Unisync Launches 1st U.S. Airline Uniform Program Certified to Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®
February 14 2020 - 8:00AM
Unisync Corp. (“Unisync”)(TSX:"UNI") is pleased to announce that
Alaska Airlines is rolling out its new custom-designed uniform
collection certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, which is
manufactured and distributed by Unisync and designed by
Seattle-based Luly Yang. Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® is the highest
industry standard for safety and will make Alaska and Horizon Air
the first U.S. airlines to achieve this certification.
“Alaska made it clear from day one that safety
was their #1 priority for this program,” said Michael Smith,
Unisync’s Senior Vice President of Operations. "Together we have
been able to achieve something that has never been done before in
the U.S. airline industry. Unisync has worked hard to position
itself as a leader and innovator to the airline industry with a
focus on safety, service and transparency for our customers. We are
excited to be the first to achieve and deliver this industry
leading safety certification to the employees of Alaska and Horizon
Air.”
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® ensures that garments
meet or exceed global safety standards with regards to harmful
substances. Not only are finished garments tested and certified,
but every single raw material and supplier are tested and audited
before the finished garments are even manufactured. “Achieving
certification is incredibly challenging” said Ben Mead, OEKO-TEX®
representative. “When Unisync began the certification process, we
found many of their key suppliers to already hold Standard 100
certifications, which greatly helped in their ability to execute
the certification of the Alaska program.” STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
was developed in 1992 by an international consortium of textile
research and testing institutes. OEKO-TEX® now includes 18
institutes in Europe and Japan with offices in
more than 60 countries. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® testing is known
for ensuring that textiles are tested for potentially harmful
substances and allergens. This standard is used by many retailers
including Pottery Barn, Calvin Klein, Target, Macy's and
children's-wear company Hanna Andersson.
“We built safety into the foundation of the
uniform program. It was important to take our time and collaborate
with employees and union partners to get it right. From buttons and
zippers to fabric and thread, safety was at the core of each
decision. Unisync helped us deliver a uniform that is high-quality,
stylish and most importantly safe,” said Ann Ardizzone, Vice
President Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain for Alaska Airlines.
“We’re proud to set a new industry standard for safety.”
The new uniforms are being rolled out to
employees through early 2020, with Horizon Air and Alaska Lounge
employees already donning the new uniforms. Unisync will be
responsible for all aspects of the program including manufacturing,
quality, inventory planning, online ordering, customer service,
warehouse and distribution.
For more information on our capabilities,
products and services please visit our website at
www.unisyncgroup.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Matthew Graham, CEO
Investor relations contact: Douglas F Good at 778-370-1725
Email: dgood@unisyncgroup.com
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