Specific codes of conduct


For garment production:

  • to source the highest quality organic, natural, recycled and biodegradable textiles and trimming, and to minimize the use of synthetic materials
  • to pay fair prices for goods and services (i.e. not to abuse human rights in relation to working conditions)
  • to use local labor whenever possible
  • to minimize packaging and use only recyclable packaging when needed
  • to contribute to the education of the general public on organic textiles and related issues


 

For clothing design:

  • to design garments of a sophisticated and the latest cut,
  • to base designs on previous years’ models,
  • to add value to the design through embroideries and hand made finis
  • to reuse excess materials as gusset in different models,
  • to find solutions to avoid interlining materials – or to use environmentally friendly fabrics as interlining materials.


 

For textiles selection:


  • to outsource the highest quality fibers and textiles from environmentally certified producers or materials produced by already known producers - who work in accordance with environmentally safe processes,
  • to work with reused and recycled clothing and fabrics
  • to avoid fabrics of mixed varieties (considering the disposal phase) except from fabrics providing longer wear,
  • to avoid fabrics which have been subjected to additional treatment with chemicals.