R. Filipa Borges 823
4750 Barcelos
Portugal

270 employees

This manufacturer is hugely dedicated to sustainability and ethical methods of production. They are the first textile company to be certified with STeP; as the most demanding certification from OEKO TEX, it focuses on the environment, social responsibility, chemical products, quality, hygiene and work safety.

They are also members of the HIGG Index, which was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition as a way to accurately measure and score a company’s sustainability performance. Furthermore, they are members of Sedex, the Better Cotton Initiative and have certifications of Organic Content Standard (OCS).

The factory is expanding its electricity production through extra solar panels, and are exploring the possibility to control the pressure of water in each tap. They collect rain water in tanks on the roof of the building, and reuse water in the dyeing process. They also constantly check the areas where water is most used in their factory, seeking to reduce wherever possible.

In certain areas of the building, floor heating comes from the steam of their machinery; in a similar fashion, steam is also channeled to the canteen where employees can use it to heat their lunches.

Certifications

HIGG Index

STeP

SEDEX

Better Cotton Initiative

Organic Content Standard (OCS)