The PRSL, whose latest revision was completed in 2020, applies to materials, treatments, and products and includes the most restrictive standards of the countries where Moncler products are manufactured and sold.
Drawn up with the support and assessment from consult- ants and testing and certification companies, the PRSL takes into account the main industry standards (including the Amer- ican Apparel and Footwear Association - AAFA and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana), the certification models of in- dependent bodies, and the specificities of Moncler products.
The PRSL reports the names of the relevant chemical sub- stances and formulations, the CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) registry number, the analysis methods to be considered and reference parameters to be comply with. They also indicate the substances and target parameters for which suppliers are en- couraged to make improvements or find viable alternatives on.
In addition to the legally required parameters, the PRSL includes several voluntary standards that are even more re- strictive, in line with a precautionary approach.
Aware of how important it is to monitor the use of chem- icals in the production process to prevent contamination of materials, products, wastewater, and sludge, in 2020 Moncler drew up a Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) which, along with the PRSL, defines the list of substances that suppliers and subcontractors have to monitor during the var- ious production phases in order to anticipate and reduce the risk of product-, material-, and environment-related problems and set the basis for a correct production method and root- cause analysis.
The MRSL and PRSL apply to all levels of the supply chain involved in the production of materials and products. For pa- rameters, substances, methods, and detection limits, suppli- ers are required to refer to the MRSL and/or PRSL depending on the substrates considered.
The MRSL and PRSL rule the use of more than 350 chemi- cals and are two important tools in Moncler s strategy to keep reducing its environmental impact.
Suppliers and sub-contractors, especially those involved in wet processing, are encouraged to proactively develop a chemical management system through which they can moni- tor and test chemicals, wastewater and sludge, as well as ma- terials, components, products and treatments. This includes keeping updated chemical inventories and documentation, in addition to implementing batch traceability and the screening and/or testing of different chemical formulations at least seasonally, if not through sample checks or during on-site inspections.
The supplier must verify that the concentrations of sub- stances detected in any substrate comply with the law or with Moncler s standards, if more restrictive, and to deepen the source of any problem and take appropriate corrective measures.
Moncler monitors compliance with standards through a sample check procedure that defines the samples to be tested, the frequency, and the type of tests. Testing is car- ried out every season, starting with the materials selection phase and continuing through prototyping, sample mak- ing, and production.
The samples and substances to be tested are selected considering the type of materials (fabrics, leathers, etc.), the formulations used in the production process (e.g. dyes and finishing agents), the documents availability, the fre-
quency and quantity of use in the supply chain, the singu- larity and distinctiveness of a given effect, and so forth.
Tests on components, water, chemical formulations, and finished products are conducted through independ- ent, ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and are carried out by both the suppliers and Moncler.
The accessories used in production are subject to additional testing to ensure their technical compatibility with fabrics and garment care (for example, their reaction with washing detergents). Fabrics are tested for their phys- ical-mechanical properties, such as resistance to water, pilling, colour fastness, seam slippage, tearing strength, breathability, etc.
Moncler accepts no compromise when it comes to safety and quality. If materials do not pass the tests, the purchasing process is suspended until the supplier can demonstrate it is able to deliver a product that complies with all requirements.
Regarding technical quality, before selecting a produc- tion supplier, the experts from Moncler s quality assurance division will first verify that the potential partner has the technological capacity and is adequately equipped to pro- duce garments that meet all the standards required by the Brand, and that it can ensure consistent and reliable levels of quality. The experts will then perform weekly checks to verify the status of the supply process and compliance with the product quality standards.
Before starting the production process, every model undergoes a series of fittings to verify every detail and consistency with design and model specifications, and to ensure maximum comfort and wearability.
Finally, prior to sale, all garments produced are subject to a final stringent quality inspection. This inspection, with a structured and recorded process, checks and guarantees the aesthetic detail, characteristics, sizing, labelling and func- tionality of each garment. In this final stage, the anti-counter- feiting protocol is checked and activated using sophisticated latest-generation technology.
Since 2018, through major investments in technology, Moncler has expanded its Piacenza hub where, in addition to logistics activities, other services including quality control of finished products and part of the after-sales services are carried out. The expansion of the facility is part of an im- portant project that the Company implemented in order to be faster and more efficient in terms of time-to-market and service to clients.
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