Ecology

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

We are a GOTS-certified company, as we can offer GOTS certification of our products at all locations. Certification ensures - in addition to compliance with social standards - the traceability of organic cotton throughout the supply chain through transaction certificates.

GOTS is now the world's leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, supported by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. The countries with the highest number of certified facilities are India, Bangladesh, Turkey, China, and Germany.

FACTS ABOUT GOTS

• More than 70% organic fibers
• Safe working conditions
• Protection of workers' rights
• Minimal use of environmentally harmful chemicals
• Monitoring of water and energy usage
• Proper wastewater treatment

Organic Cotton Standard (OCS)

We also offer our cotton interlinings based on 100% organic cotton. With GOTS certification, we have also obtained OCS certification. OCS is a standard set by Textile Exchange. The OCS logo guarantees to the consumer that the textiles contain between 5% and 100% fibers from organic farming (Organic 100), depending on the label's indication.

Organic cotton is cotton grown and certified according to the guidelines of organic farming. It's important to note that organic cotton farming prohibits the use of toxic chemicals or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

FACTS ABOUT ORGANIC COTTON

• Avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides using natural methods
• Reduces the toxicity of a cotton garment by 95%
• Conserves precious water (soil retains more water through natural methods)
• Puts control in the hands of farmers rather than a handful of companies controlling the market for genetically modified seeds

Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

We are a member of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global non-profit organization established to improve worldwide cotton production for the producers and the environment in which it grows. BCI aims to make Better Cotton a sustainable mainstream commodity. It pursues a holistic approach and is one of the leading initiatives for "more sustainable" cotton.

BCI cotton is not purely organic cotton, but it employs methods that save resources and minimize the global footprint compared to conventionally grown cotton. It helps cotton farmers apply more environmentally friendly, socially, and economically sustainable farming methods.

FACTS ABOUT BCI

• Reduced use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides to improve living conditions in cotton-growing areas
• Consideration of social aspects, such as no child labor, involvement of women
• Improvement of the economic situation of cotton farmers through higher yields and profits
• Simple and traceable system throughout the supply chain (Mass Balance System - BCCU)

Global Recylced Standard (GRS)

We advocate for the use of interlining materials made from recycled materials to avoid waste. For example, we use recycled polyester from PET bottles or material removed from the waste stream during the manufacturing process (e.g., cutting waste).
Through recycling, we can reduce microplastics (as a result of breakdown) that are increasingly entering our food chain.

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) - also from Textile Exchange - is an international standard that sets requirements for recycled input and traceability to the end product. The goal of this standard is to promote the use of recycled materials. The standard ensures the preservation of the identity of the recycled material: from the recycler to the end product. The GRS also includes additional criteria for social and environmental requirements and chemical restrictions.

FACTS ABOUT GRS

• Physical use of recycled materials is guaranteed
• Conservation of valuable resources as no new materials are used
• Recycling waste materials reduces the amount of waste
• Social and environmental requirements for processing and chemical restrictions
• Lower water consumption compared to conventional chemical fibers
• For rPES: 59% less energy consumption and 32% fewer CO2 emissions compared to conventional PES

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

Avoiding harmful chemicals to health and the environment is our top priority.
We ensure that our products comply with all legal regulations regarding consumer health and safety because consumer well-being is our highest priority. One of our main tasks is to avoid chemicals that accumulate in the food chain through wastewater (including household laundry).

All our interlining products are certified according to the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® Premium, which considers natural sizing, prefers reactive dyes, and selected chemical suppliers.