Editorial We proudly present our new workwear collection. Proudly, because, after 85 years, Alsico is still on the ball. And new because Alsico actually has some new things to reveal.
Our new collection is called Olympus - that is no coin-
solutions (see p. 10). The entire collection is also CO2-neu-
cidence. The special attention to fitting and shaping
tral. We are part of a tree planting programme, to com-
makes the designs look fashionable and athletic. The
pensate for the CO2 emissions associated with both the
best example of this are undoubtedly the Hermes- and
producing and buying of fabrics for the entire collection.
Hera-trousers, with renewed fit and preformed legs (see p. 34). Herculean tasks become child’s play thanks
Alsico is not just a sustainable, but also a reliable
to the ease of movement of the A-move. We have incor-
partner for your project. The company is part of the
porated the simple but ingenious concept of specific
Alsico Group, which in recent years has grown into a
elastic tricot pieces into 7 new designs. The same ease
global player with 21 production sites and 10 business
of movement is integrated in our completely new range
units (see p. 4). Being part of the group means that we
of knitwear (p. 38-39).
can offer you production security, stability and on-time delivery.
Offering employees with very demanding tasks the appropriate level of safety and comfort is part of our
commitment
to
performance-based
ecodesign
(see p. 35 ). After all, a product that fits perfectly and
“Alsico is not just a sustainable, but also a reliable partner for
is the first and most important step towards a circular
your project. ”.
economy. Alsico goes full force for sustainability. This
Finally, I would like to thank the employees of Alsico who
means that we measure and reduce our impact on
volunteered as models in the photo shoot. The beautiful
people and the environment. This can be achieved,
pictures are a living illustration of the open and honest
among other things, by using fabrics with a proven long
work culture we stand for. So, as you can see, even at 85
service life, made into strong, industrially washable clo-
years Alsico has a couple of new things to tell you.
provides the right level of comfort will last longer - which
thing (EN ISO 15797). An excellent example of this are our designs in low-maintenance Panama weave and
Enjoy the brochure!
the sustainable blend of fairtrade organic cotton and
Your Vincent Siau
recycled polyester (see p. 40-43). But Alsico looks at the entire life cycle. For all clothing that has reached its end of life, we offer recycling
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