The eco handprint, the hand of our customer
The handprint concept refers to the potential resource savings and operational efficiencies that may be achieved during the use of our products, depending on how they are used and maintained.
We aim to reduce product lifecycle impacts while supporting efficient product use through durability, cleaning performance and resource-efficient processes. This can help support cleaning practices designed to reduce water, chemical and material consumption when used as intended.
For some product categories, resource consumption during product use may represent a significant share of overall lifecycle impacts: with durable cleaning textiles allowing repeated use and laundering over an extended service life.
While the product footprint focuses on factors such as raw materials, manufacturing, packaging and transportation, the handprint concept considers how products are used throughout their service life. Our aim is to develop products that support durability, efficient use of resources and effective cleaning performance. Depending on the product and application, this may help reduce the consumption of water, cleaning chemicals and replacement materials over time. Many products within the Vileda Professional range are designed for repeated use and laundering, helping to extend service life when used and maintained according to recommended procedures.
Our initiatives to maximize our customers’ handprint:
Microfibre technology
Microfibre technology
Vileda Professional were the pioneers in bringing microfibers into the professional cleaning markets. Through launches of own technologies such as Evolon®, Vileda Professional was and still is driving this innovative segment to the max.
Microfibre cleaning textiles can provide high cleaning performance and effective soil removal compared with many conventional textile cleaning materials. Depending on the application, microfibre textiles may reduce the need for cleaning chemicals and support efficient use of cleaning resources. The latest product example is our unique PVAmicro range.
Long-lasting durability
Long-lasting durability
Durable products can help reduce the frequency of replacement purchases and associated material consumption. Vileda Professional products are designed to deliver consistent cleaning performance and durability in professional environments.
For each new product, we extensively test both the durability a s well as the machine washability: some products can achieve more than 1,000 disinfection laundering cycles. Here a careful choice of components and production technologies is required to ensure a constant cleaning performance and fit-into-the-system over the whole lifetime.
Ergonomics in professional cleaning
Ergonomics in professional cleaning
You may ask yourself: what have ergonomics to do with sustainability? In simple words – also the physical forces of professional cleaners using our utensils is a valuable resource which should be cared about. Remember: health & wellbeing are also a part of sustainability!
We aim to develop cleaning tools that help reduce physical strain and support comfortable use over extended periods. Vileda Professional's tools are designed to support user wellbeing, ease of use and consistent performance in professional cleaning environments.
