The certification means that Fujifilm is now the first company to have products approved under the Soil Association’s new ‘Approved Inputs for Textiles Scheme’ which has been created to help organic textile and garment manufacturers to source low-impact textile processing chemicals.

Fujifilm said that the certification process involved carefully balancing print performance characteristics with the toxicological and ecological requirements that were necessary to meet the approval criteria.

The products approved are from three of the Sericol screen printing textile ink ranges and include Texiscreen Aqua AJ – a water based ink for direct printing; Texcharge TC – a water based discharge ink for printing dark garments; and Pioneer Ultra YC – an opaque PVC-free and phthalate-free plastisol ink for printing line and process colours together with a range of special effects including high build, puff and suede.

“Fujifilm is delighted to have achieved this approval from the Soil Association Certification that demonstrates Fujifilm’s commitment to sustainability,” said Jon Harper-Smith, marketing manager, Fujifilm Graphic Systems Europe. “We are thrilled that it is now even easier for our customers to print certified organic textiles. With this comprehensive range of Soil Association approved screen printing inks there is virtually no limit to the range of colours and effects that can now be printed onto organic certified textiles.”

Georgina Thomas, Soil Association Certification textile specialist, said: “We are excited to announce that Fujifilm is the first company to offer Soil Association approved inputs for organic textiles. These inks meet strict criteria on toxicity and biodegradability according to GOTS, the international gold standard for organic textile processing.”