RESPONSIBILITY

ORGANIC & RECYCLED

Our Organic and Recycled logos are used to indicate which styles are made from Organic cotton and Recycled postconsumer plastic waste.

At TEE JAYS we recognize the huge responsibility we hold as a fashion retailer. And we owe it to our planet and our next generations to do what we can to help foster positive change and promote a more sustainable way of making clothes. Clothes in premium quality that lasts. Within our range you will find products made in Organic cotton and Recycled polyester fabrics. In 2021 we also became a proud member of The Better Cotton Initiative/BCI and off course every product are covered by STANDARD 100 OEKO-TEX®.

Our Code of Conduct is based on UN Global Compact’s 10 principles which are based on internationally adopted declarations and conventions on human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. TEE JAYS does not own any factories, but we cooperate with suppliers that understand the importance of complying with the guidelines of our Code of Conduct about the ethics and behaviour throughout the supply chain.

At TEE JAYS we take our responsibility to our planet and next generation very seriously. That is why we are passionate about doing our part by promoting sustainable ways of making clothes, which means: clothes in premium quality that lasts. This includes re-thinking materials and how we use them.

As part of our long-term sustainability strategy we are always looking for ways to offer less harmful and more sustainable alternatives to traditional cotton. We have already introduced many of our styles in organic cotton, and we are in the process of turning more of our styles organic. In 2021 we introduced our first ever collection made from recycled post-consumer plastic.

What exactly makes organic cotton so much better for our climate? It has to do with the way the cotton is produced. The production of organic cotton doesn’t allow the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers or genetically-modified seeds and pesticides, which reduces air pollution and is much healthier for the soil, for ecosystems, and for cotton farmers.

Organic cotton production also uses 88 percent less water and 62 percent less energy than traditional cotton production. And then there are the personal benefits: being free from chemicals, organic cotton is proven to be hypoallergenic and is much softer and better for the skin than conventional cotton.

TEE JAYS are a member of Amfori, the leading global business association for open and sustainable trade. Its mission is to enable each of its members to enhance human prosperity, use natural resources responsibly and drive open trade globally. TEE JAYS Participate in Amfori BSCI in order to better monitor and improve the social performance within our supply chains. We endorse the eleven principles of the Amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and recognize that improving working conditions in our supply chains is a necessity for the overall resilience and performance of our business.

TEE JAYS products are covered by STANDARD 100 OEKO-TEX® which is one of the bestknown labels for textiles and guarantee that the clothing does not contain harmful substances. It is the world’s leading independent testing institutes and regularly controls all testing for substances which are harmful to human health and the environment. Clothing that are certified by the STANDARD 100 OEKO-TEX® is subject to requirements covering pH value and the content of, for example, pesticides and heavy metals.

The Organic Content Standard/OCS verifies organically grown content and tracks it from the source to the final product. Products certified to the Organic Content Standard/OCS contain organically grown content that has been independently verified at each stage of the supply chain, from the farm to the finished product. The purchase of Organic Content Standard/OCS certified products demonstrates demand for organic agriculture. Organic cotton is produced and certified to organic agricultural standards, which require practices to sustain ecosystems.

The Recycled Claim Standard/RCS verifies recycled content and tracks it from the source to the final product. Products certified to the Recycled Claim Standard contain recycled content that has been independently verified at each stage of the supply chain, from the recycler to the finished product. The purchase of RCS certified products demonstrates demand for recycled content.

TEE JAYS are a proud member of Better Cotton and we are committed to improving cotton farming practices globally with Better Cotton. Better Cotton is sourced via a system of Mass Balance and is not physically traceable to end products. We are committed to sourcing 95% of our cotton as more sustainable cotton by 2025. More sustainable cotton includes Better Cotton and Organic cotton. Better Cotton connects people and organizations throughout the cotton sector, from field to store, to promote measurable and continuing improvements for the environment, farming communities and the economies of cotton-producing areas.

The Beauty Of The North

Even though we love to travel the world, we also love our home in northern Denmark. The city Aalborg is as close to home as it gets, and its charm never goes unnoticed. The city is often compared to Paris probably because of the small, old streets and big, contemporary buildings that fuse with strong character, working-class quarters, study quarters, parties, and colours.

The city contains a lot of original details and history but is still a modern University-town with innovative initiatives and green solutions that matches TEE JAYS’ approach perfectly. The city creates a beautiful setting for our new collection that offers fine classics and some very special news.