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Health and Safety Week 2023: For the well-being for RT Knits’ family

To create a culture of safety consciousness and to improve overall health and well-being of RT Knits’ family, a Health and Safety Week was organised from 21st to 25th August. A variety of activities were conducted: Eye […]

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Educational tour at RT Knits: An immersive learning journey for secondary students

An educational tour helps students connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications. They have the opportunity to witness real-world industrial processes, understand manufacturing techniques and gain insights into various aspects of automation as well as sustainable practices at […]

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Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals: RT Knits achieved the Progressive Level in the Supplier to Zero Programme

The Supplier to Zero Programme leads the way to becoming a manufacturer with zero use of hazardous chemicals. Recently, RT Knits has achieved the Level 2 (Progressive Level) certificate of the programme. As the sole manufacturer in the […]

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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: RT Knits launches the Loop Collection

This Saturday 16th September marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This year’s theme is “Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change.” The aim is to cut all ozone-depleting substances, […]

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Textile Research Symposium: RT Knits welcomed academics to its factory

In the context of the 50th Textile Research Symposium (TRS), Kendall Tang Chief Executive Officer of RT Knits was invited to deliver a speech on the “challenges of the textile industry for a developed country.” The […]

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Solar PV Farm: RT Knits will produce 100% of its electricity needs by 2024

RT Knits was the first textile manufacturer to launch a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in September 2022. Currently, the 1 MW PV installation accounts for 17% of the factory’s electricity consumption. The initial goal was […]

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RT Knits’ CSR initiative: Cheques remitted to eight NGOs

At RT Knits, we believe in an ecosystem that fosters economic prosperity while making a meaningful impact on the lives of the underprivileged and the environment. To contribute positively to the community, RT Knits is […]

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Cybersecurity Awareness Programme at RT Knits: Around 300 employees successfully completed the training

RT Knits believes that its best asset in combating cybercrime is its own workforce. By providing our team with the knowledge to stay ahead of cyber threats and empowering them with skills to safeguard what […]

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Episcopal ordination of Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône: Attendees wore t-shirts made by RT Knits

Thousands of Mauritians gathered at the Shrine of Marie Reine de la Paix, Port Louis, to attend the ordination of Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône on Sunday 20th August. A great number of devotees wore t-shirts […]

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SOURCING at MAGIC in Las Vegas: Hey Social Good acknowledged RT Knits’ sustainable practices

RT Knits was among the Textile and Apparel manufacturing companies from Africa to participate in the SOURCING at MAGIC. The international trade show was held from 7th to 9th August in Las Vegas, United States of America. […]

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International Youth Day : RT Knits values young talents’ contribution to sustainable clothing

International Youth Day will be celebrated this Saturday 12th August. In line with this year’s theme “Green Skills for Youth : Towards a Sustainable World”, young talents at RT Knits share their commitment to responsible […]

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Planet Textiles in Italy: The CEO of RT Knits was among the speakers

Sustainability practices drive the supply chain of RT Knits. The vertically integrated textile company was among the textile and apparel organisations invited to address environmental and social challenges at Planet Textiles. “Evolution of the FEM: […]

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Higg FEM – RT Knits scores 92 points

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJJjrz7qNSE We are excited to announce that RT Knits has achieved an impressive score of 92% in the verification of the HIGG Facility Environmental Module (FEM) for the year 2022. This accomplishment is a clear […]

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Higg FSLM – RT Knits scored 73.3% out of 80%

We are humbled to announce that RT Knits has completed the verification of its Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM) for the year 2021, and was awarded a verified overall score of 73.3% out of […]

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Higg FEM – RT Knits scores 90 points

As a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), RT Knits is proud to announce that its Higg Index Facility Environmental Module (FEM) score has increased to 90% in 2021. This performance is based on […]

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Our Near-Term Target validated and Net-Zero Commitment accepted by the SBTi

RT Knits is pleased to announce that its Near-Term Target has been validated and its Net-Zero Commitment has also been accepted by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) which is an independent organization that mobilizes companies […]

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Putting AI into action in manufacturing

On 23rd November 2022, RT Knits delivered a presentation at DevCon 2022 on the theme “Putting AI into action in manufacturing.” The AI exposé attracted a great audience and many questions. Our CEO, Kendall Tang, explained the strategic thrusts […]

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Launch of Solar PV Farm as a stepping stone to reach Carbon Neutrality by 2040

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfdi0xGUVyw We are proud to share with you that as part and parcel of our environmental strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, Our CEO, Mr Kendall Tang inaugurated our Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Farm on […]

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RT Knits completed the Higg FEM with a distinctive score

We are humbled to share that RT Knits has completed the verification of the Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) for the year 2021, and was awarded a distinctive score. The Higg FEM assessment hinges on a comprehensive set of […]

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RT Knits strengthens its partnership with NGOs on CSR activities

During a convivial event held on 15th June 2022, the company humbly announced that we are again pleased to partner with 8 NGOs to deploy Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in an array of social and […]

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PV solar panels – On the road to reach carbon neutrality

We started our environment protection journey back in 2008 when we were the first company in Mauritius to install solar water heaters at industrial scale in order to reduce our use of fossil fuel. In […]

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Marketing Forum 2022

The Marketing Forum 2022 lead by our Executive Director, Mr. Jean Li Wan Po, was held on Monday 17th January 2022 in the presence of the Management Team during which he presented the key marketing milestones […]

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Long Service Award

We had the pleasure of hosting the annual Long Service Award event on 21st December 2021 to congratulate and thank all employees who are retiring after a long tenure with the company. They all received a […]

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Engineering Day at RT Knits

The first Engineering Day at RT Knits was held on 16th December to present the projects on which the Engineering Teams are working to enhance the productivity of the company and to design engineering solutions for […]

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Environmental Report of RT Knits

CEO’s Message Dear reader, Climate change is undeniably one of the biggest threat to sustainable living on our planet. And if we don’t make drastic changes now, we may cross the point of non return […]

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Driving Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing

On 11th November, the Ministry of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives hosted a workshop on the theme “Mapping Manufacturing Skills for the Future.” Our CEO was among the guest speakers, and his presentation focused on “Driving […]

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RT Knits’s Museum

A Museum of RT Knits History was inaugurated on 5th November 2021 in the presence of our CEO, Mr. Kendall Tang and our Executive Director, Mr. Jean Li Wan Po. This year marks the 51st  […]

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World Cotton Day – RT Knits uses 100% preferred cotton

On this World Cotton Day, it is important to acknowledge that sustainable cotton is a positive contributor to the textile circular economy because it is a renewable material that is natural and biodegradable as it […]

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RT Knits at the Plastic-Free Mauritius

The Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change organised a workshop under the theme “Plastic-Free Mauritius” on 18th October to sensitise Mauritians about plastic pollution and its consequences. On this occasion, RT Knits […]

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RT Knits participates in UoM Smart Manufacturing roundtable

During the Innovation Week hosted by the University of Mauritius (UoM) from 18-22 October, a roundtable was held on 20th October during which our CEO, Mr. Kendall Tang, delivered a presentation on Smart Manufacturing as […]

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RT Knits launches NanoTech Mask during UoM Innovation Week

In the context of the launch of the Innovation Week organised by the University of Mauritius (UoM) on 18th October, Mr. Kendall Tang, CEO of RT Knits, and Prof. Archana Luximon who leads the Centre […]

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RT Knits hosts a Tech Day

The 1st edition of RT Knits Tech day event was hosted on Friday 3rd September 2021 to create awareness about our digital transformation programme, and to explain our roadmap toward technological innovation. The technological innovation […]

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Prize-giving event for expatriates’ cricket competition

A Prize-Giving Event was held on 13th July 2021 within the compound of RT Knits to remit an award to the winner of the expatriates’ cricket competition which was held on 11th July 2021.   As Mauritius was impacted […]

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International Women in Engineering day #INWED

RT Knits marked the International Women in Engineering (INWED) Day on 23rd June 2021 by celebrating the important work of an amazing woman, Zaiynoumah Hosany, Process Engineer in our dye house. She is a key […]

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RT Knits partners with NGOs to help the less fortunate

RT Knits hosted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) event at its premises in June 2021 to reiterate its support to 8 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) with which we have collaborated over the years. These NGOs are […]

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