Materials & Factories

MATERIALS

GOTS-CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON

GOTS-certified organic cotton is grown without genetically modified seeds or the routine use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The Global Organic Textile Standard extends beyond the field, setting requirements for chemical inputs, wastewater treatment, working conditions, and traceability throughout textile processing. The result is cotton with a documented path from raw fiber to finished fabric—not simply a claim about how it was grown.

RWS-CERTIFIED MERINO WOOL

The Responsible Wool Standard recognizes wool from independently audited farms that follow defined requirements for sheep welfare and land stewardship. It addresses the animals’ treatment throughout their lives, prohibits mulesing, and requires responsible management of the land on which they graze. Certification follows the wool through the supply chain, providing traceability from farm to finished product.

GCS-CERTIFIED CASHMERE

The Good Cashmere Standard was developed to improve the welfare of cashmere goats, support the people who care for them, and protect the landscapes on which they depend. Its requirements cover nutrition, health, handling, and combing, along with working conditions, responsible land management, and biodiversity. Participating farms and early-stage processing facilities are regularly assessed through independent verification.

VENTILE® COTTON

Ventile® is a densely woven fabric originally developed in Britain during the 1940s to protect RAF pilots exposed to severe weather. Made from extra-long-staple cotton yarns, its exceptionally tight construction provides natural resistance to wind and rain while remaining breathable and comfortable in dry conditions. It achieves its weather protection without a membrane or coating, creating outerwear that feels less technical and wears in naturally over time.

FACTORIES

IRMÃOS RODRIGUES — GILMONDE, PORTUGAL

Irmãos Rodrigues is a family-owned garment manufacturer based in Gilmonde, Portugal. Operating for more than 35 years, the factory produces jersey garments, sportswear, and cut-and-sew apparel, with capabilities spanning product development through production.

SPRING — PENAMAIOR, PORTUGAL

SPRING Fashion & Design was established in 2001 and is based in Penamaior, in Portugal’s Porto district. The company provides garment development and private-label manufacturing, including material sourcing, pattern development, sampling, production, and quality control.

EURORALEX — CARREGAL DO SAL, PORTUGAL

Euroralex was established in 1984 and is based in Carregal do Sal, Portugal. The factory produces classic and tailored clothing, including trousers, coats, and other structured garments.

WINNER CAPS — RIDGEWOOD, NEW YORK

Winner Caps MFG. Company was founded in New York City in 1994 and is based in Ridgewood, Queens. The family-owned factory produces headwear in the United States and provides pattern development, sampling, private-label production, and embroidery.