Respect for the environment is our long-term investment: All certifications, protocols and agreements that attest to our environmental and social commitment
We have acquired certifications that attest to the traceability of Feel Blue's supply chain, our commitment to building an environmentally sustainable production model and our desire to be part of an increasingly ethical and transparent value chain. These are certifications applicable to the accessories we make on behalf of clients who want to adhere to these standards.
Nativa™: quality, sustainability and traceability of wool
The NATIVA™ label guarantees that: - the wool fibers we use meet high quality requirements and come from farms that work with respect for animal welfare and eco-sustainability; - our production processes comply with the ethical, environmental and social criteria of the NATIVA protocol. The supply chain tracking system is controlled through Blockchain technology: each of our accessories is equipped with a QR code that allows you to view the NATIVA™ Blockchain website and learn about the entire product life cycle.
RWS: from animal welfare to sustainable production
RWS, Responsible Wool Standard, is promoted by Textile Exchange, one of the leading international non-profit organizations for responsible and sustainable development in the textile industry. RWS is also based on the concept of a controlled value chain; in fact, every company in the supply chain must comply with the environmental and social requirements imposed by the standard. In particular, RWS: - certifies that the farms from which the wool we use comes are responsibly managed in accordance with stringent animal welfare and land management criteria; - guarantees the traceability of the entire supply chain, preserving the recognizability of materials at every stage of production.
GOTS: natural fibers from organic farming
Finally, we have obtained GOTS certification, Global Organic Textile Standard, promoted by leading international organizations in organic farming. This standard, too, defines specific environmental and social criteria that must be met at every stage of the production chain: from cultivation from the raw material, to the production and processing of textile fibers, to the marketing of finished products. In the case of Feel Blue, GOTS: - guarantees that the accessories we produce under the GOTS label contain natural fibers from organic farming; - certifies that our processes, particularly weaving, washing, ironing, labeling, and packaging, follow management patterns and procedures that comply with the requirements of the Standard; - ensures that the chemicals we use in processing have toxicological and ecotoxicological characteristics that comply with the requirements of the Standard.
GRS Global Recycled Standard
As of 2021, we have obtained Global Recycled Standard certification from Textile Exchange, one of the leading international non-profit organizations for responsible and sustainable development in the textile industry. This certification guarantees that our products contain at least 20 percent pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled material and that our manufacturing operations and processes use management models and procedures that comply with GRS environmental and social requirements.
supply chain agreements
Re-Verso™ Evolved Supply Chain
We are an accredited partner Re-Verse™, the evolved supply chain consisting of Green Line and Nuova Fratelli Boretti and other companies in the yarn, knitwear and accessories sector. With Re-Verso ™ we implement a waste recovery and recycling process according to an integrated, transparent, traceable and certified production approach, inspired by the founding concepts of the circular economy.
Our commitment in practice
Each of these labels tells of our commitment to meeting precise production, environmental, and social standards-but how do they translate into practice?