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Product requirements and information

For our VAN GRAAF own brands and in our collaboration with brand partners, we consider defined requirements relating to quality and materials. Depending on the product, additional requirements relating to materials, textile labels or other standards may apply.

In selected areas, we supplement statutory and established industry requirements with additional internal requirements. We provide product information on relevant materials, composition and other defined product attributes where applicable.

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Quality in Focus

Quality and durability are important elements of our product approach. When selecting materials and components, we consider defined quality requirements.
Selected products from our VAN GRAAF own brands undergo a structured testing process. Our quality management team carries out tests in our in-house laboratory and together with external partners. We use the results to assess the tested products against defined criteria.

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Materials of Animal Origin

For selected materials of animal origin, we consider defined requirements as well as external standards and verification systems.

Textile Labels and Standards

For selected products, we provide information on external textile labels and standards. These may relate to specific materials, material shares, processing stages or other defined product attributes.

The applicable requirements and the part of a product covered depend on the individual system and its scope. We use logos, names and accompanying statements in accordance with the applicable usage and communication requirements.

Overview of Certificates and Initiatives

The Good Cashmere Standard®

Through our collaboration with The Good Cashmere Standard®, we make a valuable contribution to animal welfare and to better working conditions for goat herders and employed workers on the farms, taking environmental and social criteria into account.

Further information is available at www.thegoodcashmerestandard.org/join-us/

Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)™

The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) describes and certifies animal welfare and land management requirements in wool production. The certified material is tracked from the farm to the final product.

Further information is available at https://textileexchange.org/responsible-wool-standard/

Responsible Down Standard (RDS)™

The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) describes and certifies animal welfare requirements in down and feather production. Certified down and feathers are tracked from the farm to the final product.

Further information is available at https://textileexchange.org/standards/responsible-down/

Organic Content Standard – OCS 100

Products certified to the Organic Content Standard 100 (OCS 100) contain at least 95% certified organically grown material. The standard verifies the proportion of certified material and tracks it from the source to the final product.

Further information is available at https://textileexchange.org/organic-content-standard/

Organic Content Standard – OCS Blended

Products certified to the Organic Content Standard Blended (OCS Blended) contain between 5% and 94% certified organically grown material. The standard verifies the proportion of certified material and tracks it from the source to the final product. The remaining material may consist of other fibres.

Further information is available at https://textileexchange.org/organic-content-standard/

OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN

The label identifies textile and leather products that have been tested for harmful substances and manufactured in certified production facilities. A unique product ID enables the production facilities and countries of manufacture involved to be traced.

Further information is available at https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/oeko-tex-made-in-green

Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) verifies the proportion of certified recycled materials and tracks them from the recycler to the final product. Defined social, environmental and chemical requirements also apply to the processing of the certified material.

Further information is available at https://textileexchange.org/standards/recycled-claim-standard-global-recycled-standard/

TENCEL™ Lyocell

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres are derived from certified or controlled wood sources* and manufactured in a resource-efficient, closed-loop production process**. The fibres are certified with the EU Ecolabel for environmental excellence***.
TENCEL™ is a trademark of Lenzing AG.

Further information is available at https://www.tencel.com/
* FSC® certification (FSC-C041246) or PEFC certification (PEFC/06-33-92).
** The savings take solvent recovery into account.
*** EU Ecolabel for textile products, licence number AT/016/001.

Cotton made in Africa®

Through our collaboration with Cotton made in Africa®, we support smallholder farmers in Africa as well as measures to promote improved agricultural practices in cotton cultivation.

Further information is available at https://cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/

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LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viskose

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres are derived from certified or controlled wood sources* and are manufactured with at least 50% lower CO2 emissions and water consumption**. The fibres are certified with the EU Ecolabel for environmental excellence***.
LENZING™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

Further information is available at https://www.ecovero.com/
* FSC® certification (FSC-C041246) or PEFC certification (PEFC/06-33-92).
** Compared with generic viscose. The results are based on LCA standards ISO 14040/44 and are available through Higg MSI version 3.12.
*** EU Ecolabel for textile products, licence number AT/016/001.

Masters of FLAX FIBRE™

The certification confirms the European origin and traceability of the certified flax fibres used. Certified products contain at least 50% flax or linen; all linen contained in the product must consist entirely of Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ certified European flax fibres.

Further information is available at https://allianceflaxlinenhemp.eu/en/masters-of-flax-fibre-certification

Strategy

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Environment

Through our efforts for more comprehensive environmental protection, we respect what we regard as valuable.

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People

As a traditional and globally active family business, we at VAN GRAAF know how important it is to act ethically.

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