THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
Fairtrade is an international standard which certifies the cotton in garments . Through the certification , the farmers are guaranteed a Fairtrade minimum price to cover the cost for a sustainable production . That is the reason that Cottover use Fairtrade certified cotton .
Made with Fairtrade Cotton
GOTS is an international standard for clothes and textile . GOTS products always contain organic cotton and recycled polyester . GOTS sets high standards regarding fabric , quality , environment and social responsibility . Apart from this , GOTS also guarantees full traceability throughout the production chain .
The Nordic Ecolabel sets high demands throughout the life cycle and is operated on assignment by the Swedish government . Svanen certifies the product taking the environmental impact under consideration , from the raw material to the ready product . Svanen also sets demands on the working conditions according to ILO ’ s conventional core .
Oeko-Tex is a symbol taht shows that the ready garment doesnt contain harmful chemicals . It guarantees that the product is REACH compliant and meet the standards covered by the European Union ’ s chemical regulation .
Cottover is manufactured in order to meet the social and environmental challenges that exist in the entire production chain , from raw material to the ready-made garment .
Cottover is certified with well recognized labels that all strive to improve the environment , ensure fair trade and fight poverty . When you choose something from our Cottover collection , the third-party certifications guarantee that we meet the highest requirements when it comes to environment , health and quality on both producers and ready products .
Our third party certifications offer guidance for both manufacturers and consumers with its labelling . Third party certifications grants the following for you as a consumer ;
Full traceability from fiber to garment . All steps and suppliers in the chain are documented .
Examination and verification to secure that the standards have been met , done by a neutral organization with no connection to the supplier .
Yearly audits and inspections to secure that the manufacturers meet the standards .
Environmental labelling which are well known by consumers who can easily identify a sustainable product .
All cotton used for Cottover is organic . Organic cotton means the following three things ;
No synthetic pesticides against insects and fungi , only physical weed control No chemical fertilizers
No genetically modified crops ( GMO )