Filix – Spécialiste du fil élastique

Concerned about its impact on the environment, Filix has established sustainable requirements in its factories:

  • Our recycled, recyclable, bio-sourced and biodegradable or degradable yarns are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified and are all produced in compliance with the REACH regulation.
  • Filix is GRS (Global Recycle Standard) certified. This textile standard control and guarantee the recycled content of a product.
  • Use of sustainable raw materials.
  • GRS certified winding oils.
  • Sorting of cardboard, plastic and paper waste. Waste is recycled and recovered.
  • Chemicals collection.
  • 2020: Construction of new Filix head office: modern building equipped with a low consumption heating system.
  • Filix uses 100% green electricity.
    • Technology: mix: wind, solar and hydro
    • Origin: Europe
    • 100% of consumption at headquarters and in factories

5 Types of sustainable yarns are developed :

Recycled elastic or covered yarns with pre-consumer or post-consumer recycled components

GRS or RCS certification

Recyclable elastic covered yarns into granules (with TPU spandex) with previous separation of the components

Bio-sourced elastic or rigid covered yarns

Privileged partnership with The Lycra Company

Biodegradable or with accelerated degradability elastic or rigid covered yarns

Cradle to Cradle - C2C certified components

"No plastic" yarn with YULASTIC biodegrdable rubber, combined with natural or artificial fibers