{"id":392,"date":"2021-05-17T15:46:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T13:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2022-08-23T10:55:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:55:44","slug":"seal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/products\/seal\/","title":{"rendered":"Seal overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=&#8221;&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"keyvisual\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel-1200x400.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel-992x331.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Banner_Siegel-480x160.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/div>\n        <div class=\"headlines headlines--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n            <div class=\"vc_row\">\n                <div class=\"vc_col-md-10 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-lg-offset-1\"><span class=\"h6\">Seal overview<\/span><h1 class=\"h2\">Sustainability at VAN GRAAF<\/h1><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>[vc_column_text]It is often difficult to recognize whether an item of clothing has been produced and transported in a particularly sustainable manner.\r\n\r\nKeeping track of sustainability with the excess of seals and certificates is not simple. Therefore, we are happy to explain the essential seals and product names, standards, and focus. These form the basis for the evaluation and labeling of our products.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<ul class=\"vg-element chess-board chess-board--4 chess-board--4--layout-3\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" aria-label=\"Teaser\"><li class=\"chess-board__item  chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Better Cotton Initiative is backed by environmental and human rights organizations as well as companies in the textile industry. The non-profit BCI wishes to improve environmental and working conditions in cotton cultivation and, to do so, it teaches farmers to reduce harmful chemicals, use water efficiently, respect natural living spaces, and respect the well-being and rights of workers.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;http:\/\/www.bettercotton.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/01\/BCI.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/01\/BCI.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/01\/BCI-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/01\/BCI-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a5acc\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>The Better Cotton Initiative is backed by environmental and human rights organizations as well as companies in the textile industry. The non-profit BCI wishes to improve environmental and working conditions in cotton cultivation and, to do so, it teaches farmers to reduce harmful chemicals, use water efficiently, respect natural living spaces, and respect the well-being and rights of workers.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bettercotton.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item revert chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"COTTON MADE IN AFRICA \" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;COTTON MADE IN AFRICA &lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is an initiative by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and an internationally recognized standard for sustainable African cotton. Through independent verification, the cultivation and ginning of cotton is audited according to economic, social, and ecological criteria, and small farmers need to regularly demonstrate sustainable improvements in their work processes. The goal is to improve the work and living conditions of African cotton farmers over the long term and to protect the environment.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;http:\/\/www.cottonmadeinafrica.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">COTTON MADE IN AFRICA <\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/COTTON_MADE_IN_AFRICA.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/COTTON_MADE_IN_AFRICA.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/COTTON_MADE_IN_AFRICA-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a5f51\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is an initiative by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and an internationally recognized standard for sustainable African cotton. Through independent verification, the cultivation and ginning of cotton is audited according to economic, social, and ecological criteria, and small farmers need to regularly demonstrate sustainable improvements in their work processes. The goal is to improve the work and living conditions of African cotton farmers over the long term and to protect the environment.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cottonmadeinafrica.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item  chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"EUROPEAN FLAX\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;EUROPEAN FLAX&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;Products that are EUROPEAN FLAX\u00ae-certified guarantee the traceability of premium linen fibers grown in Europe. It is a natural and sustainable fiber that is cultivated without artificial watering and is free from GMOs (genetically modified organisms).&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;http:\/\/news.europeanflax.com\/celc\/4-european-flax\/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/EUROPEAN_FLAX.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/EUROPEAN_FLAX.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/EUROPEAN_FLAX-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">EUROPEAN FLAX<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a62e5\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>Products that are EUROPEAN FLAX\u00ae-certified guarantee the traceability of premium linen fibers grown in Europe. It is a natural and sustainable fiber that is cultivated without artificial watering and is free from GMOs (genetically modified organisms).<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/news.europeanflax.com\/celc\/4-european-flax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item  chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD \" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD &lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading global standard for processing textiles from organically produced natural fibers. GOTS covers the entire production chain at an extremely high level\u2014from harvesting the raw materials to environmentally and socially friendly production and even the sale of GOTS-certified textiles. A product with a GOTS seal must contain at least 70% certified organic fibers. \nTypes:\nMade with organic materials: At least 70-94% cotton\nOrganic: At least 95% cotton&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;http:\/\/www.global-standard.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD <\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GOTS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GOTS.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GOTS-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a6731\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading global standard for processing textiles from organically produced natural fibers. GOTS covers the entire production chain at an extremely high level\u2014from harvesting the raw materials to environmentally and socially friendly production and even the sale of GOTS-certified textiles. A product with a GOTS seal must contain at least 70% certified organic fibers. \nTypes:\nMade with organic materials: At least 70-94% cotton\nOrganic: At least 95% cotton<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.global-standard.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item revert chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"GR\u00dcNER KNOPF\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;GR\u00dcNER KNOPF&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Gr\u00fcne Knopf is a government seal that contains a total of 46 demanding standards to protect people and the environment. These include, among others, a prohibition on child and forced labor as well as the use of chemicals, limits for wastewater, or the payment of minimum wages. Independent bodies certify compliance with these criteria. &lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;http:\/\/www.gruener-knopf.de&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GRUENER_KNOPF.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GRUENER_KNOPF.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GRUENER_KNOPF-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">GR\u00dcNER KNOPF<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a6a7c\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>The Gr\u00fcne Knopf is a government seal that contains a total of 46 demanding standards to protect people and the environment. These include, among others, a prohibition on child and forced labor as well as the use of chemicals, limits for wastewater, or the payment of minimum wages. Independent bodies certify compliance with these criteria. <\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gruener-knopf.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item  chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"GLOBAL RECYCLE STANDARD \" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;GLOBAL RECYCLE STANDARD &lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) pursues the goal of increasing the percentage of recycled material in a product. The standard enables companies to measure the exact percentage of recycled material in a product and track it through the production chain. Furthermore, the GRS contains requirements for the additives used in GRS products as well as guidelines on environmental management and social responsibility in the company. GRS is focused on measuring the percentage of recycled materials.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/textileexchange.org\/standards\/recycled-claim-standard-global-recycled-standard\/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">GLOBAL RECYCLE STANDARD <\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GRS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GRS.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GRS-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a6eb9\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) pursues the goal of increasing the percentage of recycled material in a product. The standard enables companies to measure the exact percentage of recycled material in a product and track it through the production chain. Furthermore, the GRS contains requirements for the additives used in GRS products as well as guidelines on environmental management and social responsibility in the company. GRS is focused on measuring the percentage of recycled materials.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/textileexchange.org\/standards\/recycled-claim-standard-global-recycled-standard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item  chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"GOOD CASHMERE STANDARD\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;GOOD CASHMERE STANDARD&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;The independent Good Cashmere Standard has defined a new benchmark for the production of sustainable cashmere. It wishes to improve the well-being of cashmere goats, sustainably ensure the life and livelihood of cashmere farmers and their families, and protect their environment.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/thegoodcashmerestandard.org\/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GCS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GCS.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/GCS-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">GOOD CASHMERE STANDARD<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a71f3\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>The independent Good Cashmere Standard has defined a new benchmark for the production of sustainable cashmere. It wishes to improve the well-being of cashmere goats, sustainably ensure the life and livelihood of cashmere farmers and their families, and protect their environment.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thegoodcashmerestandard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item revert chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"LEATHER WORKING GROUP\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;LEATHER WORKING GROUP&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;The membership initiative, the Leather Working Group (LWG) wishes to make leather processing more transparent and improve the conditions in tanneries and distributors over the long term. For instance, it aims to stop using any potentially critical substances and reduce water and energy consumption. Furthermore, the initiative regularly audits occupational safety. Multiple stakeholders with players from industry, retail, NGOs, and scientific institutions work together to that end. The Leather Working Group&#039;s guidelines are already being followed at more than 10% of leather production operations worldwide.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;http:\/\/www.leatherworkinggroup.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">LEATHER WORKING GROUP<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Leather_Working_Group.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Leather_Working_Group.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Leather_Working_Group-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a7605\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>The membership initiative, the Leather Working Group (LWG) wishes to make leather processing more transparent and improve the conditions in tanneries and distributors over the long term. For instance, it aims to stop using any potentially critical substances and reduce water and energy consumption. Furthermore, the initiative regularly audits occupational safety. Multiple stakeholders with players from industry, retail, NGOs, and scientific institutions work together to that end. The Leather Working Group's guidelines are already being followed at more than 10% of leather production operations worldwide.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.leatherworkinggroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item  chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX\u00ae is a sustainable product label for all sorts of textiles (e.g., clothing and home textiles) and leather items of all preliminary stages (e.g., clothing, finished and semi-finished leather), including the accessory materials that are used. The MADE IN GREEN label is proof that an item has been tested for harmful substances. This is accomplished via certification according to STANDARD 100 or LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX\u00ae. Furthermore, it ensures that the textile or leather product has been manufactured using sustainable processes under socially acceptable working conditions. This is accomplished via certification according to STeP by OEKO-TEX\u00ae. Using a unique product ID on the label, you can track the countries and production facilities in which the labeled items were produced.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;http:\/\/www.oeko-tex.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/OEKO-TEX.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/OEKO-TEX.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/OEKO-TEX-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a7906\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX\u00ae is a sustainable product label for all sorts of textiles (e.g., clothing and home textiles) and leather items of all preliminary stages (e.g., clothing, finished and semi-finished leather), including the accessory materials that are used. The MADE IN GREEN label is proof that an item has been tested for harmful substances. This is accomplished via certification according to STANDARD 100 or LEATHER STANDARD by OEKO-TEX\u00ae. Furthermore, it ensures that the textile or leather product has been manufactured using sustainable processes under socially acceptable working conditions. This is accomplished via certification according to STeP by OEKO-TEX\u00ae. Using a unique product ID on the label, you can track the countries and production facilities in which the labeled items were produced.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oeko-tex.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item  chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Responsible Wool Standard is the leading standard for animal welfare and pasture protection, and it guarantees responsible sheep breeding and soil cultivation. Furthermore, the certificate aims to make delivery chains transparent and traceable.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/textileexchange.org\/standards\/responsible-wool\/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/RESPONSIBLE_WOOL_STANDARD.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/RESPONSIBLE_WOOL_STANDARD.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/RESPONSIBLE_WOOL_STANDARD-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a7cf2\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>The Responsible Wool Standard is the leading standard for animal welfare and pasture protection, and it guarantees responsible sheep breeding and soil cultivation. Furthermore, the certificate aims to make delivery chains transparent and traceable.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/textileexchange.org\/standards\/responsible-wool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"chess-board__item revert chess-board__item--lightbox\"><a href=\"#lightbox\" class=\"chess-board__item__link js-lightbox js-chess-board\" data-lightbox-template=\"text\" data-lightbox-headline=\"SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE PRODUCTION (STEP) BY OEKO-TEX\" data-lightbox-content=\"&lt;h4&gt;SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE PRODUCTION (STEP) BY OEKO-TEX&lt;\/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;STeP by OEKO-TEX\u00ae is an independent certification system for brands, retail companies, and manufacturers in the textile and leather industry. The certification is suitable for production facilities at all processing levels that wish to show their environmental measures credibly and transparently to the outside world. Any textile company is eligible for certification, such as fabric producers, spinning mills, weaving mills, embroideries, knitwear factories, finishing facilities, manufacturers, producers of accessories, foam and mattress producers, and textile logistics centers. All processes ranging from the beamhouse to tanning and even manufacturing are certifiable.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.oeko-tex.com\/de\/unsere-standards\/step-by-oeko-tex&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;&quot;&gt;More information&lt;\/a&gt;\" data-lightbox-hide-for-sm=\"true\"  aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/STEP_BY_OEKO-TEX.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/STEP_BY_OEKO-TEX.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/STEP_BY_OEKO-TEX-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"chess-board__item__content\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__content__inner__overflow\"><h4 class=\"\">SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE PRODUCTION (STEP) BY OEKO-TEX<\/h4><\/div><\/div><span class=\"show-more\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><div id=\"chess-board-4-item-accordion69fddc74a808a\" class=\"chess-board__item__accordion\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"chess-board__item__accordion__inner\"><p>STeP by OEKO-TEX\u00ae is an independent certification system for brands, retail companies, and manufacturers in the textile and leather industry. The certification is suitable for production facilities at all processing levels that wish to show their environmental measures credibly and transparently to the outside world. Any textile company is eligible for certification, such as fabric producers, spinning mills, weaving mills, embroideries, knitwear factories, finishing facilities, manufacturers, producers of accessories, foam and mattress producers, and textile logistics centers. All processes ranging from the beamhouse to tanning and even manufacturing are certifiable.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oeko-tex.com\/de\/unsere-standards\/step-by-oeko-tex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">More information<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n        <div class=\"headlines headlines--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n            <div class=\"vc_row\">\n                <div class=\"vc_col-md-10 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-lg-offset-1\"><h2 class=\"h2\">SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT LABELS<\/h2><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>[vc_column_text]In addition to the numerous seals, there are also product names on the market that guarantee sustainability and transparency. They certify resource-friendly cultivation, socially fair working conditions, or pollution-free production. The use of certain raw materials can also make a product sustainable. These include raw materials that, at least in part, are used in the outer fabric. You can identify compliance with these sustainability criteria by the following product labels:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Bio-Baumwolle (Organic Cotton)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>European Linen<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Birla Spunshades<\/li>\r\n \t<li>LENZING ECOVERO<\/li>\r\n \t<li>LENZING TENCEL<\/li>\r\n \t<li>LENZING VISCOSE<\/li>\r\n \t<li>LENZING Lyocell<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All recycled materials<\/li>\r\n \t<li>CO<sub>2<\/sub>-reduced<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Manufactured with less water<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Manufactured with chrome-free tanned leather<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Manufactured with FSC-certified wood, paper, rubber, or cork<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=&#8221;&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"vg-element cta-teaser cta-teaser--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"cta-teaser__image\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/products\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Nachhaltigkeit_ImageTextTeaser_WP.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Nachhaltigkeit_ImageTextTeaser_WP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Nachhaltigkeit_ImageTextTeaser_WP.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Nachhaltigkeit_ImageTextTeaser_WP-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cta-teaser__text\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/products\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">Products<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"vg-element cta-teaser cta-teaser--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"cta-teaser__image\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/environment\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Imageteaser_Umwelt.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Imageteaser_Umwelt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Imageteaser_Umwelt.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Imageteaser_Umwelt-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/05\/Imageteaser_Umwelt-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cta-teaser__text\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/environment\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">Environment<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;]<div class=\"vg-element cta-teaser cta-teaser--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"cta-teaser__image\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/people\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/04\/Mensch.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Mensch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/04\/Mensch.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/04\/Mensch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/04\/Mensch-280x280.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cta-teaser__text\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/people\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">People<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=&#8221;&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=&#8221;&#8221; row_design=&#8221;row_square_background&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vg-element cta-teaser cta-teaser--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"cta-teaser__image\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/products\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Produkte.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Produkte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Produkte.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Produkte-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cta-teaser__text\"><h3>Products<\/h3><p>Therefore, we ensure that our top brand products and VAN GRAAF brands meet our sustainability expectations.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/products\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">Find out more<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vg-element cta-teaser cta-teaser--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"cta-teaser__image\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/environment\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Umwelt.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Umwelt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Umwelt.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Umwelt-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cta-teaser__text\"><h3>Environment<\/h3><p>Through our efforts for more comprehensive environmental protection, we respect what we regard as valuable.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/environment\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">Find out more<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"vg-element cta-teaser cta-teaser--center\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"cta-teaser__image\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/people\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"378\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Mensch.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Mensch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Mensch.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2022\/08\/Mensch-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"cta-teaser__text\"><h3>People<\/h3><p>As a traditional and globally active family business, we at VAN GRAAF know how important it is to act ethically.<\/p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vangraaf.com\/en\/company\/sustainability\/people\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\" style=\"\">Find out more<\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=&#8221;&#8221; 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