Sustainability
TOGETHER WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Together with our suppliers and partners, we work together to create better conditions for people, animals and the environment. It is important that our products are not only comfortable but also that they last a long time. And that it is produced sustainably.
OEKO-TEX
CERTIFIED
Every part of our products is Oeko-Tex 100 certified. The fabric, buttons, interlining and thread. Textiles produced without this certificate can potentially contain harmful substances that are bad for the environment or body. This is a very important certificate. We want to supply only the best fabrics produced according to strict requirements to our customers. So no harmful substances and also environmentally friendly.
Materials
The materials we use are of the highest quality and are carefully selected to ensure that it feels soft and comfortable on the skin. We know that our customers have high standards for their clothing, which is why we only work with the best materials to ensure that our products are not only top quality, but also long lasting.
Organic cotton
Organic cotton production aims to reduce the ecological impact of cotton farming, preserve biodiversity and protect the health of farmers by minimizing their exposure to harmful chemicals.
Linen
Linen is one of the most sustainable textile materials. The flax plant requires few pesticides and little water is needed to produce it. Linen is known for its durability, breathability and comfort.
Tencel
Tencel is a brand name for a lyocell fiber. The fibers are made from FSC-certified eucalyptus, from responsibly managed forests. Tencel is known for its environmentally friendly production process, softness and breathability
Bamboo
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world. It requires little water and pesticides are unnecessary. All bamboo needs to grow is sunlight. Bamboo feels soft and has excellent breathability.
Rayon
Rayon is a fiber based on cellulose, a natural raw material that is extracted, for example, from bamboo wood pulp or eucalyptus wood. Rayon has good breathability and absorbent properties.
Merino wool
Merino wool is obtained from Merino sheep. Wool has a regulating property. It helps keep the body at a comfortable temperature in both cold and warm conditions. Merino wool has naturally antibacterial properties.
Recycle with
BellandVision
BellandVision is a trusted partner that has years of experience in processing packaging waste. They recycle all packaging waste and give all packaging waste such as plastic and cardboard a second life.
WE PLANT A TREE WITH EVERY ORDER
With every order, we plant a mangrove tree in Madagascar. The trees we plant with Eden Reforestation Projects support wildlife diversity, improve coastlines, provide meaningful wages for indigenous people and help fight climate change by removing CO2 from the air.
"We recognise our industry's reputation as one of the most polluting in the world. Let us not pretend that this is not the case. However, we believe there is significant room for improvement, both for ourselves and for our entire industry. By setting ambitious targets, we aim to inspire you to join us in this mission."
- Dennis, Sustainability Manager
First steps towards a sustainable product
The right fabrics
All the materials we use are Oeko-Tex certified or above. The Oeko-Tex certification means that the textiles have been tested for harmful substances. A growing number of our garments are made from organic materials such as, organic cotton, linen, bamboo, Tencel or wool. organic materials are produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and leave a smaller ecological footprint than other materials. Our ambition for 2024 is to use organic materials in all our clothing. This will result in a reduction of around 15% of our total CO2 emissions.
No Waste
Our mission is to make all our clothes from the best materials with a timeless design. By cooperating with craftsmen who carefully make our garments, it ensures that our clothes have a long lifespan and can be worn at all times. We do not do fast fashion but encourage slow & sustainable fashion.
No Plastic
Our goal is to use no more plastic. Plastic is used in almost all packaging materials. When the customer has received the product, the packaging material is often thrown away immediately, this has to change. By investing and experimenting in sustainable packaging materials, we want to maintain the same quality of packaging but use less and less plastic until using plastic becomes unnecessary and no longer needs to be used.
Reducing returns
By optimising our website and using a size chart, our aim is to reduce the number of returns. By doing so, we hope that the number of returns will decrease, which means that our carrier will have to drive back and forth less.
Fair working conditions and the lowest possible environmental impact are essential aspects of our company policy.
FAIR PRODUCTION CONDITIONS
The vast majority of Vercate products are produced in plants in France, Latvia and China. In addition, there are production collaborations with long-standing partners. Vercate products are produced exclusively by independently verified certified companies. Only when independent organizations or initiatives confirm that the highest social standards are met can a company produce Vercate brand products.
