Real fur comes from animals like sheep, reindeer, mink, foxes, and raccoon dogs. For these animals, fur provides protection and insulation, shielding the skin from minor injuries while reducing the risk of infection. In some species, fur also acts as …
Slow fashion, also called sustainable fashion, is the opposite of fast fashion and involves reducing consumption. The term emerged as a counter-reaction to the fast fashion industry, inspired by the slow food movement’s focus on quality through good, clean, and …
Natural fibres are fibres that come directly from nature and can be spun into yarn and made into textiles without first having to be broken down or chemically processed. Humans have used them for thousands of years, and they remain …
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX—STANDARD 100 is an eco-label that ensures that textile products do not contain substances at levels hazardous to health. For a product to be labelled STANDARD 100, every component and every stage of production, from thread
The Textile Exchange organisation owns the Responsible Wool Standard and focuses on sheep welfare and grazing land. RWS certifies all actors in the wool value chain, from wool farmers to yarn and textile producers and clothing brands. The certification for …
