EARTHPOSITIVE 2014 ORGANIC
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EARTHPOSITIVE 2014
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EarthPositive® Fashion T-shirts & Tops EP01 EP02 EP03 EP04 EP11 EP12 EP40 EP41 EP31 EP32 EP03V EP01V EP21 EP22
MEN’S / UNISEX CLASSIC JERSEY T-SHIRT WOMEN’S CLASSIC JERSEY T-SHIRT MEN’S SLIM FIT JERSEY T-SHIRT WOMEN’S SLIM FIT JERSEY T-SHIRT MEN’S ROLLED SLEEVE T-SHIRT WOMEN’S ROLLED SLEEVE T-SHIRT WOMEN’S TUNIC VEST WOMEN’S SCOOPED NECK TUNIC T-SHIRT MEN’S VINTAGE WASHED T-SHIRT WOMEN’S VINTAGE WASHED T-SHIRT MEN’S V-NECK T-SHIRT MEN’S LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT MEN’S PIQUE POLO SHIRT WOMEN’S PIQUE POLO SHIRT
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EarthPositive® Sweatshirts & Hoods EP65 EP66 EP63P EP64P EP61P EP62P EP63Z EP64Z EP61Z EP62Z
MEN’S RAGLAN SWEATSHIRT WOMEN’S RAGLAN SWEATSHIRT MEN’S FASHION PULLOVER HOODY WOMEN’S FASHION PULLOVER HOODY MEN’S CLASSIC PULLOVER HOODY WOMEN’S CLASSIC PULLOVER HOODY MEN’S FASHION ZIP-UP HOODY WOMEN’S FASHION ZIP-UP HOODY MEN’S CLASSIC ZIP-UP HOODY WOMEN’S CLASSIC ZIP-UP HOODY
EarthPositive® Tote bags EP70 EP75
CLASSIC SHOPPER TOTE BAG FASHION TOTE BAG
EarthPositive® Kids EPJ01 EPJ61
JUNIOR CLASSIC JERSEY T-SHIRT JUNIOR CLASSIC PULLOVER HOODY
EarthPositive® Baby EPB01 EPB03 EPB02 EPB04
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BABY LAP T-SHIRT BABY JUMPSUIT BABYGROW BABY BIB
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The Most Progressive Ethical Clothing On Earth Les Vêtements Étiques Le Plus Progressistes Sur La Planète Earth
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100% ORGANIC PRODUCTS
PRODUITS 100% BIOLOGIQUES
100% PRODOTTO BIOLOGICO
Continental Clothing Company has been licensed under the Global Organic Standard (GOTS) since 2007. For the past three years the Company has been the largest organic textile licensee of the Soil Association. EarthPositive® is produced exculsively from organic Indian cotton and the entire production process is controlled and certified in accordance with the latest version of GOTS. All products are labelled as Organic.
L’entreprise Continental Clothing est certifié par le Global Organic Standard (GOTS) depuis 2007. Durant ces deux dernières années, l’entreprise a été le licencé le plus important de textiles biologiques de la Soil Association. EarthPositive® est fabriqué exclusivement à partir de coton Indien biologique. L’ensemble du processus de production est contrôlé et certifié conformément à la dernière version de GOTS. Tous les produits sont étiquettés comme biologiques.
Continental Clothing Company è certificata dal Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) dal 2007. Negli ultimi due anni la Società è stato il più grande licenziatario di tessile biologico della Soil Association. EarthPositive® è prodotta esclusivamente con cotone biologico indiano e l’intero processo di produzione è controllato e certificato in conformità con l’ultima versione del protocollo del GOTS. Tutti i prodotti sono etichettati come biologici.
VERIFIED ETHICAL MANUFACTURE
FABRICATION ETHIQUE VERIFIEE
PRODUZIONE ETICA CERTIFICATA
Continental Clothing Company has been a member of the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) since 2006. 100% of the EarthPositive® production has undergone the annual audit to comply with the FWF Code of Labour Practices in accordance with the International Labour Organisation’s conventions.
L’entreprise Continental Clothing est membre de la Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) depuis 2006. 100% de la fabrication d’EarthPositive® a fait l’objet d’un audit annuel pour se conformer au Code of Labour Practices de la FWF en accord avec les conventions de l’Organisation Internationale du Travail.
Clothing Company Continental è membro della Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) dal 2006. Il 100% della produzione EarthPositive® viene verificato annualmente per rispettare il Codice della FWF sulle Pratiche di lavoro in conformità con le convenzioni dell’Organizzazione Internazionale del Lavoro.
90% REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT
EMPREINTE CARBONE REDUITE DE 90%
IMPRONTA CARBONE RIDOTTA DEL 90%
Continental Clothing Company has been working with the Carbon Trust since 2007. EarthPositive® is made in manufacturing facilities powered by green renewable energy, from low-impact raw materials. The carbon footprint of the EarthPositive® products has been reduced by some 90% and the calculations certified under the PAS2050 standard.
L’entreprise Continental Clothing travaille avec le Carbon Trust depuis 2007. EarthPositive® est fabriqué à partir de matières premières à faible impact écologique ainsi que dans une usine alimentée uniquement par des énergies vertes et renouvelables. L’empreinte carbone des produits EarthPositive® a été réduite de près de 90%. Ces calculs sont certifiés sous le référentiel PAS2050.
Continental Clothing Company lavora con il Carbon Trust dal 2007. EarthPositive® è realizzata in impianti di produzione alimentati da energia verde rinnovabile e da materie prime a basso impatto. L’impronta di carbonio dei prodotti EarthPositive® è stata ridotta di circa il 90%. Il calcolo della riduzione e’ certificato secondo lo standard PAS2050.
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MEN’S / UNISEX CLASSIC JERSEY T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz XS
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DARK GREY
BLACK
LIGHT GREY
MÉLANGE GREY
DARK HEATHER
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ORANGE
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WOMEN’S CLASSIC JERSEY T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 145g / 4.3 oz XS
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NAVY BLUE
DARK GREY
BROWN
PINK
KELLY GREEN
RED
DENIM BLUE
NAVY BLUE
BROWN
RED
DARK RED
EGGPLANT
LIGHT GREEN
KELLY GREEN
MOSS GREEN
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MEN’S SLIM FIT JERSEY T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz S
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DARK GREY
NAVY BLUE
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WOMEN’S SLIM FIT JERSEY T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz S
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BLACK
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LIGHT GREY
MÉLANGE GREY
YELLOW
ORANGE
DARK RED
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BRIGHT BLUE
NAVY BLUE
LIGHT GREEN
HOT PINK
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BLACK
DARK HEATHER
PURPLE
BRIGHT BLUE
AQUA KELLY GREEN
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MEN’S ROLLED SLEEVE T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz S
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WOMEN’S ROLLED SLEEVE T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz S
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DARK GREY
MINT GREEN
EGGPLANT
CORAL
OCEAN BLUE
Produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard from 100% Indian organic cotton Certified by Soil Assocation No. DK19090
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WOMEN’S TUNIC VEST 100% Combed Organic Cotton Fine Jersey 115g / 3.4 oz S
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WOMEN’S SCOOPED NECK TUNIC T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Fine Jersey 115g / 3.4 oz S
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MEN’S VINTAGE WASHED T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz S
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VINTAGE RED
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VINTAGE RED
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VINTAGE DENIM BLUE
VINTAGE BOTTLE GREEN
VINTAGE DENIM BLUE
VINTAGE BOTTLE GREEN
VINTAGE NAVY BLUE
VINTAGE NAVY BLUE
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Produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard from 100% Indian organic cotton Certified by Soil Assocation No. DK19090
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MEN’S V-NECK T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz S
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MEN’S LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz S
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MÉLANGE GREY
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MEN’S PIQUÉ POLO SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Piqué 180g / 5.3 oz S
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WOMEN’S PIQUÉ POLO SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Piqué 180g / 5.3 oz S
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MEN’S RAGLAN SWEATSHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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WOMEN’S RAGLAN SWEATSHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Loopback 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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BLACK HEATHER
BLACK HEATHER
BLACK
NAVY BLUE
DARK HEATHER
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NAVY BLUE
LIGHT HEATHER
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Produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard from 100% Indian organic cotton Certified by Soil Assocation No. DK19090
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EP63P
MEN’S FASHION PULLOVER HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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BRIGHT BLUE
BLACK
NAVY BLUE
CHARCOAL
LIGHT HEATHER
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WOMEN’S FASHION PULLOVER HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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BRIGHT BLUE
CHARCOAL
NAVY BLUE
LIGHT HEATHER
Produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard from 100% Indian organic cotton Certified by Soil Assocation No. DK19090
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EP61P
MEN’S CLASSIC PULLOVER HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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WOMEN’S CLASSIC PULLOVER HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz XS
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Produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard from 100% Indian organic cotton Certified by Soil Assocation No. DK19090
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MEN’S FASHION ZIP-UP HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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WOMEN’S FASHION ZIP-UP HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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BLACK
BLACK HEATHER
BLACK HEATHER
DARK HEATHER
DARK HEATHER
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Produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard from 100% Indian organic cotton Certified by Soil Assocation No. DK19090
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EP61Z
MEN’S CLASSIC ZIP-UP HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz S
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WOMEN’S CLASSIC ZIP-UP HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz XS
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Produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard from 100% Indian organic cotton Certified by Soil Assocation No. DK19090
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CLASSIC SHOPPER TOTE BAG 100% Combed Organic Cotton Plain weave 120g / 3.5 oz
EP75
FASHION TOTE BAG 100% Combed Organic Cotton Twill weave 170g / 5 oz 36 X 40 X 7 CM
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YELLOW
RED
BROWN
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LEAF GREEN
BRIGHT BLUE
KELLY GREEN
DENIM BLUE
MOSS GREEN
DARK VIOLET
NATURAL UN-DYED
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EPJ01
JUNIOR CLASSIC JERSEY T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Jersey 155g / 4.6 oz 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12
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MÉLANGE GREY
BLACK
LIGHT BLUE
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ECRU
NAVY BLUE
ORANGE
YELLOW
HOT PINK
RED
KELLY GREEN
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EPJ61
JUNIOR CLASSIC PULLOVER HOODY 100% Combed Organic Cotton Brushed 3-ply 280g / 8.3 oz 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12
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RED
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EPB01
BABY LAP T-SHIRT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Interlock 200g / 5.9 oz 0-3 3-6 6-12 12-18
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SOFT BLUE
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BRIGHT BLUE
HOT PINK
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BABY JUMPSUIT 100% Combed Organic Cotton Interlock 200g / 5.9 oz 0-3 MONTHS 3-6 MONTHS 6-12 MONTHS 12-18 MONTHS
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ECRU
SOFT BLUE
POWDER PINK
BRIGHT BLUE
HOT PINK
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BABYGROW 100% Combed Organic Cotton Interlock 200g / 5.9 oz 0-3 3-6 6-12 12-18
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ECRU
SOFT BLUE
POWDER PINK
BRIGHT BLUE
HOT PINK
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BABY BIB 100% Combed Organic Cotton Interlock 200g / 5.9 oz ONE SIZE
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ECRU
SOFT BLUE
POWDER PINK
BRIGHT BLUE
HOT PINK
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Pick Your Cotton Carefully We guarantee that we do not use cotton from Uzbekistan while the use of forced child labour is endemic. This follows the recommendations of the Environmental Justice Foundation’s Clean Cotton Campaign. The complete traceability of certified organic cotton allows us to make this guarantee. Low Water Impact
What is EarthPositive® ? EarthPositive® Apparel is made to demonstrate the highest possible environmental, social and ethical standards in one of the world’s most environmentally damaging industries, and to provide the promotional wear industry with a familiar product with which to promote awareness and take action on climate change. Now, the humble T-shirt, the most basic canvas for communicating a brand name, identity, or political slogan, has become the environmental product. EarthPositive® Apparel is made in manufacturing facilities in India powered by wind turbines, from low-impact organic cotton. EarthPositive® Apparel is a 100% organic product, produced under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and certified by Control Union and the Soil Association. EarthPositive® is GMO-free. Organic Standard The Global Organic Textile Standard for organic textiles covers the production, processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, export, import and distribution, to ensure the organic status of textiles from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling and supply, in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer. We offer both natural and colour reactive-dyed organic cotton garments, and to achieve organic certification only azo-free dyes that are permitted under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) are used. Fair Trade Practices Under the organic standard, farmers and agricultural workers are protected by stringent social criteria, total traceability across the entire supply chain, and also by the ban on the use of poisonous chemicals that can severely damage the health of farmers and their families. These standards also free poor farmers from third world debt to chemical companies on the “pesticide treadmill”. Justice for Workers To help tackle the social injustice often seen in manufacturing, commonly known as sweatshop labour, EarthPositive® goes further, making transparent the manufacturing supply chain through an independent audit by the Fair Wear Foundation, which promotes fair labour conditions in the clothing industry.
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According to PAN UK, it can take more than 20,000 litres of water to produce 1kg of cotton, equivalent to a single T-shirt and a pair of jeans. That’s why we chose to work in a region that receives up to 95% of its water from the monsoon rainfall. This was an important consideration for us, as the monsoon rain reduces the need for large-scale irrigation normally associated with conventional cotton farming, which often deprives local villages of scarce water resources by draining lakes and rivers, and adds significantly to the product’s footprint. Environmentally Friendly EarthPositive® is certified by the Oeko-Tex 100 Standard, Class I. The Oeko-Tex Standard is a guarantee of the safety of textiles and dyestuffs to human health and to the environment. It also means we take more care in adopting environmentally friendly production methods throughout the manufacturing process. Wind Powered Thirty dedicated wind turbines provide the primary energy source for EarthPositive® Apparel’s manufacturing processes from spinning the yarn through to finishing the garments. The wind turbines turn wind power into clean renewable electricity. Transportation EarthPositive® has No Airfreight policy. We use containerised ocean shipping, thus the carbon footprint generated by transporting our apparel to Europe, Japan and the USA is negligible, more like a fingerprint [less than 1% of the product’s total footprint]. We cannot solve the world’s transportation and energy security issues, but we can ensure that our own methods do nothing to contribute to environmental damage, social injustice or climate change. Biodegradable Packaging EarthPositive® Apparel is packaged in biodegradable PVC-free packaging, and in 100% recycled cardboard boxes. What is “Climate Neutral”? Climate Neutral means our industrial greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced to preindustrial levels through low-impact (low-emission) organic agriculture and carbon neutral industrial manufacturing achieved by substituting electricity from fossil fuel power stations with clean renewable energy generated by wind turbines. Choosing EarthPositive® Apparel is a practical and immediate solution for businesses to take direct action to combat climate change and address environmental, social and ethical issues in a comprehensive and meaningful way.
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CONTINENTAL CLOTHING COMPANY
A travers le monde, des millions d’ouvriers de l’industrie textile font face à des conditions de travail précaires ainsi qu’à de grandes limites dans leurs droits et libertés. Les salaires sont bien trop bas pour survivre avec, les journées de travail sont extrêmement longues et les conditions de travail sont dangereuses. Les travailleurs sont rarement libres d’adhérer à des syndicats et d’améliorer leur situation.
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Les membres de la Fair Wear Foundation, travaillent à améliorer ces conditions de travail en appliquant les huits normes qui sont au coeur du Code de Conduite du Travail.
Millions of garment workers around the world face poor working conditions and limits to their rigths and freedoms. Wages are too low to survive on, work days are extremely long and conditions are unsafe. Workers are rarely free to join unions and improve their own situation.
In tutto il mondo, milioni di lavoratori nell’industria tessile affrontano cattive condizioni di lavoro nonché gravi limitazioni dei loro diritti e delle libertà. I salari sono troppo bassi per una vita dignitosa, i giorni di lavoro sono estremamente lunghi e pericolosi. Raramente i lavoratori sono liberi di aderire a sindacati per cercare di migliorare la loro situazione.
Fair Wear Foundation member brands work towards improving conditions by implementing the eight standards at the heart of the Code of Labour Practices.
I membri della Fair Wear Foundation lavorano per migliorare le condizioni di lavoro applicando le otto norme che sono il cuore del Codice di Condotta del Lavoro.
1. EMPLOYMENT IS FREELY CHOSEN
1. UN EMPLOI LIBREMENT CHOISI
1. UN LAVORO SCELTO LIBERAMENTE
5. PAYMENT OF A LIVING WAGE
5. PAIEMENT D’UN SALAIRE SUFFISANT
5. PAGAMENTO DI UN SALARIO DI SUSSISTENZA
Workers cannot be forced to work, for example by withholding their salaries or by locking them up.
Les ouvriers ne peuvent pas être forcés au travail, en suspendant leurs salaires ou en les enfermant par exemple.
I lavoratori non possono essere costretti a lavorare, per esempio, con la minaccia del blocco dello stipendio oppure forzandoli sul posto di lavoro.
Working for a living - that’s the idea. Wages for a normal working week should be enough to meet basic needs of workers and their families and to provide some discretionary income.
Travailler pour vivre – voilà l’idée. Le salaire pour une semaine de travail normale devrait être suffisant pour couvrir les besoins essentiels des travailleurs et de leurs familles, ainsi qu’apporter un revenu supplémentaire.
Lavorare per vivere - questa è l’idea. Lo stipendio per una normale settimana di lavoro, dovrebbe essere sufficiente a coprire i bisogni fondamentali dei lavoratori e delle loro famiglie e di trarne un guadagno.
2. NO DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
2. AUCUNE DISCRIMINATION DANS L’EMPLOI
2. NESSUNA DISCRIMINAZIONE IN MATERIA DI OCCUPAZIONE
6. REASONABLE WORKING HOURS
6. HEURES DE TRAVAIL RAISONNABLES
6. ORARIO DI LAVORO RAGIONEVOLE
Working six days a week, eight hours a day. That’s what the UN says is the maximum. Any more than that should be voluntary, paid and not more than twelve hours a week.
Selon l’ONU, travailler six jours par semaines, huit heures par jour, doit être le maximum. Au-delà, tout travail devrait être volontaire, payé et non supérieur à douze heures par semaine.
Lavorare sei giorni a settimana otto ore al giorno, queste sono le direttive ONU. Tutto il lavoro straordinario deve essere volontario, regolarmente pagato e con un massimo di dodici ore settimanali.
7. SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING CONDITIONS
7. DES CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL SÛRES ET SAINES
Workers have a right to safe and healthy working conditions. That means accessible fire exits and proper safety gear. And if they need to work with hazardous materials or equipment, they need to know how.
Les travailleurs ont le droit à des conditions de travail sûres et saines. Cela signifie des sorties de secours accessibles et un équipement de sécurité approprié. Dans le cas où ils auraient à travailler avec des matières ou machines dangereuses, ils doivent savoir comment les manipuler.
7. CONDIZIONI DI LAVORO IN AMBIENTE SICURO E SANO
8. A LEGALLY BINDING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
8. UNE RELATION DE TRAVAIL AYANT FORCE D’OBLIGATION
8. UN RAPPORTO DI LAVORO GIURIDICAMENTE VINCOLANTE
Workers have legal rights to a contract and certain benefits, like pension payments, social security, insurances and severence pay. Employers need to respect those rights.
Les travailleurs ont des droits légaux à un contrat et à certains bénéfices, comme le paiement d’une pension, une sécurité sociale, des assurances et des indemnités de licenciement. Les employeurs doivent respecter ces droits.
I lavoratori devono avere diritti legali e benefici certi regolati da contratto, come il pagamento di contributi per poter avere una pensione, sicurezza sociale, assicurazione infortuni e malattia ed in fine un trattamento adeguato di fine rapporto. I datori di lavoro devono rispettare tali diritti.
Most workers are women. They often face descrimination and harassment. We work towards better conditions for women and other vulnerable groups like migrant workers.
La plupart des ouvriers textiles sont des femmes. Elles sont souvent confrontées à la discrimination et au harcèlement. Nous travaillons à l’amélioration de la condition des femmes ainsi qu’aux autres groupes plus vulnérables comme les travailleurs migrants.
La maggior parte dei lavoratori tessili sono donne. Spesso vittime di discriminazioni e molestie. Stiamo lavorando per migliorare le condizioni di lavoro delle donne e di altri gruppi vulnerabili come i lavoratori migranti.
3. NO EXPLOITATION OF CHILD LABOUR
3. PAS D’EXPLOITATION DU TRAVAIL D’ENFANTS
3. NO ALLO SFRUTTAMENTO DEL LAVORO MINORILE
Children should be able to go to school. Once they’re old enough to work, they should be protected from hazardous work or long hours.
Les enfants doivent avoir la possibilité d’aller à l’école. Une fois qu’ils sont suffisamment âgés pour travailler, ils doivent être protégés contre les travails dangereux et les heures excessives.
4. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND THE RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
4. LIBERTÉ D’ASSOCIATION ET DROIT À LA NÉGOCIATION COLLECTIVE
4. LIBERTÀ DI ASSOCIAZIONE E DIRITTO ALLA CONTRATTAZIONE COLLETTIVA
For sustainable change, it’s crucial that workers have a voice in the improvement of their working conditions. The right to form unions and bargain with factories is the first step.
Pour un changement durable, il est crucial que les travailleurs aient une voix dans l’amélioration de leurs conditions de travail. Le droit de former un syndicat et de négocier avec les usines est le premier pas.
Per un cambiamento duraturo, è di vitale importanza che i lavoratori abbiano una voce in capitolo per migliorare le loro condizioni di lavoro. Il diritto di riunirsi e di negoziare con l’azienda è il primo passo.
I bambini devono avere la possibilità di andare a scuola. Una volta raggiunta l’eta’ idonea per iniziare a lavorare devono, in ogni caso, essere protetti contro i lavori pericolosi e orari di lavoro eccessivi.
I lavoratori hanno il diritto a condizioni di lavoro sicure e sane. Ambienti dotati di uscite di sicurezza accessibili, impianti di aerazione locali e attrezzature di sicurezza appropriate. Nel caso in cui lavorino con macchinari o materiali pericolosi devono essere adeguatamente istruiti.
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L’empreinte carbone des produits EarthPositive® a été réduite de 90%
Nous avons réduit l’empreinte carbone des produits EarthPositive® de près de 90% grâce à la conception d’un produit innovant qui est la combinaison d’une agriculture biologique à faible impact, de l’efficience dans la fabrication et de l’utilisation d’énergie éolienne renouvelable qui remplace le réseau d’électricité conventionnel. Nous n’utilisons aucune compensation carbone. L’empreinte carbone (CO2e) correspond au total de dioxyde de carbone, méthane, protoxyde d’azote et autres gaz à effet de serre émis au moment de culture et de la récolte du coton, du traitement des fibres, de la fabrication du textile, de l’emballage, du transport et de la mise en entrepôt.
CONTINENTAL CLOTHING COMPANY - working with the Carbon Trust since 2007 - travaille avec le Carbon Trust depuis 2007 - lavorando con il Carbon Trust dal 2007
Verification et étiquetage
Carbon Trust Certification Limited fournit une vérification indépendante de l’empreinte carbone des produits et des services. La vérification indépendante assure que la mesure de l’empreinte carbone soit solide et crédible, permettant ainsi à Continental Clothing de communiquer ces accréditations avec intégrité. L’étiquette Carbon Reduction Label est un moyen pour communiquer sur l’impact que chaque vêtement a sur le climat et d’afficher un engagement très clair sur la réduction du carbone.
Réduire ensemble
The Carbon Footprint of EarthPositive® products has been reduced by 90%
We have reduced the carbon footprint of EarthPositive® products by around 90% through a combination of innovative product design, low impact organic agriculture, efficiency in manufacturing, and by substituting standard grid electricity with renewable wind power. We do not use carbon offsets. The carbon footprint (CO2e) is the total carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and other greenhouse gases emmitted during the cultivation and harvesting of cotton, fibre processing, textile production, packaging, transportation and warehousing.
Depuis, d’autres marques de vêtements publient la valeur exacte des émissions des gaz à effet de serre de leurs produits - en utilisant la même méthodologie BSI (British Standard Institute) – nous pouvons raisonnablement supposer que l’empreinte carbone d’un t-shirt classique homme est comprise entre 7-15kg de CO2, et qu’un sweat à capuche se situe entre 40-90kg de CO2. Il y a de nombreuses variables qui vont influer sur la valeur finale - de la graine de coton jusqu’au produit fini. L’entreprise Continental Clothing a accompli un programme ambitieux qui a amené une réduction de l’empreinte carbone d’EarthPositive® Apparel d’environ 90%.
Exemple:
Verification and Labelling
Empreinte du produit: 800g
Carbon Trust Certification Limited provides independent verification of the carbon footprint of products and services. The independent verification by Carbon Trust Certification ensures the carbon footprint measurement is robust and credible, and enables Continental Clothing to communicate the Company’s credentials with integrity.
Nb d’unités : CO2 économisé:
The Carbon Reduction Label is a way of communicating the impact of each garment on the climate, and displaying a very clear commitment to carbon reduction.
Saving Together
Until other apparel brands publish the exact GHG emission values of their products - using the same BSI standard methodology we can reasonably assume that the carbon footprint of a typical Men’s T-shirt is somewhere in the range of 7-15kg of CO2e, and a typical hooded sweatshirt is in the range of 40-90kg of CO2e or even more. There are many variables that affect the final value - from the cotton seed through to the finished garment. Continental Clothing Company has completed an ambitious programme that has delivered a reduction in the carbon footprint of EarthPositive® by around 90%.
Example:
Men’s EarthPositive® Classic Organic T-shirt White Size M Product Footprint: 800g
CO2 Reduction achieved: 7.2kg
No. of Units: CO2 Saved:
200 pcs 1.4 tonnes
1000 pcs 7.2 tonnes
5000 pcs 36 tonnes
Tee-shirt homme classique EarthPositive® en blanc taille M Reduction CO2 atteinte: 7.2kg 200 pcs 1.4 tonnes
1000 pcs 7.2 tonnes
5000 pcs 36 tonnes
Impronta Carbone dei capi Earth Positive ridotta del 90%
Abbiamo ridotta l’impronta carbonio di tutti i capi EarthPositive all’incirca del 90% attraverso l’adozione di punti innovativi nella catena di produzione, agricoltura biologica a basso impatto, efficenza nella produzione e utilizzo di energia rinnovabile proveniente da torri eoliche. Non utilizziamo crediti di carbonio. L’impronta di carbonio (CO2e) è l’insieme composto da anidride carbonica totale, metano, protossido di azoto e altri gas serra emessi durante la coltivazione e la raccolta del cotone, lavorazione delle fibre, la produzione tessile, imballaggio, trasporto e stoccaggio.
Certificazione ed etichettatura
Il Carbon Trust Certification Limited fornisce una verifica indipendente delle emissioni di carbonio di prodotti e servizi. La certificazione indipendente del Carbon Trust assicura che la misurazione dell’impronta di carbonio sia scrupolosa e credibile. Questo permette a Continental Clothing di comunicare le credenziali della Società con integrità. L’etichetta di riduzione dell’impronta carbonio, è un modo per comunicare l’impatto di ogni capo sul clima e rappresenta la visualizzazione di un impegno molto chiaro di riduzione del carbonio.
Salvando Insieme
Fino a quando altri marchi di abbigliamento non publicheranno i valori esatti di emissione di gas serra dei loro prodotti – utilizzando la metodologia standard BSI – si puo’ ragionevolmente supporre che l’impronta carbonio di una tipica T-Shirt rientri in un range di 7-15kg di CO2e mentre una felpa con cappuccio rientri in un range di 40-90kg di CO2e o anche di più. Ci sono molte variabili che influenzano il valore finale - dal seme di cotone fino al capo finito. Continental Clothing Company ha portato a termine un programma ambizioso che ha consegnato una riduzione delle emissioni di carbonio dell’abbigliamento EarthPositive® di circa il 90%.
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T-shirt uomo Biologica EarthPositive® Colore Bianco taglia M Impronta Prodotto: 800g
Label relates to EP01-WH2 Men’s EarthPositive® Classic Organic T-shirt White Size M
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Riduzione CO2 ottenuta: 7.2kg 200 pezzi 1.4 tonnelate
1000 pezzi 7.2 tonnelate
5000 pezzi 36 tonnelate
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CONTINENTAL CLOTHING COMPANY - certified organic under GOTS since 2007 - certifié biologique par GOTS depuis 2007 - certificato biologico dal GOTS dal 2007
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world’s leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. The aim of the standard is to define globally recognised requirements that ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to labelling in order to provide credible assurance to the end consumer.
Organic cotton delivers proven benefits for people and the environment – when it comes to making sustainability claims you can trust, nothing beats it. 1. give control to farmers, not GM companies
Organic farmers don’t have their choices controlled by GM companies.
2. eliminate hazardous synthetic pesticides
Organic cotton agriculture doesn’t use dangerous pesticides, protecting farmers’ lives and the environment.
3. help farmers feed their families
Le Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) est le leader mondial dans l’industrie textile de la certification des fibres biologiques, incluant des critères ecologiques et sociaux, soutenu par une certification indépendante de l’intégralité de la chaîne de fabrication textile. Ce référentiel a pour but de définir les critères permettant de confirmer la qualification « biologique » des textiles, de la récolte des matières premières en passant par une fabrication écologiquement et socialement responsable, jusqu’à l’étiquetage, afin d’offrir au consommateur final une garantie crédible.
Le coton biologique offre des avantages prouvés pour les personnes et pour l’environnement En matière de développement durable, rien ne le bat. 1. donner le contrôle aux producteurs, et non aux compagnies OGM Les choix des producteurs de coton biologique ne sont pas contrôlés par les companies OGM.
2. eliminer les pesticides synthétiques dangereux
Le coton biologique est cultivé sans pesticides dangereux, ce qui protège l’environement et la santé des producteurs.
3. aider les producteurs à nourrir leurs familles
Le coton biologique permet aux producteurs de cultiver d’autres plants pour se nourrir et être également source d’autres revenus.
4. sauvegarder notre précieuse eau
La production du coton biologique nécessite moins d’eau, préservant ainsi une ressource rare et précieuse pour le futur.
5. combattre le changement climatique
La culture du coton biologique utilise moins d’énergie et des sols biologiques sains stockent plus de CO2.
L’entreprise Continental Clothing participe à l’innitiative promouvant le coton biologique “HAVE YOU COTTONED ON YET?” – une campagne organisée en commun avec la Soil Association et le Global Organic Textile Standard
Organic cotton enables farmers to grow other crops for food and income.
4. save precious water
Organic cotton uses less water, preserving a scarce and precious resource for the future.
5. combat climate change
Organic cotton farming uses less energy, and healthy organic soils store more CO2.
Continental Clothing Company participates in the organic cotton initiative “HAVE YOU COTTONED ON YET?” – a joint campaign by the Soil Association and the Global Organic Textile Standard
Il Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) è il leader mondiale nello standard di lavorazione delle fibre tessili biologiche, inclusi i criteri ecologici e sociali, garantiti da certificazioni indipendenti su tutta la catena di fornitura tessile. Lo scopo del protocollo è quello di definire i requisiti riconosciuti a livello mondiale che garantiscono lo status biologico dei prodotti tessili, dalla produzione alla raccolta delle materie prime fino alla produzione ecologicamente e socialmente responsabile del capo finito ed etichettato. Tutto cio’ al fine di fornire una garanzia credibile al consumatore finale.
Il cotone biologico offre benefici dimostrati per le persone e l’ambiente - quando si tratta di fare affermazioni attendibili sulla sostenibilità, niente batte. 1. dare il controllo ai produttori e alle società non OGM I produttori di cotone biologico non sono controllati dalle società che impongono OGM.
2. rimuovere nocivi pesticidi sintetici
Il cotone biologico non usa pesticidi, questo tutela la salute degli agricoltori e dell’ambiente.
3. assistere i produttori a sfamare le loro famiglie
Il cotone biologico consente agli agricoltori di coltivare altri alimenti e di avere un’altra fonte di reddito.
4. salvare la nostra preziosa acqua
Il cotone biologico richiede meno acqua, preservando in tal modo una risorsa preziosa per il futuro di tutti.
5. lotta al cambiamento climatico
Il cotone biologico utilizza terreni organici, meno energia e produce meno CO2.
Continental Clothing partecipa all’iniziativa cotone biologico “HAVE YOU COTTONED ON YET ?” Una campagna congiunta della Soil Association e il Global Organic Textile Standard
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