Sustainability
Certifications
Awareness and approach are central to Dutch Decor. We are aware of our ecological footprint and its impact on the world. Therefore we are continuously working on making our brand more sustainable. This includes the complete process from cotton to the final product. Dutch Decor strives and contributes to a sustainable society.
Member of Amfori BSCI & Amfori BEPI Transparency and a good work and living environment, not only for our own employees but also for our suppliers. We have been working closely with our regular partners in the Far East for years. We are very aware of social compliance and ensure that our partners in the Far East are stimulated through audits to continue to meet our requirements within working and environmental conditions. We are proud to tell you that we as Dutch Decor are a member of Amfori BSCI and Amfori BEPI.
44 | LOOKBOOK 2023
Better Cotton Initiative
Global Recycled Standard
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Some of our cotton is produced according to the guidelines of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). BCI is a global non-profit organization and the largest cotton sustainability program in the world. BCI started over ten years ago with the aim of improving global cotton production for both cotton growers and the future of the environmental and cotton sector.
The quality team of Dutch Decor is continuously improving and innovating the production process and obtaining the necessary certifications for our products. We are proud of the fact that we have the first fully recycled product in our collection with the Global Recycled Standard label.
Dutch Decor wants to be sure that we offer a good and safe product. Therefore, our products are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a global certification system for both raw materials and textile products. It concerns both the cushion cover, cushion filling and our plaids and poufs.
We aim to have even more products GRS-certified in the future. One way we BCI truly supports cotton farmers. The focus are doing this is by having our recycled materials comply with the GRS certification. is on providing training and learning The GRS is intended to check the recycled opportunities for these farmers to adopt material in products and to monitor the more environmentally, socially and social, ecological and chemical impact of economically sustainable production practices. Our BCI-certified cottton farmers production. GRS aims to set requirements for the materials used and good working produce cotton in a manner that is conditions, and to limit the environmental environmentally responsible. For example, impact as much as possble. by minimising the negative effects of fertilisers and pesticides and caring for water, soil health and the natural habitat.
Our entire production process is tested so that we can say with certainty that our products are harmless to humans. Our products are tested for compliance with the legal rules and regulations concerning environmentally harmful substances such as heavy metals, harmful colourings and plant protection products.
SPRING/SUMMER | 45
