Fabrics produced in Portugal have to follow a strict REACH regulations and uses Azo free dye: – REACH: The REACH statement is an European regulation for the production and trade of chemical fabrics. It describes the rules that companies and governments have to follow. The following 3 groups deal with REACH: manufacturers/importers; distributors; users. – Azo free: This means that their were no dyes used with azo in it. Azo dyes are organic compounds, which contain the coloring azo function. The majority of azo dyes are water-soluble and are therefore easy for the body to absorb, and this takes place through inhalation and swallowing of dust as well as through skin contact. Azo dyes may also be toxic to aquatic organisms and cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
