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Aarrelabel
Where responsible clothing meets color and pattern
Discover comfort and style made to last with this Finnish brand bursting with color and personality in their unique designs. Committed to GOTS certified organic cotton, their collections embody sustainability, ensuring high environmental and social standards. Crafted with care, each piece is made to last, inviting you to embrace fashion that’s both enduring and eco-friendly.
PRODUCTS: Men’s clothing, women’s clothing, kids’ clothing, trousers, sweaters, tops, accessories, jackets, knits, jumpsuits, socks, t-shirts, dresses
CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Aarrelabel employs GOTS certified organic cotton, processing and manufacturing fabrics in adherence to GOTS, REACH, and Öko-tex 100 class 1 standards.
100% RENEWABLE ENERGY
The brand demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability by powering its premises with 100% renewable wind energy, reducing its carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices.
ECO-FRIENDLY PRINTING AND DYEING
Sustainable initiatives include water treatment, automation in color recipes, and utilization of recycled polyester.
COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY
Information is easily found and the brand commits to reporting a clear sustainable structure, including publishing annual sustainability reports.
DIVE DEEPER
- No hazardous chemicals.
- Wool in knits is mulesing-free merino and wool-polyamide blends.
- Organic cotton and recycled polyester in terry products.
- Their dyeing house is a Bluesign® partner since 2012, ensuring safe and tested products in dyeing.
- Own sewing company Oeko-Tex Standard 100 class I certified, ensuring products are free of harmful substances.
- Organic cotton is GOTS certified, GMO-free since 2019, and products are vegan.
- Partners have Oeko-Tex certified production.
- Preference for GOTS-certified cotton in raw material procurement for supply chain control, ensuring social and environmental considerations.
- Products made in EU under REACH certification, emphasizing responsible chemical use in the EU, and Oeko-tex 100 class 1 certification.
- Premises powered by 100% renewable energy (wind).
- Printing house has a water treatment plant for eco-friendly processes.
- Color recipes made with automation to minimize chemical loss.
- Dyes are treated in tubes for safety.
- Introduced Higg-Index in 2018 for sustainability.
Production Partners:
- Majority of garments produced at Black Moda Portugal, Lda.
- Knits by Elmate, Lda; Dot-collections and bath articles by Somani, Lda; woven articles by Youngstar, Lda.
- Hosiery produced in Italy.
- Webstore uses paper bags instead of plastic for orders.
- Eliminated plastic packaging from products produced in own factory.
Supplier Code of Conduct:
- Implemented in 2020 for all suppliers, emphasizing social responsibility and environmental requirements. Signed by all Aarrelabel suppliers.
- Monitored through annual surveys, with results reported in sustainability reports.
Living Wage Commitment:
- Dedicated to ensuring a living wage for everyone working in Aarrelabel's productions.
- Sustainability report includes all suppliers and wages, updated annually.
Working Conditions:
- Portugal, an EU country, adheres to ILO Treaties.
- Regulated working conditions, including laws against forced labor and child labor.
- Code of Conduct for suppliers emphasizing ecological and ethical values.
Employee Well-being:
- Anonymous feedback system for workers.
- Access to Portuguese Authority for Working Conditions (ACT) in case of irregularities.
