Colour fastness to rubbing for footwear materials is basically the same as leather.

Starting From 1 November 2022, sampling and testing will only be conducted in accordance with ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines 2.0.

Not all shoes are made for machine washing which could miserably rubbish your favourite shoes.

Higher lead content will also make a difference, which is commonly thought to level up its overall brightness.

We have been encouraged and enlightened by the tremendous responses from all the visitors.

Recycled Material Certification 2.0 created by PFI is a useful and unique solution for companies.

Thank you CityU MBA – Hong Kong for having invited Ms Candice Yang, our Managing Director, as the speaker and moderator for this insightful session.

Our ZDHC comprehensive solution can help suppliers and manufacturers showcase their corporate strength, gain trust with clients, and create added value for products.

As 2021 comes to a close, let us look back at the highlights of PFI Fareast and see what we have achieved together.

PFI Fareast announces its inspection service has expanded to the garment sector.

PFI experts have actively engaged in various industry events this year, aiming to share our knowledge and expertise with industry players so that we can cultivate a more sustainable fashion industry together.

With increasing sustainability concerns and standards, PFI’s ECO Label and Recycled Material Certification enable businesses to accomplish and convey their sustainability goals through different practical solutions.

PFI Fareast has released a statement on the recently published article, “Salzburg-Connection: Cheap shoes at the discount store, offshore trust in Asia” by Profil Redaktion GmbH.

Key industrial insights and sustainable solutions were covered and discussed by over 20 industrial experts.

PFI Fareast newsletter – your one stop shop to industry updates in footwear technology, sustainability trends and scientific advancements, as well as auditing, testing news and much more.

Legislating transparency in global supply chains and why we need it.

PFI Fareast, the leading sustainable supply chain solution provider announces office move to accommodate growth.

PFI Fareast newsletter – your one stop shop to industry updates in footwear technology, sustainability trends and scientific advancements, as well as auditing, testing news and much more.

New upgrades to the PFI Recycled Material Certification (RMC) 2.0 offer increased accessibility for brands with more complex product ranges (e.g. footwear). RMC 2.0 offers certification for a wider range of source materials and a more streamlined traceability process.

Since 2020, our business as usual has shifted dramatically. Business relationships once forged with an in-person meeting, a shake of the hand, have been replaced with digital exchanges and video conferences.

Consumers’ increasing concerns over the ethical and environmental practice of brands have driven businesses to reshape their marketing positions to include sustainability. Supply chain transparency and digitalisation are at the centre of this. PFI Fareast’s Associate Director of Sustainability, Kelly Cooper demystifies the key to win over consumers’ confidence in the latest issued article. Check it out now!

PFI Fareast newsletter – your one stop shop to industry updates in footwear technology, sustainability trends and scientific advancements, as well as auditing, testing news and much more.

PFI Fareast is excited to welcome Ingo Bade to our growing team as PFI Fareast’s new Managing Director.

The virtual International Lieferkettengesetz Conference 2021, “Guide to Lieferkettengesetz – Building Responsible Global Supply Chains” was successfully held on Thursday 20th May to reduce the complexity of the new supply chain law and to offer assistance on how to prepare for it.

Sustainability is driving changes in the textile industry. The requirements for good shoes and textiles need to be adapted in this context. Our Sustainability Project Manager, Melanie Fuerch has offered us some insights into the new definition of quality in the newly issued article. Check it out now.

PFI Fareast newsletter – your one stop shop to industry updates in footwear technology, sustainability trends and scientific advancements, as well as auditing, testing news and much more.

PFI Fareast, a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutions has welcomed a new member to its sustainability team.

The virtual International Lieferkettengesetz Conference co-hosted by PFI Fareast and cads is taking place on 20th May 2021. Check out the speaker line up below.

With the new RMC 2.0 the supply chains of a larger range of products containing recycled content are made transparent.

PFI Fareast newsletter – your one stop shop to industry updates in footwear technology, sustainability trends and scientific advancements, as well as auditing, testing news and much more.

PFI Fareast prepares to launch an online inspection service.

The PFI Fareast Sustainability Team helps brands and suppliers to establish sustainable fashion supply chains. Read the full article to learn more about the team and their achievements prior to and during the pandemic.

The International Lieferkettengesetz Conference, co-organized by PFI Fareast and cads has been rescheduled to May 20th 2021. The event registration is now officially open, register today.

PFI are excited to announce new upgrades to the PFI Recycled Material Certification (RMC). The RMC 2.0 has a reduced requirement for recycled content, opening up accessibility for brands to certify a wider range of products.

PFI Fareast newsletter – your one stop shop to industry updates in footwear technology, sustainability trends and scientific advancements, as well as auditing, testing news and much more.

As of February 2021, PFI Fareast’s laboratory has been accredited as an “Accepted Conformance Indicator of the Manufactured Restricted Substance List (MRSL 2.0) Level 1” from industry multi-stakeholder initiative, Zero Emission Roadmap for Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC).

PFI Fareast, a global leader in sustainable supply chain solutions has welcomed a new manager and specialist in supply chains to its team.

The international Lieferkettengesetz conference “Guide to Lieferkettengesetz – Building Responsible Global Supply Chains” will take place on Wednesday 14th April, co-hosted by PFI Fareast and cads in English.

PFI Fareast newsletter – your one stop shop to industry updates in footwear technology, sustainability trends and scientific advancements, as well as auditing, testing news and much more.

The alliance of PFI and DFS guarantees to meet the quality and service needs required to offer a competitive edge to the footwear industry.

On the 21st January 2021, our Managing Director, Dr. Gerhard Nickolaus spoke as a panellist at the virtual Lieferkettengesetz (“LKG”) conference: ‘Transparent supply chains: preparation for planned regulations’. The conference convened leaders in apparel and footwear supply chains in preparation for legislative changes aimed at increasing responsibility and transparency across all supply chain actors.