GOF commits to a sustainable environment

Georg Otto Friedrich is the leading manufacturer of textile solutions in Europe and world market leader in knitted polyester material for digital printing. They have chosen to focus not only on the highest possible quality, but also on the highest possible environmental standard. For many years, they have been pioneering in the processing of recycled yarn.

• 100% of production (warp knitting, finishing and coating) takes place in Germany.
• Raw materials are purchased from countries with high ecological and social standards, mainly within the EU.
• Textiles made from recycled PET from consumers only have EU origin, collection takes place within 150 km of the recycling facility.
• Textiles for digital printing are made from recyclable polyester yarn, acetate and viscose articles based on renewable raw materials.
• Everything is 100% PVC-free.
• The halogen-free finishing and coating line already meets future standards.
• State-of-the-art knitting and finishing facilities with continuously monitored production and resource use result in very low waste rates due to automated error monitoring and correction.
• Environmental aspects are prioritized in the design and planning stage of all new facilities and machines.