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.
Called GOTS, this standard verifies the entire textile supply chain: “from field to garment”. What does it really involve? All stages are thus checked to enable the consumer to buy responsibly. Because a GOTS-certified garment must contain at least 70% of fibres from certified organisations. The first step concerns the farmers. They have to pay …
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? …
Confidence in Textile, a landmark for consumers was set up in 1992. What does it really involve? The label guarantees the absence of products during the production process by sending regular samples to the laboratory. The aim is to guarantee a chemical-free clothes for the health of the consumer, the manufacturer and the environment. Why …
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 …
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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