Carbone14

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Reduction of production waste

Recycled materials that repurpose waste

Upcycled materials that repurpose waste

Reduction of unsold goods

Recovery of unsold goods

Limited collection frequency

Repair service

Warranty service

Reduction of CO2 emissions

Use of air transport prohibited

Recycled materials reducing carbon impact

Upcycled materials reducing carbon impact

Use of renewable energy

Suppliers managing their energy consumption

Suppliers managing their water consumption

Use of sandblasting prohibited

Natural materials that limit water pollution

Organic materials that limit water pollution

Suppliers managing their water pollution

Use of chrome tanning prohibited

Use of renewable resources

Recycled materials that limit depletion of resources

Upcycled materials that limit depletion of resources

By knowing its suppliers, the brand is able to control their practices and thus takes its responsibilities towards them.

Knowledge of suppliers

By working directly with its suppliers, i.e. without intermediaries, the brand has a transparent view of the working conditions in these factories.

Direct working relationships with suppliers

By committing to a minimum two-year contract with its suppliers, the brand gives them financial visibility and the ability to project themselves.

Long-term contracts with suppliers

Publication of list of suppliers

At all stages of the production chain, the working conditions are often very difficult for the workers. This is why it is important to control factories in order to verify their working conditions: forced labor, minimum age, measures against discrimination, workers’ safety. These controls, also called audits, can be carried out by external organizations or firms. They are thus a good guarantee that the minimum rights of workers are respected.

Audits of suppliers on labor-related criteria

Publication of audit results

Thanks to an anonymous alert and reporting system, workers can anonymously report problems in the factories.

Alert system at suppliers' worksites

Compliance with legal minimum wage for workers

Use of exotic leather is prohibited

Use of fur is prohibited

Use of leather requiring animal slaughter

Use of silk requiring animal slaughter

Use of alpaca respecting animal welfare

Use of cashmere respecting animal welfare

Use of leather respecting animal welfare

Use of wool respecting animal welfare

Use of mohair respecting animal welfare

Use of silk respecting animal welfare

Use of apparel fabric end-of-rolls

Reuse of post-consumer fabrics

Publication of the restricted substances list

Use of alkylphenols prohibited

Use of perfluorocarbons prohibited

Use of phthalates prohibited

Use of chromium VI prohibited

Use of halogenated flame retardants prohibited

Toxicity tests on components

Toxicity tests on finished products

Throughout the entire supply chain, workers may be exposed to numerous chemical substances or be required to manipulate them. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the conditions of use of these substances are respected and that they do not present risks to workers.

Audits of suppliers on toxicity criteria

Publication of toxicity audit results

Some countries have lower social risks due to stricter regulations.

Guarantees of origin

By owning factories along its supply chain, the brand has a transparent view of and responsibility for the working conditions of the workers in these factories.

Ownership of factories

Second-hand service

Reduction of accessories on products

Low-impact accessories

Tshirt and top

Sweater

Coat and jacket

Trousers

Dress

Shorts

Skirt

Jeans

Jumpsuit

Sportswear

Pyjamas

Accessory

Sewing

The raw material production stage is the stage during which the fibers are produced, either by growing plants: natural plant fibers and artificial fibres, or by breeding: natural animal fibres, or by chemical processes: synthetics.

Raw material

The spinning stage is the stage during which the raw material is transformed into yarn.

Spinning

The sewing stage is the stage during which the fabric is cut and then assembled to give birth to the final garment.

Dyeing is the process of imparting color to fabric by immersing it in a dye bath, allowing the fabric to absorb the dye and achieve the desired hue.Printing is the technique used to apply colors or patterns onto the fabric's  surface using various methods such as screen printing or digital printing, resulting in decorative designs or motifs that enhance the visual appeal of the fabric.

Dyeing/printing

The weaving/knitting stage is the stage during which the yarn is transformed into fabric. There are two types of fabrics: - the fabric which consists in assembling threads in a regular way, arranged in two series, by crossing them perpendicularly (ex: jeans) - the knitting which consists in making loops with the thread (ex: sweater)

Weaving/knitting

Controversial market

No animal slaughter

Limitation of suffering

Climate change

Water

Waste

Fossil resources

In addition

Checks and controls on the garment

Substances used

Relationships with partners

Risk management

Consideration of workers' living conditions

Silk is obtained from the cocoons of Bombyx worm larvae. To harvest the silk thread, the cocoons containing the larvae are smothered or boiled.

La marque récupère de la soie déjà produite par d'autres acteurs ou utilise de la soie recyclée afin de fabriquer de nouveaux vêtements.

Mohair is a product of goat breeding. Animal breeding presents a significant risk of abuse and suffering for the animals.

La marque récupère du mohair déjà produit par d'autres acteurs ou utilise du mohair recyclé afin de fabriquer de nouveaux vêtements.

Wool is made from the hair of animals like sheep, goats, etc. Animal breeding presents a risk of abuse and suffering for the animals.

La marque récupère de la laine de mouton déjà produite par d'autres acteurs ou utilise de la laine de mouton recyclée afin de fabriquer de nouveaux vêtements.

Leathers are a product of breeding cows, horses, sheep, goats and pigs. The breeding farms present a risk of mistreatment and suffering for the animals.

La marque récupère du cuir déjà produit par d'autres acteurs afin de fabriquer de nouveaux vêtements.

Cashmere is a product of goat breeding. Animal breeding presents a significant risk of abuse and suffering for the animals.

La marque récupère du cachemire déjà produit par d'autres acteurs ou utilise du cachemire recyclé afin de fabriquer de nouveaux vêtements.

Alpaca wool is a product of alpaca breeding. Animal breeding presents a significant risk of abuse and suffering for the animals.

La marque récupère de la laine d'alpaga déjà produite par d'autres acteurs ou utilise de la laine d'alpaga recyclée afin de fabriquer de nouveaux vêtements.

Silk is obtained from the cocoons of Bombyx larvae. To harvest the silk thread, the cocoons containing the larvae are smothered or boiled.

Leathers are prepared from the skins of cows, horses, sheep, goats and pigs. The animals are most often raised and slaughtered for the food industry and then the skins are used in the textile industry.

The fur industry is responsible for the death of millions of animals each year in order to profit from the sale of their pelts. The animals used for their furs are: minks, chinchillas, foxes, rabbits, and in some countries, cats and dogs.

Use of fur prohibited

La marque bannit l'utilisation de fourrure.

The exotic leather industry is responsible for the death of millions of animals each year in order to profit from the sale of their skins. We consider “exotic” all leathers that cannot be by-products of food (shark, snake, lizard, crocodile).

Use of exotic leather prohibited

La marque n'effectue pas d'audits de toxicité.

Manufacturing

Deying/printing

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape d'ennoblissement.

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape de tissage-tricotage.

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape de filature.

Raw materials

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape de production des matières premières.

Halogenated or brominated flame retardants are chemicals used in the textile industry to prevent the formation of flames when garments come into contact with heat. Studies have shown that halogenated flame retardants affect the endocrine system and can induce changes in neurodevelopment and lipid metabolism.

La marque n'interdit pas l'utilisation de retardateurs de flamme halogénés dans sa chaîne de production.

Chromium is a chemical used in the textile industry for tanning leather and dyeing wool and silk. Chromium VI can form as a result of the use of chromium III by oxidation. Unlike other chromium derivatives, studies have shown carcinogenic effects of chromium VI on the respiratory tract when inhaled.

La marque n'interdit pas l'utilisation du chrome VI dans sa chaîne de production.

Phthalates are chemical substances used in the textile industry to produced a relief effect. Studies have shown that the toxicity of phthalates is of great concern because they can interfere with the development of the testicles at an early age. The phthalates DEHP and DBP are classified as “toxic for reproduction” in Europe.

La marque n'interdit pas l'utilisation des phtalates dans sa chaîne de production.

Perfluorinated compounds are used to make a textile stain- or water-repellent. Studies have shown that they affect the liver and act as endocrine disruptors, altering growth levels and sex hormones.

La marque n'interdit pas l'utilisation des composés perfluorés dans sa chaîne de production.

Alkylphenols are chemicals used in the textile industry for cleaning and dyeing. Studies have shown the toxicological potential of alkylphenols mainly as endocrine disruptors in animals as well as humans.

La marque n'interdit pas l'utilisation des alkylphénols dans sa chaîne de production.

By publishing the restricted substances list, the brand informs the consumer about substances that can be found in their garments. This is a guarantee of transparency.

Publication of list of restricted substances

La marque ne publie pas la liste des substances restreintes dans sa chaîne de production.

Substance testing checks the quantity of chemical substances present on the textile. This can be conducted during production; during the individual stages of production; after production; on the finished product; or during the transport and storage stages.

La marque n'effectue pas de contrôles de substances sur ses vêtements après la production.

La marque n'effectue pas de contrôles de substances sur ses vêtements pendant la production.

The brand practices upcycling. It recovers unused fabric to repurpose it into new garments. It is therefore more difficult to control the substances used and present on the fabric. Apparel fabrics can undergo various chemical treatments during their production. They can represent a health risk for consumers.

%% des vêtements de la marque sont produits à partir de tissus de fins de rouleaux de l'habillement.

The brand practices upcycling. It recovers unused fabric to repurpose it into new garments. It is therefore more difficult to control the substances used and present on the fabric. Post-consumer fabrics have been cleaned of chemicals that present a risk during their use phase.

Post-consumer fabrics

%% des vêtements de la marque sont produits à partir de tissus post-consommation.

%% des usines de confection sont possédées par la marque.

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape de matières premières.

%% des fournisseurs de l'étape de confection sont situés dans des pays à faibles risques sociaux.

%% des fournisseurs de l'étape d'ennoblissement sont situés dans des pays à faibles risques sociaux.

%% des fournisseurs de l'étape de tissage-tricotage sont situés dans des pays à faibles risques sociaux.

%% des fournisseurs de l'étape de filature sont situés dans des pays à faibles risques sociaux.

%% des fournisseurs de l'étape de production des matières premières sont situés dans des pays à faibles risques sociaux.

Chrome tanning uses many substances that are very harmful to workers. Tanning is an operation that transforms the dermis of the animal's skin into a rot-proof substance.

Prohibition of chrome tanning

La marque s'interdit le tannage au chrome.

During the sandblasting process, sand is blasted at high pressure with forced-air guns. Workers who perform this process are exposed to silica dust that enters their bodies through their ears, noses and mouths. They can develop a disease called silicosis (an incurable lung disease) that can develop into cancer.

La marque s'interdit la technique du sablage manuel ou mécanique.

La marque s'assure que les travailleur.se.s de ses usines de confection recoivent plus que le salaire minimum légal.

%% des fournisseurs de confection travaillent en direct avec la marque.

By publishing the list of its suppliers, the brand demonstrates transparency to its consumers. This is also proof of its knowledge of its production chain.

La marque publie la liste de tous ses fournisseurs.

La marque entretien des relations contractualisées de plus de deux ans avec %% des confectionneurs.

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape de production d'ennoblissement.

At the end of the audits, the team responsible for conducting them completes a report to present the results and its observations. Publication of these results is a guarantee of transparency for the brand.

The manufacturing process requires the work of many people. Machines do not replace human precision and experienced craftsmanship.

Audit par la marque :
%% des fournisseurs de confection de la marque sont audités sur critères sociaux par une équipe interne à la marque.

During the dyeing/printing process, workers may be exposed to large quantities of chemicals.

The cultivation of cotton poses many labor-related problems, such as forced labor and low wages.

La marque n'a pas mis en place de système d'alerte chez ses fournisseurs de confection.

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape de tissage.

%% des fournisseurs de confection sont connus de la marque.

Accessories

Choosing recycled, upcycled or 100% natural accessories helps limit their impact.

Accessories with limited impact

La marque utilise uniquement des accessoires recyclés ou upcyclés.

Non-removable accessories (jeans buttons, rivets, eyelets...) prevent recycling of a product at the end of its life. By reducing their use, brands facilitate recycling of their products and limit the amount of textile waste.

Reduction of accessories

La marque a réduit son utilisation d'accessoires sur au moins une famille de produits.

As part of a sustainable approach to consumption, the second-hand market promotes the circular economy and reduces textile waste.

La marque propose un service de seconde main.

Upcycling consists of repurposing used garments and fabrics to transform them into new pieces. This reduces the production of virgin materials and thus limits use of the Earth's fossil resources like petroleum oil.

%% des vêtements de la marque sont produits à partir de matières upcyclées.

The use of recycled materials reduces the production of virgin materials. Recycled materials come from different sources of waste such as fabric scraps, used clothing, plastic bottles, residual fibers, etc. These materials, already produced and repurposed, limit use of the Earth's fossil resources like petroleum oil.

%% des vêtements de la marque sont produits à partir de matières recyclées.

70% of fibers produced in the world are synthetic, so derived from petroleum oil, a limited fossil resource. By opting for natural materials, the brand limits use of this resource.

%% des vêtements de la marque sont produits à partir de matières naturelles, le reste est donc produit à partir de matières synthétiques.

During the manufacturing process, fabric is cut and assembled to create the final garment, which requires little energy compared to the other stages.

La marque travaille avec des fournisseurs de confection n'ayant pas de politique de réduction leur consommation d'énergie.

During the dyeing/printing process, fabric is treated chemically or mechanically to give it its characteristics: color, motif, etc. This process requires significant electricity and especially heat. Most of the energy required is produced by non-renewable sources (coal, gas...).

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling. 
Elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. Ainsi, elle n'est pas responsable de l'étape d'ennoblissement.

Transformation of yarn into fabric requires significant energy. This energy is mostly produced by non-renewable sources (coal, gas...).

La marque pratique exclusivement l'upcycling : elle récupère des chutes de tissus pour les revaloriser en nouveaux vêtements. 
Elle ne réalise pas l'étape de tissage-tricotage, puisque l'étoffe existe déjà.

During the spinning process, the raw material is transformed into yarn, which requires significant energy. Most of the energy required is produced by non-renewable sources (coal, gas...).

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