ECODESIGN
Ecodesign is a design approach that integrates environmental considerations into the development of products, services, and systems. The goal is to minimize negative environmental impacts throughout a product's entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction, production, and distribution to use and disposal.
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
The ESPR regulation which entered into force on 18 July 2024, is the cornerstone of the EU Commission’s approach to more environmentally sustainable and circular products. The regulation aims to improve durability, re-usability, make products more energy efficient, increase recycled content, increase transparency and set rules on carbon footprints.
Many of the points raised by the EU regulation have been practices at Tranemo for a long time. Designing durable workwear that lasts, is what we do. Once the delegated acts connected to ESPR are published, Tranemo will work to align our processes with this new regulatory framework.
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High-Quality and Flame Retardant Workwear designed for longevity
Since 1934, we have created all our patterns in-house at our head office in Tranemo Sweden, in order to maintain complete insight and control over the design and product development phase. All Tranemo workwear are developed and constructed in Sweden, and our team design garments with an eye for durability and the aim for longevity.
Anna Schilberg, Garment Technician at Tranemo, works alongside three other technicians in the Product Development team and together they create all patterns for our products.
The team continuously works to improve our existing ranges, focusing on incremental enhancements to what we already have, adjusting them to meet the evolving demands of the market. We do this rather than replacing entire ranges, minimizing the risk of ending up with unsellable products in stock.
This way of thinking is part of our work with Ecodesign, a concept that might be new to some, but has been a fundamental part of our work for a long time.
"Ecodesign - a concept that might be new to some,
but has been a fundamental part of our work for a long time."
In-House Sewing Department
Having an in-house sewing department in Tranemo is a fantastic asset, featuring a large machine park and talented sewing technicians. Our extensive experience in garment making is deeply embedded within our walls. The Garment Technicians work closely together with our Sewing Technicians, enabling great control over pattern related details and flexibility in design. All samples are sewn by our sewing department, and the close relationship minimizes the need for external sample creation, thereby saving resources as well as transportation.
Customer unique adaptations
The in-house Sewing Department also enables us to create numerous customer unique adaptations. By producing these tailored products on-site, Tranemo minimizes the need for transportation and overproduction - both key aspects of Ecodesign.
Maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste
When planning for production and fabric cutting, Tranemo strives to have as high fabric utilization as possible. When producing garments, we have an average of 88% usage. The cutting waste created in production in our facility in Bulgaria is collected and send back to our weaver for recycling.
Sustainable and comfortable workwear
While designing Tranemo garments we need to consider the production process while maintaining a keen eye for details. Tranemo workwear are designed to provide a comfortable protection while working. One example of providing comfort and protection in the design, is our jackets with ergonomic sleeves. Electricians often works with arms raised overhead, which can cause a standard jacket to lift up from the waist leaving a gap between the jacket and trousers. Our design addresses this issue, allowing the wearers to lift their arms all the way up, while the jacket stays securely in place to provide protection at the waist and arms. When wearers feel comfortable in their workwear, they are more likely to keep the clothing for a longer time. That’s why designing a garment correctly is essential in Ecodesign.
Flame Retardant jackets with ergonomic sleeves
“We design garments that are easy to repair, extending their lifespan and reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO),
while also minimizing their environmental footprint.”
Identifying a problem and improving for easy repair
Since 1934, we have created our protective clothing to be as durable as possible. But over time, garments can be affected by high levels of work intensity - for instance a zipper can break or a button may come loose. We identified that one issue leading to claims is that jackets front zipper stops working. The zipper on a non-lined jacket is easy to replace, but when you need to repair taped garments, the waterproofing might be affected. To resolve this problem and extend the longevity of our taped garments, we have designed them so that the zipper can be replaced without affecting their waterproofing. The approach of identifying a problem and addressing it when designing new garments -while also making them easy to repair - is another key aspect of our Ecodesign efforts.
Additionally, we constantly develop our women’s range and aim for equality. Tranemo also offers bespoke sizes for both men and women in case our already extensive size range is not enough. Tranemo tries to be responsive to customer needs.
Care & Repair
In 2022 we released our “Repair Kit”, which is a bag that contains the most common Flame Retardant trims and fabrics. Each salesperson has a Repair Kit and are now able to repair small problems like press buttons on the spot and can hand out repair parts directly to customers. We also offer our customers support and knowledge of how to repair Tranemo workwear for longevity.
Follow the link to explore our video instructions on how to repair workwear from Tranemo. >>
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