Sustainability

is Woven Into Our Core

The benefits of being mill direct

We know sustainability isn’t a fad—we’ve been investing in it for generations. Fil Doux Textiles was founded over 85 years ago in Chile with a vision for creating high-quality, contract-grade textiles with sustainability and ethical business practices at the forefront—all while exceeding competitive industry lead times and prices.

Eco Friendly materials

At the heart of Fil Doux Textiles’ sustainability journey lies a commitment to using eco-friendly materials. We prioritize the use of sustainable fibers such as recycled polyester. These materials not only reduce the environmental footprint of their products but also promote a healthier planet by minimizing the use of harmful chemicals and excessive water

Innovation in manufacturing

Fil Doux Textiles continually seeks innovative manufacturing processes that reduce waste and energy consumption. They invest in cutting-edge technology and machinery designed to minimize environmental impact, such as waterless dyeing techniques and low-impact printing methods. These initiatives significantly reduce water and energy consumption in the production process.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is another cornerstone of Fil Doux Textiles’ sustainability initiatives. They have implemented energy-saving measures in their production facilities, including the use of renewable energy sources like solar panels. These efforts not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also contribute to cost savings.

Sustainability Initatives

Reclaim
and Reuse
all dye water

The textile industry is one of the largest polluters when it comes to water waste and proper disposal, which is why we developed an onsite wastewater reclamation system to prevent dye water from re-entering the waterways. Thus, our dye water is reclaimed, cleansed, and reused in a closed loop.

80 Percent
wind and solar
power mills

We are proud to say all our mills run on at least 80 percent solar- and wind-generated electricity. Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint is evident in significantly decreasing our reliance on combustion-based energy sources in our production process.

Philanthropic
contributions
year-rounds

Our efforts extend to supporting non-profits dedicated to helping underserved populations, like Housing Works and Mujer Virtuosa Foundation. We also plant a tree for each yard of Otratex sold, through the One Tree Planted innitiative.

Ethically
sourced
raw materials

Our upholstery-grade leather has a certified Gold Rating from the Leather Working Group. Fil Doux’s leather utilizes a tanning process that has 40% less harmful chemicals and water than conventional leather.

MindClick Innovator: Leading the change .

Fil Doux works with MindClick, a third-party rating system that measures the environmental health performance of manufacturers and their products. On 2024 Fil Doux has been awarded as the First-Ever MindClick Innovator, as a recognition to our sustainable practices on an industrial scale.

Our product transparency and innovation meet the global demand for healthier products and healthier environments. Fil Doux Textiles is one of only 300 manufacturers that have achieved Leader status, and the only one so far to have achieved Innovator Status, something we’re very proud of and it motivates us to continue on the green path.