Certificates
We place great importance on sustainability in every respect and work only with manufacturers certified according to strict environmental and ethical standards. Likewise, only certified inks are used for the prints applied to our textiles.
These certifications include:
Organic Content Standard (OCS 100):
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) applies to products, excluding food, that contain 95-100 percent organic material. It makes it possible to determine the content and quantity of organic material in a finished product and trace the raw material from its source to the finished product
The social and environmental aspects of production are ensured here by European laws.
Find out more here:
https://textileexchange.org/organic-content-standard/
https://certifications.controlunion.com/de/certification-programs/certification-programs/ocs-100-organic-content-standard
Fair Wear Foundation:
The Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) is a non-profit organization that works with its member companies and other partners, such as trade unions, NGOs, factories, business associations, and governments, toward a clear goal: improving working conditions in the garment industry.
FairTrade Cotton:
The “Fairtrade Cotton” seal stands for socially responsible living and working conditions in cotton production. It is aimed especially at small-scale farmers. The license fees and a portion of the Fairtrade premium are used to fund projects in producing countries. The seal also sets requirements for environmentally responsible cotton cultivation.
Find out more here:
https://www.fairtrade-deutschland.de/was-ist-fairtrade/fairtrade-siegel
World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
The WFTO recognizes companies that work to improve the living and working conditions of producers in developing countries. The WFTO verifies that member companies adhere to the ten principles of fair trade.
Find out more here:
https://wfto.com/
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): GOTS is the world's leading textile processing standard for organic fibers. As an independent non-profit organization, it incorporates ecological and social criteria into textile production.
Find out more here:
https://global-standard.org/de
OEKO-TEX Eco Passport
This seal is an independent certification system for chemicals, colorants, and auxiliaries used in the textile and leather industries. In a multi-stage process, it analyzes whether each individual ingredient in the chemical products meets legal requirements and does not harm human health.
Find out more here:
https://www.oeko-tex.com/de/unsere-standards/oeko-tex-eco-passport
WHY DO WE USE ORGANIC COTTON?
Choosing organic cotton over conventional cotton makes a tremendous contribution to our climate and our planet - and therefore to everyone on Earth.
