The CHT Group has once again been honored by adidas, earning the title of Champion of the adiFORMULATOR AWARD for the third consecutive year. The recognition reaffirms CHT’s position as a trusted innovation partner and sustainability leader within the global textile supply chain.
Dr. Annegret Vester, Chief Sustainability Officer at CHT, emphasized the importance of the award:
“We are very pleased that the CHT Group has been recognized as a leading company by adidas. Our partnership reinforces our long-term commitment to continuous improvement in both products and processes—an essential pillar of the CHT sustainability strategy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”
Nittima Kulmanoros, Brand & Retail Management, added:
“Our success story should inspire customers and brand partners across the textile industry to set new standards. Our regional teams are ready to support globally, and we look forward to this exciting journey together.”
Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
CHT continues to advance environmentally responsible textile solutions through breakthrough technologies, including:
- PIGMENTURA by CHT – boosting efficiency in pigment dyeing processes
- BeSo® EFFECTIVE (“Best Solution”) – reducing resource consumption and production costs
- ARRISTAN rAIR – incorporating renewable and recycled raw materials to promote circularity
These innovations help manufacturers lower their environmental footprint while improving process performance.
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Strong Commitment to Product Stewardship
CHT reaffirmed its pledge to deliver safe, sustainable, and compliant chemical solutions. The Group’s holistic product stewardship ensures accountability throughout the entire product life cycle to safeguard human health and minimize environmental impact.
Dr. Martin Gruber, Global Team Lead Standards & Labels Conformity, stated:
“Product stewardship is not just a concept for us—it is integral to everything we do. We aim not only to meet standards, but to actively contribute to the transformation of the textile industry.”
CHT’s achievements include:
- ZDHC Level 3 certification for more than 2,200 products
- Chem-MAP®: ZDHC Approved V3.1 Certifier (Levels 1–3)
- Global System Partner of bluesign® technologies
- Founding member of SCTI (Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry) since 2020
With continued recognition from global brands such as adidas, the CHT Group stands firm in its mission to lead the way in sustainable chemistry and support the transformation of the textile industry toward a safer, cleaner future.
