Responsible Design

We combine tradition and innovation to create exquisite designs that are fit for our times.

Over our more than a hundred years of history, we've continually adapted and improved our product offer, making use of new technological innovations and but also aligning with the contemporary values of our industry and society. Today, product value extends beyond style and technological performance to include responsible production processes that respect and value the craftsmen and women behind the textiles and their expertise.

We are committed to taking responsibility for our production processes and being transparent about our progress. We are taking steps towards a more holistic, responsible design approach and prioritizing practical actions to improve the processes in our value chain. Through collaborations with suppliers and other partners, we are working towards providing certified products. When we have reliable, documented information we will share it with you, at the moment this pertains to the use of certified yarns in our fabrics - which is denoted with our wooden ring.

The Wooden Ring

Our wooden ring marks products that contain at least 50% recycled fibers or organic fibers. It is a simple communication tool that helps you quickly identify which of our products meet this criteria. On this page, you can learn more about recycled and organic fibers.

RECYCLED

Recycled fiber fabrics contribute to a more sustainable textile industry and promote a circular economy where materials are reused, reducing waste and conserving natural resources. These innovative textiles can be crafted from both pre- and post-consumer waste, such as plastic bottles, discarded textiles, and industrial scraps, transforming what was once destined for landfills into valuable, functional materials. By reprocessing and repurposing these fibers, the need for virgin resources, greenhouse gas emissions, and the ecological footprint of fabric production are all reduced.

By increasing the number of recycled fibers in our products, we aim to promote an understanding of the quality and beauty of recycled products. We prioritize selecting fibers certified with the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) to ensure the highest quality of our recycled products. If one of our fabrics contains at least 50% recycled fibers will it be marked with a wooden ring on the hanger and the letters RE in the fabric name.

ORGANIC

Organic fiber fabrics offer quality and comfort while supporting a healthier planet and promoting ethical production standards. Organic fibers are produced without synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers, reducing pollution and soil degradation while promoting biodiversity. Environmental sustainability is enhanced through efficient resource use, crop rotation, and composting, which improve soil health. Additionally, organic farming typically has a reduced carbon footprint and uses water more efficiently, helping conserve this vital resource. Ethically, organic farming supports fair trade practices, and promotes better working conditions and fair wages.

We ensure quality in our organic fibers by choosing those with the following certification standards: GOTS, C2C, Fairtrade, and European Flax, as well as RWS when it comes to animal fibers. If we are advertising that a piece of fabric contains organic fibers, we ensure that at least 50% of the content is organic, this is marked with a wooden ring on the hanger and the letters RE in the fabric name.

Contact

For further information or inquiries, please contact our Sustainability Team: sustainability@zimmer-rohde.com