Asia Pacific Rayon Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

The fashion industry is under increasing scrutiny form consumers who demand proof of sustainable production. Supply chain traceability powered by blockchain may be the answer. Read more about the

collaboration between APR and TrusTrace.

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APR and Pan Brothers Produce Eco-Friendly Fabric Face Masks

APR  teamed up with multinational textile company PT Pan Brothers Tbk to produce reusable viscose fibre-based fabric face masks during the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.

These fabric face masks, which contain 35 per cent viscose fibre material, are also available for sale to the public throughout Indonesia.

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Challenges can turn into opportunities with the right mindset. It was especially true for a group of social entrepreneurs from the village of Juwono in Mojokerto, East Java when the pandemic and the resulting surge in demand for reusable face masks have proven to be an opportunity.

The fabric masks these SMEs produced are environmentally-friendly, reusable and using natural dyes and colours from plants. They are made with natural fibre, viscose rayon produced in Indonesia, materials sponsored by Asia Pacific Rayon.

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Industry EventSMEs Produce Eco-friendly Fabric Masks Using APR Viscose

Sustainability Matters

APR hosted a webinar “Fashion – The new Normal” on June 23rd. Panelist included fashion editors, designers and fashion lecturer.

“During this pandemic, people will think more carefully and realize that sustainability is not only about fashion but also about the

lifestyle they and their families choose to lead,” said Ali Charisma, Chairman of the Indonesian Fashion Chamber.

APR Everything Indonesia1st Webinar Series: Fashion - The New Normal

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Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) announced that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group’s sustainability

measurement suite of tools, the Higg Index, to drive environmental and social responsibility throughout its supply chain.

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Ajis is currently the Acting OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) Superintendent at Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) in Pangkalan Kerinci,

Riau, Indonesia.

For Ajis, a typical day on the job starts with a morning meeting with several department heads (HODs) about any safety concerns in their areas. Following this, Ajis conducts supervision checks to ensure safe

work procedures are being followed throughout the company.

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Ambitious Vision for Man-made Cellulosic Fibres Promises Greater Resilience for the Global Textile Industry2020 marks the decade of change, and the launch of the Man-made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) Vision is the driver of the change and the solution needed to tackle climate change in a holistic and collaborative approach.

APR’s New Pilot Plant Brings Innovation One Step Closer to Commercialization

APR working alongside Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL), has acquired a new fully automated viscose pilot

plant. The pilot will closely simulate the entire viscose manufacturing production on a much smaller scale. This lets us test

new formulation and techniques quickly and efficiently, bringing new product strengths and innovations to our customers.

COVID-19 and the country-wide social restrictions that come with it prevented many of us from making the usual trips to pay respect to community elders during Idul Fitri. The end of Ramadan last month is a reminder that APR has a responsibility to respond in this time of

both need and celebration.

On May 20 2020, RAPP and APR distributed close to 11,000 household packages (Sembako) to impacted communities in 176

villages in five regencies across Pelalawan, Siak, Kuansing, Meranti and Kampar. The packages consisted of rice, cooking oil and instant noodles, and were handed out by the Director of RAPP, Mulia Nauli, to the Deputy Regent of Pelalawan, Drs. H Zardewan M, to ensure

the coordinated distribution to all households affected by this economic downturn.

PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) and Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) continue to support communities most

affected by Covid-19

We have exciting news for you! On 18 August 2020, we are soft-launching Jakarta Fashion Hub, a collaborative space that brings

together designers, creatives, and fashion enthusiasts to drive sustainable growth, and aims to be a world-class fashion center. Equipped with various facilities needed, from meeting rooms,

workshops, to photo studio, we help you connect, collaborate and create with like-minded colleagues to spark creativity, innovation and

sustainability in the fashion industry.

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APR Everything Indonesia 2nd Webinar Series: SME Strategy in The New Normal

What do #SMEs in the fashion industry need to do to survive the COVID-19 downturn?

Moving sales and promotions online could be key, Teten Masduki, Indonesia’s Minister for Cooperatives and Small and Medium

Enterprises, said during the second Everything Indonesia webinar.

"Even micro and small and medium businesses play an important role in supporting textiles and #textile products in the country. Last year the export value of this sector reached nearly US $13 billion.

We can expect SMEs in the fashion sector to also be severely impacted. Being ready to innovate and with the agility to move their

sales and promotions online is critical to survive and weather the downturn as a result of the pandemic," he said.

The panelists included the owner of Fashion Brand Indische, Riri Rengganis; Co-founder and Creative Director of Sare Studio, Putri

Andamdewi; and Co-Founder of Tepa Selira, Astika Aquilla.

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APR is proud to announce that our sustainableviscose yarn has been awarded the OEKO-TEX® STD 100 certification by TESTEX AG In additional we were also awarded the FKT label "MEDICALLY TESTED –

TESTED FOR TOXINS“ from the Society for thePromotion of Skin-tolerant Textiles. APR became a

member in February this year.