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 attention to their whole process: organic farming, water use, waste and energy management. In addition, they must pay their employees properly and provide safe working conditions. This is the decisive stage in the certification process.
Then, once the fibers have been created, the same standards apply to weavers, cleaners and even distributors. Until it reaches the shop at 20 rue de l’Echaudé!
Why do we choose it?
When our pieces are GOTS-certified, the fiber is all the more qualitative and respectful of a number of ethical, social and environmental standards.
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 …
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Global Organic Textile Standard
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 attention to their whole process: organic farming, water use, waste and energy management. In addition, they must pay their employees properly and provide safe working conditions. This is the decisive stage in the certification process.
Then, once the fibers have been created, the same standards apply to weavers, cleaners and even distributors. Until it reaches the shop at 20 rue de l’Echaudé!
Why do we choose it?
When our pieces are GOTS-certified, the fiber is all the more qualitative and respectful of a number of ethical, social and environmental standards.
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