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Wastewater treatment and pollution prevention
The Tai Ping artisan workshop is a zero-pollutant discharge facility where 100% of water needs are met through recycling and rainwater harvesting. The wastewater treatment plant incorporates settlement, filtration, ultra-filtration, aeration and flocculation, chemical and biological treatments and reverse-osmosis which remove all colour and pollutants. The resulting clean water is upcycled for use in yarn dyeing, bathrooms, factory cooling equipment and irrigation systems to water the grounds and outdoor employee rest areas.
Tai Ping’s fully-integrated dyeing process results in better quality yarns and shorter supply times with industry-leading colour management and colour dye performance. All colorants used in dyeing comply with The Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes (ETAD) recommendations (reduction of heavy metal impurities in organic dyestuffs and pigment preparations), and EU Directive 2002/61/EC (prohibits the use of Azo dyes containing 22 aryl amines).
Recycle – Any materials not reused or recycled are donated or sold as raw materials to selected partners or innovators, used for bedding materials, flexible outdoor sports surfaces, art installations, such as sculptures and more. (For example, in 2019, Tai Ping partnered with Design Trust Futures Studio in Hong Kong (https://designtrust.hk/DTFS/home/) on a year-long initiative titled Heritage is Innovation which involved the upcycling of yarn scraps repurposed to make decorative vases).
Recycling and waste reduction
Reduce – Tai Ping follows a continuous improvement program for waste reduction which starts by controlling the weight and length of input materials and standardising the method of carpet fabrication. This resulted in a 30% reduction in input material weight and resulting output waste over the past eight years.
Reuse – Offcuts (yarn and other materials) are stored for reuse. Either reused in manufacturing through re-dyeing, or used on other projects. ( In 2019, the workshop achieved an average yarn utilisation rate of 75.2%).
Reuse – Offcuts (yarn and other materials) are stored for reuse. Either reused in manufacturing through re-dyeing, or used on other projects. ( In 2019, the workshop achieved an average yarn utilisation rate of 75.2%).
Vertical integration
Tai Ping’s artisan workshop is a wholly-owned facility that is vertically integrated for maximum process control and greater independence from supply chain uncertainties. From design to installation, Tai Ping provide full transparency and confidence around environmental credentials and employee welfare.
The in-house management and execution of materials testing, design, sampling, template production, yarn preparation, dyeing, tufting, latexing and finishing, ensures total quality control and full validation of the processes and working conditions.
Quality and durability
Tai Ping commitment to quality demands using the finest natural materials. Fibres used include pure wool, silk, flax and linen, which are 100% biodegradable and sourced exclusively from ethical, reputable suppliers. Wool, silk, flax and linen are rapidly-renewable resources. Wool, with its impressive ‘green’ qualities, is non-off-gassing, and removes pollutants from other elements of the indoor environment over periods as long as 30 years.
With an active research and development team monitoring technological advancements in yarn preparation, dyeing, tufting and overall product construction, Tai Ping leads the industry in extending product lifespan and reducing environmental impact.
With an active research and development team monitoring technological advancements in yarn preparation, dyeing, tufting and overall product construction, Tai Ping leads the industry in extending product lifespan and reducing environmental impact.
Sustainable factory architecture
Designed by Paris-based Sandrolini Architecture, Tai Ping’s state-of-the-art manufacturing workshop in Xiamen, China features environmentally-friendly elements that minimise energy consumption and maximise the use of natural light and ventilation.
Evaporative cooling systems and north-facing ventilation methods reduce energy consumption. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is limited to critical areas ( dyestuff storage, dyeing and the control room), while other work areas feature air circulating fans, the use of water and plants, natural air vents, projected shade and atrium spaces that draw in fresh air. In addition, natural light and energy-efficient LED lighting systems, plus strict machinery scheduling reduce energy consumption.
