Choosing our materials consciously

To guarantee the traceability of our raw materials, all our products are certified by GOTS by Control Union CU 819434 (for organic cotton) or GRS by Control Union CU 819434 (for recycled cotton, recycled polyester and recycled nylon).

With the aim of further ensuring the integrity of our materials, we also go beyond certifications, undertaking various actions. For example, our local teams in Turkey and India are in direct contact with the cotton farmers, and we regularly test the lint cotton and yarn to verify its organic content.

On our journey to source cotton in the most responsible way possible, we have diversified our cotton sourcing to include two non-GMO countries, Turkey and Tanzania.

We map our supply chain for full transparency and take other initiatives to reinforce the traceability and organic integrity of our cotton, including in-house expertise in cotton sourcing and regular visits to farmers, ginners and spinners. For recycled polyester, field trips are also a focal element to ensure that our garments meet the highest quality, environmental and social standards. This allows us to trace the origin of our recycled polyester back to the collected post-consumer PET bottles and observe all steps of transformation until the final material.

Our priority is to ensure that dyes, finishing and other additives going into our products are managed through ambitious standards throughout the entire supply chain to reduce and prevent harm to people and the environment.

At production sites, our chemical management policies include compliance with the highest standards such as GOTS by Control Union CU 819434 and STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. The certification means that every component of a product has been tested for harmful substances and that the product is therefore safe for human use.

Alongside environmental considerations, we also strive to foster positive social impact through our value chain.

In 2023, we started our collaboration with Remei Tanzania, part of the Swiss-based Remei Group. Remei is committed to creating value for all those involved in the textile supply chain, starting with organic cotton farmers in India and Tanzania. Remei Tanzania provides farmers with continuous local support, including training in organic practices and access to natural pesticides. It also ensures fair pricing through a purchase guarantee and a 15% premium on market prices, fostering financial stability and long-term commitment.