Environment, sustainability, social responsibility (CSR)
We work for a sustainable environment and a sustainable society. Therefore, we require all our suppliers to consider the environment and sustainability in the production of the goods and services they supply to us, in line with reducing our environmental impact. Caring and respect for our surroundings.
Connected to AMFORI BSCI
Amfori BSCI is an initiative for companies that want to work actively to improve working conditions in the global supply chain. The Code of Conduct imposes requirements on the members' suppliers, for example regarding wages, prohibitions on child labor, forced labor and discrimination. Read more here
Accord on fire and building safety in Bangladesh
The agreement is a binding agreement that will lead to increased security in the textile industry in Bangladesh. The agreement means, among other things, that factories will undergo electrical and building inspections and training and training in fire safety. Read more here
Mistra future fashion
Mistra Future Fashion is one of the world's largest research programs on sustainable fashion with the vision to create a system change to a sustainable textile industry.New Wave Group participates in the research as an industrial partner. Read more here
FLA (Fair labour association)
FLA is an international organization that works with social responsibility and improved working conditions in production countries around the world. Read more here
C-TPAT (Customs-trade partnership against terrorism)
C-TPAT promotes safe transport and anti-terrorism. US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) carries out independent checks on our suppliers that manufacture products for the US market. Read more here
OEKO-TEX with certificate number
Certification: A requirement for textile products to be certified with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is that all components must fully meet the requirements for each product class - in addition to the outer material, this also applies, for example, to sewing threads, inserts, printing and the like, as well as non-textiles. accessories such as buttons, zippers, rivets and the like. The product is marked with a traceable serial number. Read more here
Textile exchange
A global organization focused on minimizing the harmful effects of the global textile industry and maximizing its positive effects. A collaboration for everyone who wants to advance their sustainability work. We help establish best practices and fair business models for the entire supply chain, from farm to retail. Read more here
Clean shipping network
We choose transport according to the Clean Shipping Index. Clean Shipping evaluates various freight forwarders and shipping companies according to their environmental impact, e.g. CO2 emissions and chemical pollution.
ISO Certifications
All companies and organizations can become more efficient and therefore more productive, or profitable. The prerequisite is that the organization monitors its processes and works systematically with follow-up and improvements. A standardized management system, for example for quality or for the environment, is usually an indispensable support for this work. Read more here
Fairtrade
Fairtrade is an independent product marking and guarantee that a product meets international Fairtrade criteria. The sale of Fairtrade-labeled products creates the conditions for growers and employees in developing countries to improve their working and living conditions. Read more here
Bluesign
Bluesign is a standard for environmental certification of textile production. The standard was initially developed as a project in 1997, and in 2000 bluesign technologies were formed. Our transfer printing is completely PVC free. This in turn means that we also have no harmful plasticizers whatsoever, such as phthalates. These transfer prints are the only transfer factory in the world that is Bluesign certified. Read more here
Chemicals Group
The Chemicals Group disseminates the latest in chemical and environmental issues to its member companies. The network is run by Swerea IVF together with experts from universities and authorities. The purpose of the group is to disseminate legal requirements and other information in the chemical field, changes in REACH etc. Read more here
Global Organic Textile Standard
International ecolabelling for natural fibers. Regulates the limitation of harmful substances and emissions throughout the production chain. Certification is based on two main principles. Natural fibers are required to be certified organically grown according to EU directives and controls are required throughout the organic cotton production chain. Each process step (spinning, weaving / knitting, processing, etc.) must meet specific criteria, with the greatest possible consideration for the environment in each step. Read more here
Nordic Ecolabel
The Nordic eco-label for natural fibers, synthetic fibers and recycled fibers. Requirements for organic cultivation of natural fibers. Tough climate and environmental requirements as well as requirements for function and quality. Requirements for each country's labor legislation to be followed. Read more here
FSC - Forests For All Forever
The Forest Stewardship Council is an international member organization that works for the world's forests to be used responsibly. FSC Sweden is an independent, non-profit member organization in the FSC International network. The goal is to develop forestry practices that best take environmental and social conditions into account. Dialogue and collaboration between different interest groups is the cornerstone. Read more here
CE
The letters CE are the abbreviation for Conformité Européenne ('in accordance with EC directives'). A product with CE marking may be sold in the EEA area without additional requirements. The prerequisites for obtaining a CE marking of a product are that: The product complies with basic requirements for eg health, safety, function, environment and that the prescribed control procedure has been followed.
Responsible down standard
Within the down production, people have long worked to ensure that the animals receive a humane treatment. We guarantee that methods such as picking live animals and forced feeding do not exist, and that the down is a residual product from food production. Matterhorn jackets contain down which has been certified to the strict requirements of the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) standard. This means that every step in the production is reviewed, from the farms to our warehouse, so that we get full traceability of where the down comes from. We want consumers to feel confident that our products keep them warm and that the products have been manufactured in an ethically defensible way. Read more here
Global recucled standard
Global Recycle Standard certifies recycled material in a product. All production in the supply chain ensures the integrity of the final product. In addition to controlling the recycled content used in the finished product, the standard also sets high environmental and social requirements for each stage of the supply chain.
Recycled PET
The product is made from recycled PET bottles.
Recyclable material
Recycling involves the collection of materials from waste. Recycling is generally a preferred method of treating waste. In a narrow sense, recycling means substance recycling, which means that virgin (newly produced) material is replaced with collected used material. Read more here
Biodegradable material
Biodegradability is a property of natural substances as well as materials that are absorbed by microorganisms and which are therefore part of the natural cycle. Read more here
Intertek Quality Testing
Intertek ensures that products meet the requirements of quality, health, environment, safety and social responsibility in virtually all markets worldwide. Read more here
PVC free
The negative with PVC is that it impacts the environment, it is difficult for nature to break down the material. When products containing PVC are burned up, very high temperatures are required for the PVC product not to release dioxins. This whole problem you have the opportunity to influence if you choose a PVC-free product.
Natural latex
Natural latex is basically a pure natural product from the rubber tree. By extracting the white saw from the trunk of the rubber tree, one can produce the natural latex. Our balloons are made of natural rubber Latex, they decompose in nature at about the same speed as an oak leaf.
Recycled material
Shows that the product is made from recycled material.
BPA free
BPA is used in the manufacture of polycarbonate and as a hardener in other plastics. This makes the plastic more resistant to shocks and high temperatures. Many studies show that BPA can cause damage to the nervous system and hormone functions, and especially children and infants are at risk. Because of this, the EU has banned the use of BPA in bottles for children.
Sustainable forest
Sustainable forestry is a forestry that is in line with the international principles of sustainable development. This means forestry that is both economically, ecologically and socially sustainable in the long term.
EU ecolabel
The European leaf is the symbol of organic farming. In organic farming, artificial fertilizers and chemical pesticides are not used. The feed for the animals is mainly produced on their own farm. It is also important that the animals are allowed to stay outdoors and that they have an outlet for their natural behavior. In order to label foods as organic, they must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients and that all stages of production have been controlled by organic control bodies.
Food Grade
The overall legislation is Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 - on materials and products intended to come into contact with food, see link at the bottom of the page under "More information". Both manufacturers of materials and products and food business operators are covered by this. The regulation states that the material under intended conditions of use must not transfer substances to the foodstuff in such quantities that it:
represents a risk to human health,
results in an unacceptable change in the composition of the food, or
causes a deterioration of the taste and smell properties of the food
Consumers must also not be misled by the way in which a material or product is labeled, marketed and presented. All manufacturers and importers of materials and products as well as the food business operators who use materials and products in their food production must have a traceability system one step back and one step forward in the supply chain, except when selling directly to the consumer. This is to facilitate control and recall of defective products.