ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0 - Background, Requirements and Implementation Approach

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Dissolved pulp (DP) is the primary feedstock for producing man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) like viscose staple fibres (VSF), modal, viscose filament yarn (VFY), lyocell and acetate with high cellulose content (alpha-cellulose). Dissolved pulp production includes processes to extract cellulose from wood or textile waste as raw material, followed by bleaching to improve the brightness of the pulp, which is then chemically processed to create regenerated cellulosic fibres for various textile applications.

ZDHC has developed the Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0 to enhance the transparency of responsible production in the entire MMCF supply chain, from wood sourcing to man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) production.

The ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0 is an initiative by ZDHC to address the use and discharge of chemicals in wood-based dissolved pulp manufacturing. The guidelines include chemical recovery, wastewater and air emission requirements for wood-based dissolved pulp facilities.


target audience

Dissolved pulp manufacturers and other stakeholders of the man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) supply chain, such as MMCF suppliers and brands.


learning outcome

After the training, you will be able to address:

  • The scope, structure and content of the ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0, including: responsible feedstock input, chemical recovery, and wastewater and air emission requirements.
  • The implementation approach and timeline for the next assessment cycles, as well as accessing the ZDHC Supplier Platform.

course curriculum

The training on the ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0 covers the following topics:

  1. The ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0
  • Background and Collaboration with Textile Exchange
  • ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0 - Scope, Structure and Content Chapter by Chapter
  1. The ZDHC Dissolved Pulp Guidelines V1.0 - Industry Implementation Approach
  • Timeline and roadmap
  • Dissolved Pulp Module V1.0 & Supplier Platform
  1. Next steps and action points for the Dissolved Pulp industry and the MMCF supply chain

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