Our materials
Designing durable favourite pieces that will give pleasure for a long time is part of our design philosophy. As early as the product development stage, we take care to use more environmentally friendly textile fibres when selecting materials.
Our motivation is to increase the amount of regenerative raw materials and to make this sustainable. We are gradually switching from conventional cotton to more sustainable cotton and relying more on natural cellulose fibres, which are produced in a closed chemical cycle. In addition, our aim is to reduce the use of fossil resources and replace them with recycled materials. The products are labelled accordingly to support the purchasing decision.
WHATS INSIDE – sustainable materials
BCI cotton
We support the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), the world's largest alliance for more sustainability in the cotton industry. It actively campaigns for more sustainable cotton production. The aim is to minimise the environmental impact of cotton production while improving the living conditions of cotton farmers. By promoting more environmentally friendly cultivation methods, such as reducing the use of pesticides and water, BCI helps to minimise the ecological impact. The initiative is also committed to improving the working conditions of cotton farmers by providing training and support in the areas of occupational safety and fair pay. By certifying cotton products to BCI standards, consumers can be assured that they are contributing to more sustainable and ethical cotton production. The Better Cotton Initiative thus plays an important role in the pursuit of a more sustainable future for the cotton industry and the Employees
Non-Mulesed Wool
We use the term ‘Non-Mulesed Wool’ to describe wool that is obtained from responsible treatment of animals. In the interests of animal welfare, we will use mulesing-free yarns made from Merino wool in future. Mulesing is a painful method of protecting sheep from fly infestation. monari considers this method to be ecologically unacceptable. When selecting yarns, we therefore ensure that we only source them from suppliers who do not practise mulesing.
Non-Mulesed Wool
We use the term ‘Non-Mulesed Wool’ to describe wool that is obtained from responsible treatment of animals. In the interests of animal welfare, we will use mulesing-free yarns made from Merino wool in future. Mulesing is a painful method of protecting sheep from fly infestation. monari considers this method to be ecologically unacceptable. When selecting yarns, we therefore ensure that we only source them from suppliers who do not practise mulesing.
TENCEL™ Lyocell
As flowing, smooth and cooling as silk: we rely on TENCEL™ Lyocell, which is made from wood pulp from sustainable forestry and recycled wood waste. Water and solvents are almost completely reused in the environmentally friendly manufacturing process. This closed cycle makes the material very sustainable.
ECOVEROTM™ Viscose
Viscose is a popular material because it drapes easily, is pleasantly soft on the skin and has a silky lustre. ‘ECOVERO viscose’ is the sustainable variant. A viscose fibre with a lower environmental impact. The fibre is obtained from certified European wood (FSC and PEFC certification). Compared to conventional viscose, it causes around 46 % less CO2 emissions and requires 50 % less water and energy for production.
RECYCLED POLYMER MATERIALS
Polyester is a synthetic fibre that is often used in textiles. This is because the material is stretchy, very robust and also extremely light. For our polyesterproducts, we use raw materials that were already active in the cycle (plastics).
NICE TO KNOW
Recycling textiles and waste products significantly reduces the ecological footprint. Both the recycling of PET - polyethylene terephthalate - and the utilisation of production leftovers play an important role.
Complex recycling processes save large amounts of energy, CO2 emissions and chemicals compared to the production of new fibres.
In addition, cultivation areas and crude oil deposits can be conserved or reduced.
Instead of ending up in landfills or incineration plants, these materials are used as raw materials for new products and help to close the cycle.
RECYCLED POLYMER MATERIALS
Polyester is a synthetic fibre that is often used in textiles. This is because the material is stretchy, very robust and also extremely light. For our polyesterproducts, we use raw materials that were already active in the cycle (plastics).
NICE TO KNOW
Recycling textiles and waste products significantly reduces the ecological footprint. Both the recycling of PET - polyethylene terephthalate - and the utilisation of production leftovers play an important role.
Complex recycling processes save large amounts of energy, CO2 emissions and chemicals compared to the production of new fibres.
In addition, cultivation areas and crude oil deposits can be conserved or reduced.
Instead of ending up in landfills or incineration plants, these materials are used as raw materials for new products and help to close the cycle.
WHATS NOT INSIDE
The considerate treatment of animals is a high priority in the manufacture of our products, which is why we already do not use the following items: Down and feathers, angora, fur and leather of animal origin.
Pollutants are harmful - to the environment and to us! Our aim is to avoid environmental risks and the endangerment of people due to the use of chemicals in our products. Our suppliers therefore adhere to the requirements of our list of prohibited substances (MRSL*/ RSL**). This list completely excludes the use of certain chemicals.
*The Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) lists chemicals whose use in the production process is restricted to specified dosages or completely prohibited.
**RSL Prohibited List