AS KNITTERS, WE TAKE SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
OUR PLANT-BASED MATERIALS
Plant-based materials include all fibres derived from renewable, non-animal raw materials, such as linen, cotton, ramie, hemp and paper. These fibres consist largely of cellulose, which is extracted from seeds, stems, fruits, leaves and their sap. One advantage of plant-based materials is that they can be used directly. In other words, the industrial processing required to turn them into yarn is considerably less extensive than for synthetic or animal-based materials. Garments made from cotton, linen, ramie or even hemp are characterised by excellent comfort and lightness, particularly in warmer temperatures.
You can find our plant-based alternatives here.
Plant-based materials include all fibres derived from renewable, non-animal raw materials, such as linen, cotton, ramie, hemp and paper. These fibres consist largely of cellulose, which is extracted from seeds, stems, fruits, leaves and their sap. One advantage of plant-based materials is that they can be used directly. In other words, the industrial processing required to turn them into yarn is considerably less extensive than for synthetic or animal-based materials. Garments made from cotton, linen, ramie or even hemp are characterised by excellent comfort and lightness, particularly in warmer temperatures.
You can find our plant-based alternatives here.
OUR PLANT-BASED MATERIALS
Plant-based materials include all fibres derived from renewable, non-animal raw materials, such as linen, cotton, ramie, hemp and paper. These fibres consist largely of cellulose, which is extracted from seeds, stems, fruits, leaves and their sap. One advantage of plant-based materials is that they can be used directly. In other words, the industrial processing required to turn them into yarn is considerably less extensive than for synthetic or animal-based materials. Garments made from cotton, linen, ramie or even hemp are characterised by excellent comfort and lightness, particularly in warmer temperatures.
You can find our plant-based alternatives here.
Plant-based materials include all fibres derived from renewable, non-animal raw materials, such as linen, cotton, ramie, hemp and paper. These fibres consist largely of cellulose, which is extracted from seeds, stems, fruits, leaves and their sap. One advantage of plant-based materials is that they can be used directly. In other words, the industrial processing required to turn them into yarn is considerably less extensive than for synthetic or animal-based materials. Garments made from cotton, linen, ramie or even hemp are characterised by excellent comfort and lightness, particularly in warmer temperatures.
You can find our plant-based alternatives here.
OUR ANIMAL-BASED MATERIALS
These include fibres that consist of complex proteins and are of animal origin. Compared with synthetic fibres, merino, mohair, alpaca, cashmere, silk, leather, down, camel and yak stand out as naturally occurring fibres: they are renewable, compostable and more durable in use.
You can find our animal-based alternatives here.
These include fibres that consist of complex proteins and are of animal origin. Compared with synthetic fibres, merino, mohair, alpaca, cashmere, silk, leather, down, camel and yak stand out as naturally occurring fibres: they are renewable, compostable and more durable in use.
You can find our animal-based alternatives here.
OUR ANIMAL-BASED MATERIALS
These include fibres that consist of complex proteins and are of animal origin. Compared with synthetic fibres, merino, mohair, alpaca, cashmere, silk, leather, down, camel and yak stand out as naturally occurring fibres: they are renewable, compostable and more durable in use.
You can find our animal-based alternatives here.
These include fibres that consist of complex proteins and are of animal origin. Compared with synthetic fibres, merino, mohair, alpaca, cashmere, silk, leather, down, camel and yak stand out as naturally occurring fibres: they are renewable, compostable and more durable in use.
You can find our animal-based alternatives here.
AS KNITTERS, WE TAKE SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
OUR SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
Synthetic materials – usually referred to as man-made fibres – certainly have their advantages too. The best-known synthetic fibres are polyester and polyamide. However, elastane, acrylic and their variants also fall into this category. They add real value to our products in terms of functionality and ease of care.
You can find our synthetic alternatives here.
Synthetic materials – usually referred to as man-made fibres – certainly have their advantages too. The best-known synthetic fibres are polyester and polyamide. However, elastane, acrylic and their variants also fall into this category. They add real value to our products in terms of functionality and ease of care.
You can find our synthetic alternatives here.
OUR SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
Synthetic materials – usually referred to as man-made fibres – certainly have their advantages too. The best-known synthetic fibres are polyester and polyamide. However, elastane, acrylic and their variants also fall into this category. They add real value to our products in terms of functionality and ease of care.
You can find our synthetic alternatives here.
Synthetic materials – usually referred to as man-made fibres – certainly have their advantages too. The best-known synthetic fibres are polyester and polyamide. However, elastane, acrylic and their variants also fall into this category. They add real value to our products in terms of functionality and ease of care.
You can find our synthetic alternatives here.
OUR MAN-MADE CELLULOSE FIBRES (MMCFs)
Like natural plant fibres, MMCFs are made from the renewable raw material cellulose. However, in the case of man-made cellulose fibres, this is mainly derived from wood. As the fibres are produced using chemical processes, these are not natural fibres but are known as ‘man-made’ cellulose fibres. These include viscose (rayon), acetate, lyocell, modal and cupro.
You can find our MMCF alternatives here.
Like natural plant fibres, MMCFs are made from the renewable raw material cellulose. However, in the case of man-made cellulose fibres, this is mainly derived from wood. As the fibres are produced using chemical processes, these are not natural fibres but are known as ‘man-made’ cellulose fibres. These include viscose (rayon), acetate, lyocell, modal and cupro.
You can find our MMCF alternatives here.
OUR MAN-MADE CELLULOSE FIBRES (MMCFs)
Like natural plant fibres, MMCFs are made from the renewable raw material cellulose. However, in the case of man-made cellulose fibres, this is mainly derived from wood. As the fibres are produced using chemical processes, these are not natural fibres but are known as ‘man-made’ cellulose fibres. These include viscose (rayon), acetate, lyocell, modal and cupro.
You can find our MMCF alternatives here.
Like natural plant fibres, MMCFs are made from the renewable raw material cellulose. However, in the case of man-made cellulose fibres, this is mainly derived from wood. As the fibres are produced using chemical processes, these are not natural fibres but are known as ‘man-made’ cellulose fibres. These include viscose (rayon), acetate, lyocell, modal and cupro.
You can find our MMCF alternatives here.
OUR GOAL OF MORE SUSTAINABLE COTTON
We have set ourselves the goal of sourcing only more sustainable cotton by the end of 2025. By more sustainable cotton, we mean Better Cotton, Supreme Green Cotton®, certified organic fibres and cotton from regenerative agriculture. We also regularly analyse the human rights risks associated with the procurement of cotton. Based on this, we stipulate in our supplier contract that the cotton for our products must not originate from the risk areas we have identified and take concrete steps to continuously increase transparency regarding cotton in our supply chain.
We are a member of Better Cotton.
OUR GOAL OF MORE SUSTAINABLE COTTON
We have set ourselves the goal of sourcing only more sustainable cotton by the end of 2025. By more sustainable cotton, we mean Better Cotton, Supreme Green Cotton®, certified organic fibres and cotton from regenerative agriculture. We also regularly analyse the human rights risks associated with the procurement of cotton. Based on this, we stipulate in our supplier contract that the cotton for our products must not originate from the risk areas we have identified and take concrete steps to continuously increase transparency regarding cotton in our supply chain.
We are a member of Better Cotton.
WE CREATE TRANSPARENCY ABOUT THE USE OF OUR MORE SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
We have been participating in Textile Exchange's ‘Material Change Index’ since 2019. In 2023, this was renamed the Materials Benchmark. The aim of the benchmark is to find out and report on how the textile industry is progressing in the transition to more sustainable materials. This also makes it possible to determine the extent to which the industry is aligning itself with global efforts such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) and driving forward the transition to a circular economy. At the same time, companies gain an insight into the current industry comparison.
The results of all participating companies can be viewed at the following link: https://textileexchange.org/material-change-index/.
WE CREATE TRANSPARENCY ABOUT THE USE OF OUR MORE SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
We have been participating in Textile Exchange's ‘Material Change Index’ since 2019. In 2023, this was renamed the Materials Benchmark. The aim of the benchmark is to find out and report on how the textile industry is progressing in the transition to more sustainable materials. This also makes it possible to determine the extent to which the industry is aligning itself with global efforts such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) and driving forward the transition to a circular economy. At the same time, companies gain an insight into the current industry comparison.
The results of all participating companies can be viewed at the following link: https://textileexchange.org/material-change-index/.
