon is compliant with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Madeira Classic Rayon is the only embroidery thread that is GOTS compliant
- Classic Rayon is biodegradable
At the distribution level…
- One-stop shop cuts down on number of individual deliveries
- Fewer delivery trucks release less carbon emissions into the air
- Recycling is practiced at 12 locations throughout the U.S.
- Energy consumption is closely monitored at all 12 locations
Embroider a better world…one stitch at a time
