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 objectives (not to use any product, etc).
Why do we choose it?
Some of our textiles come from carbon neutral factories for example. This management style is important to us because it greatly reduces the impact we can have, right from the creation of the fibers.
Favoring organizations that want to be sustainable and improve themselves is also an obvious choice since we have this same approach at Juliette Ozouf.
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 …
The Responsible Wool & Mohair Standard are two certifications that verify the entire production chain of wool and mohair. As a large part of our winter collection is made up of woollens, this is a real guarantee for us. What does it really involve? These standards ensures that from the beginning to the end of …
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 …
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 …
Environmental Management System 14001
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 objectives (not to use any product, etc).
Why do we choose it?
Some of our textiles come from carbon neutral factories for example. This management style is important to us because it greatly reduces the impact we can have, right from the creation of the fibers.
Favoring organizations that want to be sustainable and improve themselves is also an obvious choice since we have this same approach at Juliette Ozouf.
The Juliette Ozouf team.
References:
ISO – 14001
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