The yarn manufacturer UPW, based in Hong Kong, is turning to a development from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH), as detailed in an article published on the portal Apparel Insider. The focus here is on a DNA fingerprint to mark various products without the need for a label and certificates. This is designed to facilitate traceability and prevent forgeries.
With the technology marketed by the ETH spin-off Haelixa, any volume of information can be packed into artificially created DNA sequences. These tracers are mixed into a liquid via which they can be applied to various raw materials or products. The marker is invisible to the naked eye and, according to the article, does not impact product quality. The authenticity of the product can be read off with a DNA verification test.
“It’s important for brands to have visibility into their supply chain and our aim is to provide confidence and reassurance that the production of their knitwear, aligns with their brand values – which is why we have partnered with Haelixa”, comments Kwan Lieu, marketing and sustainability manager at UPW, in the article. The Fall Winter 2022 collection from UPW will already be coated with Haelixa’s DNA marker.
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