CERTIFICATIONS
In order to meet our own standards and those of our customers in terms of sustainability and traceability, we obtained certification for the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), and the Global Recycled Standard in 2020. Further information can be found below.
GREEN BUTTON SEAL
The Green Button is a government-run certification label for sustainably manufactured textiles. It sets out mandatory requirements to protect people and the environment in the textile production process. A total of 46 stringent social and environmental standards must be met. Independent auditors review compliance with the criteria.
From 2023, selected products in our collection will be certified with the Green Button seal.
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world-leading textile standard for organic fibres, such as cotton, linen and wool.
GOTS defines stringent environmental and social requirements throughout the entire textile supply chain, which are assessed in a transparent, independent certification process. The environmental criteria include a ban on environmentally hazardous substances, restrictions concerning haberdashery (buttons, zips, etc.) and technical quality parameters such as rub fastness, perspiration fastness, light fastness and washing fastness. The social criteria focus on the key standards of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the standards of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The standard differentiates between two certification levels: ‘Organic’ is used for textiles that contain at least 95% organic fibres. ‘Made with organic’ is used for all products that contain at least 70% organic fibres.
ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) provides chain-of-custody verification for materials originating on a farm certified to recognised national organic standards. The standard was developed by the non-governmental organisation Textile Exchange and is used to verify organically grown raw materials from the farm to the final product.
‘OCS Blended’ applies to products that contain at least 5% organically grown material, whereas ‘OCS 100’ is applicable to products that contain at least 95% organically grown material.
GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD
Founded by the non-governmental organisation Textile Exchange, the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an internationally renowned textile standard for products made from recycled material.
The standard promotes compliance with social, ecological and chemical regulations throughout the entire supply chain, with the aim of increasing the proportion of recycled materials in a product.
Products certified in accordance with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) consist of at least 50% of (independently) verified recycled materials.
https://textileexchange.org/standards/recycled-claim-standard-global-recycled-standard/
RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) by Textile Exchange is a voluntary, globally recognised standard for wool products that aims to improve animal welfare and protect grazing land.
The standards apply to the entire value chain, from wool shearing all the way to the final product. RWS-certified farmers must meet strict requirements concerning animal welfare, including the prohibition of mulesing.
Mulesing is a procedure used on young merino sheep to prevent maggot infestations in their wool. It involves removing folds of skin around the breech area where flies attempt to lay their eggs. The procedure is often done without anaesthesia or any follow-up care to prevent inflammation, which is painful and distressing for the animals. While this fly species is widespread in Australia, it does not exist in places like Uruguay, Patagonia, South America, South Africa, Spain or Portugal. As a result, we only procure our merino wool from suppliers that confirm their wool is mulesing-free.
RECYCLED CLAIM STANDARD
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) from Textile Exchange aims to increase the use of recycled materials in textile products.
For a product to be awarded the RCS, each stage of the supply chain must be independently certified, from the recycling phase of the raw materials to the brand.
The Recycled Claim Standard Blended (RCS Blended) applies to all products that contain at least 5% recycled material. The Recycled Claim Standard 100 (RCS 100) applies to products containing 95% or more recycled material.
Further information can be found here:
https://textileexchange.org/recycled-claim-global-recycled-standard/
Recycling and sorting information for our products and hangtags
Recycling and sorting information for our products and hangtags