As a global workwear textile manufacturer and part of RTS Textiles Group, Carrington Textiles has just published its second annual sustainability report, highlighting the progress made in environmental performance and sustainable innovation across the group.

RTS Textiles Group was formed in early 2025 through the consolidation of Carrington, including Pincroft Dyeing and Finishing, and long-standing joint venture partners TMG in Portugal and STM in Pakistan.

This unification brought the businesses under full ownership as a single group, with all parties now shareholders, creating a global organisation with over 130 million metres of annual production capacity and operations spanning the UK, mainland Europe and Asia.

Measurable environmental achievements across RTS facilities have subsequently been made.

 At Carrington Textiles International in Pakistan, €3.4 million has been invested in a state-of-the-art effluent treatment plant to enhance water treatment capacity. The site has also reduced CO2 emissions by more than 20,000 tons, reclaimed 95% of caustic soda through its recovery plant and now sources 98% of its steam consumption from biomass boilers.

At MGC in Portugal, a 7% reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of product has been achieved. The site has also digitised energy management using Siemens Energy Manager Pro and introduced composting initiatives by repurposing biomass ash.

In the UK, Pincroft generated 68% of its electricity through combined heat and power (CHP) and transitioned 100% of its purchased electricity to renewable sources, supported by REGO certification.

Carrington has also strengthened its sustainable product portfolio with the addition of fibres like Sorona, alongside an ongoing commitment to Better Cotton, Repreve recycled polyester, organic cotton, Tencel and CiCLO.

“The progress detailed in this report highlights the commitment across all our businesses to drive positive change,” said John Vareldzis, RTS Textiles CEO. “From decarbonising operations to pioneering sustainable materials, we continue to challenge ourselves to lead with responsibility and innovation.”

The full sustainability report can be consulted at:

www.carrington.co.uk