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?
The aim of Textile Exchange is to develop a real “standard” within the textile industry so that all new textiles come from old fibres. Moreover, the organisation has even set itself the aim to reducing pollution from the textile industry by 45%.
At Juliette Ozouf, we are particularly in tune with this desire to recycle for the smallest impact possible: a new garment, of course, but on a smaller scale because the fibre is already reused.
Therefore, a majority of our pieces are certified with at least one of the two standards: both for our summer and winter wardrobe.
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 …
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 …
Developed by an independent organization, the Good Cashmere Standard aims to improve the welfare of cashmere goats. What does it really involve ? This standard is based on three founding principles: the animal welfare of the Cashmere goats, the support of the farmers for their families and their farms and last but not least the …
Global Recycled and Recycled Claim Standards.
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?
The aim of Textile Exchange is to develop a real “standard” within the textile industry so that all new textiles come from old fibres. Moreover, the organisation has even set itself the aim to reducing pollution from the textile industry by 45%.
At Juliette Ozouf, we are particularly in tune with this desire to recycle for the smallest impact possible: a new garment, of course, but on a smaller scale because the fibre is already reused.
Therefore, a majority of our pieces are certified with at least one of the two standards: both for our summer and winter wardrobe.
The Juliette Ozouf team.
References:
Textile Exchange – RCS & GRS
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