As an Italian label, the association helps to protect the health of the consumer for the use of numerous textiles.
What does it really involve?
The association promotes the Made In Italy: it has fought within the European Union to include the country of manufacture on all the labels. It also allows many companies to increase their business relationships.
In addition, the goal is that all textiles are clean of harmful substances not tolerated within the EU (textiles that may arrive in Europe due to importation).
Why do we choose it?
Just like Made In France, Made In Italy is just as important! Being a close neighbor, we are constantly looking for their textile savoir-faire. It is therefore important for us to keep this craft alive and to work only with suppliers who respect a certain ethic. As we could do with French suppliers.
Founded in 1924, Loro Piana is an Italian company, leader in cashmere. What does it really involve ? Since its beginnings, the company has favoured the rarest woollens and has built up a solid reputation. She found “baby cashmere” from China and Mongolia, Merino wool from Australia and New Zealand. The company is known for …
Invented in 1958, lycra is still around today. This synthetic fibre is now part of an eco-responsible movement. What does it really involve ? Lycra is now developing into the same material as before with less impact. Indeed, some of the fibres are recycled, from fabric scraps, or plastic bottles. The aim is to continue …
Managed by Textile Exchange, they are two of the most trusted standards in the textile industry. What does it really involve? The Recycled claim standards, and the Global Recyled, look at the percentage of recycled material within each new material. The main requirement is the complete traceability of each fibre. Why do we choose them? …
Managed by the International Organization for Standardization – ISO – the 14001 standard certifies that a company is sustainably managed. What does it really involve? The company must follow a series of standards to certify that its management is environmentally friendly. Every sector of activity is concerned and the goal is to have long term …
Associazione Tessile e Salute
As an Italian label, the association helps to protect the health of the consumer for the use of numerous textiles.
What does it really involve?
The association promotes the Made In Italy: it has fought within the European Union to include the country of manufacture on all the labels. It also allows many companies to increase their business relationships.
In addition, the goal is that all textiles are clean of harmful substances not tolerated within the EU (textiles that may arrive in Europe due to importation).
Why do we choose it?
Just like Made In France, Made In Italy is just as important! Being a close neighbor, we are constantly looking for their textile savoir-faire. It is therefore important for us to keep this craft alive and to work only with suppliers who respect a certain ethic. As we could do with French suppliers.
The Juliette Ozouf team.
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L’Associazione Tessile e Salute
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