New Mold Prevention Breakthrough by Bureau Veritas Has Potential to Significantly Reduce Losses for Leather and Textile Manufactures

New Mold Prevention Breakthrough by Bureau Veritas Has Potential to Significantly Reduce Losses for Leather and Textile Manufactures PR Newswire HONG KONG, December 20, 2012 HONG KONG, December 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A breakthrough in mold and mildew prevention techniques could save shoe, clothing and leather goods manufacturers significant cost in spoiled product. The new mold prevention program from quality assurance specialist Bureau Veritas is already in use by some leading global retailers looking to reduce the cost of moldy products being shipped. Mold growth can lead to textiles, clothes, shoes and other leather goods becoming discolored and cause products to smell. Mold spores can be toxic and represent a health hazard. Every year millions of dollars' worth of products are rejected by retailers, or worse still returned by consumers, with the risk of litigation and damage to a company's reputation. Problems can arise at any stage of the manufacturing and retail process, but often stem from humid conditions in factories and poorly ventilated warehousing and transport. Chemicals used to tackle and prevent mold face increasingly tight restrictions, with many now banned in the USA and Europe. Mold is therefore no longer simply an issue of spoiled appearance. It is a safety issue, and one facing stringent regulations.