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Of our Spring '25 full product line is made of bluesign® PRODUCTS.

What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

THE bluesign® SYSTEM

The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile industry. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production.

This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also provides confidence to the consumer to acquire a sustainable product.

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WHAT IS IT AND
WHY DOES IT MATTER?

THE bluesign® SYSTEM

The bluesign® system is the solution for a sustainable textile industry. It eliminates harmful substances right from the beginning of the manufacturing process and sets and controls standards for an environmentally friendly and safe production.

This not only ensures that the final textile product meets very stringent consumer safety requirements worldwide but also provides confidence to the consumer to acquire a sustainable product.

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bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER Since 2021

We are proud to be a bluesign® system partner since 2021, working together to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry and promote safer, more sustainable products.

DISCOVER OUR bluesign® APPROVED GEAR

Made with safer chemicals, reduced water use, and lower emissions.

Our Seasonal Progress

Percentage of bluesign® PRODUCTS in our full line.*

0% FALL 2023

47% SPRING 2024

68% FALL 2024

83% SPRING 2025

*Percentages are based on the number of styles offered for a particular season.

THE bluesign® SYSTEM HELPS US IDENTIFY AND UPHOLD STRINGENT STANDARDS...

THROUGH CHEMISTRY

THROUGH CHEMISTRY

  • We use safer chemicals in our manufacturing process.
  • bluesign® ensures restricted substances are not used.
  • Continuous improvement for chemical management.

source: bluesign.com

THROUGH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

THROUGH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

  • bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNERS are duty-bound to provide a safe workplace for employees.
  • bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNERS confirm compliance with principles and rights at work from selected International Labour Organization conventions
  • bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNERS must apply chemical change management, excellent process control and follow restrictions and bans for substances in chemical products to ensure a high level of consumer safety.

source: bluesign® criteria for production sites

bluesign DESIGNATIONS

bluesign® designations help consumers identify products that meet the highest standards for environmental health and safety.

bluesign® APPROVED MATERIALS

bluesign® APPROVED MATERIALS

  • Textiles and components carrying the bluesign® APPROVED label meet the strict safety and environmental requirements of the bluesign® CRITERIA.
  • Designed to keep harmful substances on the bluesign® SYSTEM SUBSTANCE LIST out of the manufacturing process at each step of the supply chain
  • Ensures approved chemical products and raw materials are used throughout the value chain
  • Guarantees a high level of consumer safety
  • Promotes responsible use of resources
bluesign® PRODUCT

bluesign® PRODUCT

  • Consumer products carrying the bluesign® PRODUCT label meet the strict safety and environmental requirements of the bluesign CRITERIA, as a whole.
  • These products are made of bluesign® APPROVED fabric and components and are produced in a resource-conserving way to lower the impact on people and the environment.
  • A minimum of 90% bluesign® APPROVED fabrics/yarns
  • A minimum of 20% bluesign® APPROVED components
  • Any remaining fabrics, materials or components must come from a qualified supplier
  • Manufacturing adheres to selected International Labour Organization standard

Shifting main body panels and liners to bluesign® APPROVED fabric was a key first step toward lessening our impact. Today, a vast majority of our products use bluesign® APPROVED fabric, disclosed on our product pages and hangtags.

bluesign® IS A KEY PARTNER IN OUR COMMITMENT TO REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PRODUCING MORE SUSTAINABLY DESIGNED PRODUCTS.

We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement in our sustainability journey. bluesign® is a registered trademark of bluesign technologies ag.