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ZDHC Signatory Community Announcement September 2025

September 24, 2025

Prada Group, MCS Group and Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. join the ZDHC Signatory Community!

As of September 2025, we warmly welcome one Signatory Brand, one new Signatory Machinery Manufacturer, and one new Signatory Chemical Formulator to the ZDHC Signatory Community! 

We’ve asked them to tell us a little bit about their organisation, and why they are joining ZDHC.

Prada Group as a ZDHC Signatory Brand

Prada Group has successfully transitioned from a ZDHC Signatory Brand Friend to a ZDHC Signatory Brand. 

The Prada Group is a global leader in the luxury industry and a pioneer in its unconventional dialogue with contemporary society across diverse cultural spheres. Home to prestigious brands as Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe, Marchesi 1824 and Luna Rossa, the Group remains committed to enhancing their value by increasing their visibility and desirability over time. Promoting creativity and sustainable growth, the Group offers its brands a shared vision that gives each of them the opportunity to stand out and express their essence. With 25 owned factories and around 15,500 employees, the Group designs and produces ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and jewellery collections, and distributes its products in more than 70 countries, through 620 stores, (e-commerce channels, selected e-tailers and department stores.* The Prada Group also operates in the eyewear and beauty sectors through licensing agreements with industry leaders. Prada S.p.A. is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as 1913.

Joining the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Program reinforces the Prada Group's dedication to building a more responsible and traceable supply chain. Through this program, the Group deepened its collaborative engagement with suppliers, united by shared ambitions to preserve water resources and minimize environmental impact. By embracing unified protocols and standards, they promote greater transparency across their entire value chain, cultivating a production ecosystem that is not only more resilient and ethical, but also prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

We welcome and look forward to working with the Prada Group in creating a world where better chemistry leads to the protection of life, land, air and water a reality! 

*Date updated as of June 30, 2025

MCS Group as a ZDHC Signatory Textile Machinery Manufacturer

MCS S.p.A. is at the head of a consolidated mechano-textile group, including:  

• MCS: manufacturer of continuous rope and open-top dyeing machines, washing and preparation lines. 

• Termoelettronica: manufacturer of textile industrial automation

• Europizzi: dyeing, third-party finishing and chemical auxiliary production. Producer of green energy

• Euro D: wastewater treatment plant from various companies, treatment and recovery of liquid waste of civil and industrial origin.

We welcome and look forward to working with MCS S.p.A in creating a world where better chemistry leads to the protection of life, land, air and water a reality! 

Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd. as a ZDHC Signatory Chemical Formulator

Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality textile dyes based out of India. Established in 1998, Colorband now has a comprehensive product portfolio spanning all types of textile dyes, with a focus on disperse (for polyester) and reactive dyes (for both cellulosic fibers and wool). With a presence in all the textile hubs pan India, their strong reputation is built on consistent quality, technical expertise and trusted partnerships with major textile processors. As they continue to expand globally, their focus remains on quality but with a stronger emphasis on sustainable practices and innovation.

At Colorband Dyestuff, they have never regarded sustainability as a compliance requirement, it has always been central to how they operate. But as they continue to expand their operations with their 4th manufacturing facility in place, joining the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme allows them to further align their practices with internationally recognized chemical management standards and safer approaches for sustainable growth. The program will also provide them with a collaborative platform to engage with global brands, suppliers and industry leaders. And lastly, by joining the program they are also supporting their customers down the chain in achieving their environmental goals ensuring a joint effort to a cleaner future.

We welcome and look forward to working with Colorband Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd. in creating a world where better chemistry leads to the protection of life, land, air and water a reality!

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