POSITIVE IMPACT
Our sustainability actions are guided by rigorous indicators that allow us to monitor our progress and measure our impact over time.
Rosset’s journey toward sustainability began in 1984, and over the years we have recognized that sustainability is a continuous commitment guiding the future of our planet and society.
Rosset Factory in Cumbica, SP
mil m²
active employees
registered jobs with safe working conditions
Production in 2024/2023
100%
Use of non-harmful* chemical substances in production
*that do not harm human health or the environment
Reduction Measures in 2024/2023
Water consumption per kg / total fabric production
Electricity consumption per kg
PRODUCING WITH QUALITY AND DURABILITY
We are part of consumers’ everyday lives through national and international brands in the swimwear, lingerie, sports and fashion segments.
We create products that enhance people’s daily experiences by combining authenticity, innovation, and superior quality.
Our fabrics are the result of a meticulous selection of raw materials which guarantee durability and excellence, meeting the most demanding standards of the textile industry.
OUR SEGMENTS
TIMELINE
1939
Mr. Henrique founded a shirt factory in Bom Retiro.
1946
The first Kettensthul machine from the Rosset Group arrived in Brazil.
1960
Mr. Henrique inaugurated the Barra Funda headquarters with his son, Ivo Rosset.
1976
The Rosset Group acquired its own printing facility.
1979
Construction of the Cumbica factory.
1984
System for collecting and treating water from the Tietê River — treated and returned clean to the river.
2002
Acquisition of Doutex, a circular and Ketten knitting company. Investments in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory.
2019
Received the most important environmental certification for textile non-toxicity: OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
2021
New water treatment plant.
2025
Leader in polyamide-elastane knits in the Americas.
The water used in our industrial process is drawn — heavily polluted — from the Tietê River in São Paulo and undergoes rigorous purification treatments. Once purified, it is used in textile finishing processes such as steam generation, preparation, dyeing, finishing, and other complementary uses.
After optimized use, the water goes through an effluent treatment plant and is returned clean to the environment. Textile finishing techniques such as dyeing and finishing are the main applications.
Additionally, this same water cools the factory units and generates steam, which is used as thermal energy. The water cycle ends with effluent treatment, returning to the public system according to current regulations.
Water: an innovative process for Reuse and Reduction
-350%
reduction in water consumption
(kg/L) since 1984.
Reduction
Our processes are designed to reduce water usage per kilogram of fabric produced. Through our R&D laboratory, we develop advanced dyeing chemical formulations that optimize water use in production. Our factory park uses state-of-the-art dyeing machines that minimize water consumption.
Water Reuse
Part of the water used in the industrial process is reused in treatment and dyeing.
Our Water Cycle
throughout reduction
Reduction
• Lower greenhouse gas emissions
• Control and reduction of gas consumption
Shorter process times
Elimination of waste
Maximized use per kWh/kg
Use of frequency inverter technology
Use of high-efficiency motors providing energy efficiency
Reduction
• Use of natural gas as an energy source
• Heat recovery systems
• Process time reduction
• Thermal insulation
• Waste reduction
reduction in greenhouse gas (CO₂) emissions in 2024.
Rosset maintains efficient practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring that emission levels comply with international standards. Greenhouse gases are intensified by the burning of fossil fuels to generate heat.
Since 1985, we have invested in reducing heat consumption during processes and recovering thermal energy, decreasing natural gas burning — and consequently CO₂ emissions.
In 2024, state-of-the-art equipment enabled lower gas consumption per kilogram, reducing CO₂ emissions by 274 tons/kg/year.
All our solid waste
The solid waste generated during production is directed for recycling or reused as raw material for other industries.
• Efficient resource and input management in the production chain
• Reduction of solid waste
• Proper management and disposal of solid residues
EPS from packaging is sent to companies specializing in recycling and reuse, applied in:
• Construction
• Shoe soles
• Pots
• Baseboards
• Fillers
• Promotional materials
The oil protecting the yarn during manufacture is removed in washing machines. This residue is used as:
• Raw material for automotive care products
Plastic materials, paper, and cardboard are directed to specialized recycling companies.
Recycled polyamide
Our collection includes a line of fabrics made with biodegradable yarn. This technology allows polyamide fibers to decompose quickly after proper landfill disposal — unlike conventional fibers, which take decades. We continue to invest in research and technologies to expand our range of sustainable products, ensuring lower environmental impact and a better world for future generations.
ZDHC-Certified Chemicals
Products certified by ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) follow strict standards eliminating or restricting the use of hazardous chemicals across our production chain.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Certified Fabrics
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a certification for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety — each certified item has passed tests verifying the absence of harmful substances.
More than 100 parameters are thoroughly analyzed by independent research institutes. These specifications comply with global legal requirements and are updated annually according to current technical and scientific standards.
