certified organic & fair materials

We exclusively use certified organic and fair natural materials for all fabrics of for our zero-waste fashion collection. All components are independantly audited along the entire supply chain for high environmental and social standards. Read more about our partners and their certification here:

100% organic and fair cotton

The cotton for our 100% cotton-fabrics is obtained from genetically unmanipulated and chemically untreated seeds. The cultivation in Uganda and Kyrgyzstan also renounces chemical pesticides. In the harvest of the fibers no chemical defoliants are being used, which is why the organic cotton is being picked by hand only. The elimination of chemicals in the production improves not only the quality of the soil, but also increases the environmental capability. In this way, we can ensure that no harmful chemical substances get into our textile products. Above this, it prevents health damages of the workers.

In addition to the annual review of environmental and social standards, a fair-for-life-agreement is in place to protect the social security of our producers, by ensuring predictability for companies and workers. The spinning of pure cotton fibers takes place in Turkey, while the yarn is being woven into fabric in Czech Republic. In Germany, the woven fabric is finally being sanforized. This finishing prevents the garments from shrinking. Every business along the value chain is being audited for strict environmental and social standards annually. Find out more about our supplier and their GOTS, IVN Best and fair-for-life certification here.

100% organic wool

In Uruguay, sheep farmers have joined together to form a cooperative, specializing in controlled biological livestock farming. The Merino sheep are kept in small flocks, can run around freely, get purely organic food and are being carefully shorn. The yarn made out of their wool is knitted and processed in Austria. The raw materials for the traditional process are pure new wool and clear spring water from the mountains. The wool is treated exclusively with mountain spring water and heat, giving it its characteristic boiled-wool-structure. Every business along the value chain is checked annually for strict environmental and social standards. Due to this special processing of the wool, no chemicals or plasticizers are needed, creating a unique, high quality textile. Find out more about our supplier and their GOTS certification here.

BIODEGRADABLE RUBBER BAND

50% organic cotton - 50% natural rubber: The elastic band is made by a 3rd generation family business in lower Austria, where the production is run by an in-house hydroelectric power plant. The elastic band is made of only two materials - organic cotton and natural rubber. The contained organic cotton is inspected annually for social and environmental sustainability along the entire value chain and comes from Turkey. The processed fair trade natural rubber is tested likewise and is food safe so guaranteed pollution-free and comes from Malaysia. Find out more about our supplier and their GOTS certification here.

SUSTAINABLE THREAD

100% organic cotton: The sewing thread is biodegradable and consists of pure organic cotton. The yarn production is being audited annually along the entire value chain for social and environmental sustainability. Find out more about our supplier and their GOTS certification here.

ORGANIC BUTTONS

Also for trims we use natural materials wherever possible. 100% mother-of-pearl: The pure mother-of-pearl buttons come from Makassar in Indonesia. We also have buttons made from 100% horn and stone nut. Our closures are made of 100% metal. The entire production is audited annually for social and ecological sustainability along the entire value chain. Find out more about our supplier and their GOTS certification here.

CARE TAG

We care about every component, so also the care tag is printed on pure organic cotton. The textile printing is done in Germany. The company ensures that the colours used to print are approved according to the Global Organic Textile Standard. The pure eco-cotton is not only the sustainable choice, it is also more pleasant to wear on the skin than the classic polyester care tags. Find out more about our supplier here.

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