Danish clothing manufacturer Neutral holds six environmental certificates, which ensure that their products are made in accordance with the highest social, ethical and environmental standards. All six environmental certificates have been assigned and verified by international independent organizations.
GOTS – let’s leave chemicals out of the production process
This certifies that the cotton used in production is 100% organic.
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is recognized as the world’s leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibers. The GOTS certificate, which is inspected by the Control Union, defines high-level environmental criteria for the entire organic textile supply chain.
This also indicates that instead of chemicals, the cotton plants have been gown with biological fertilizers and earthworms. This leads to cleaner rivers and groundwater, enriched biodiversity and a poison-free work environment. And that’s how you get high-quality cotton!
EU ECOLABEL – we reduce, recycle and reuse
This certifies that the clothing has been made with the smallest possible ecological impact.
It is an official EU label for greener products. Products with the ecolabel have a relatively modest impact on the quality of air, water and soil, as well as on the consumption of natural resources, global warming and biodiversity. The products have to pass rigorous environmental testing, after which they are verified by an independent authority.
For example, Neutral cleans and recycles waste water and reduces and reuses scraps. Moreover, they use environmentally friendly dyes in their production process and are constantly updating their clothing manufacturing methods.
FAIRTRADE – this is no charity, but trade under fair conditions
This label certifies that the cotton farmers receive fair pay for their work.
The Fairtrade label is an independent guarantee, which ensures that cotton used to make a given item is certified in accordance with international Fairtrade standards. The label also proves that farmers who grow cotton for Neutral receive fair pay for their work and produce, which enables them to invest in better tools and to send their kids to school.
NEUTRAL RESPONSIBILITY – green energy is an excellent choice
This certifies that Neutral’s production facilities run on renewable energy.
Neutral’s production is based on renewable energy, which helps to create a cleaner environment and fight climate change. By using renewable energy, Neutral helps to reduce CO2 emissions.
The surplus energy from production is directed to other local networks.
SA8000 – we ensure that employees are doing well
This guarantees that factories comply with international human rights standards.
SA8000 is based on the principles of international human rights standards. It measures the companies’ performance in eight key areas: child labor, forced labor, health and safety, free association and collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary action, working time and benefits.
OEKO-TEX 100 – peace of mind about the items you wear
This ensures that the product is 100% free of any harmful substances.
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 shows that the textile has been tested for substances that are harmful to humans. The label certifies that there are no dangerous chemicals or other harmful substances in the product. This makes Oeko-Tex the ultimate guarantee that clothing manufactured by Neutral is clean and ready to be worn. There is no need to wash Neutral items before wearing them for the first time.
Even through environmental certificates alone cannot save the planet, using them is ethical and helpful. You can learn more about Neutral’s products and certificates at KIND studio, Telliskivi 60a/2.
