Amt.

Amt. is a local and sustainable brand from Spain. All its products are handmade in small or family-owned businesses, ateliers, and factories. They support local, family, and artisanal production. 

The brand considers it essential to establish long-term relationships with these partners, ensuring production is respectful and conducted under good working conditions. Being an EU-based production, Amt. also adheres to stringent EU regulations.

85% of their collections are made from organic, recycled, or sustainable materials. All Amts. fabric and trimmings suppliers have certifications to guarantee the materials used are recycled & organic. The most used in the amt. materials are the following: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Organic Content Standard (OCS) and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). These certifications verify various aspects of product sustainability, such as the use of recycled materials, organic content, and the absence of harmful substances.

Recycled materials prevent garments from ending up in landfills, it saves a large amount of water, reduces the use of land in natural materials and avoids the use of chemical substances in the dyeing process. The production of recycled fabrics and trimmings requires much less resources than other newer fibres, and also generates less CO2 and reduces our impact on earth.

On their website’s materials page, Amt. outlines a thoughtful selection of eco-friendly fabrics, highlighting their commitment to sustainability. 

Their knitwear is made with recycled wool from virgin wool leftovers or from post-consumer woollen garments. The process reduces water consumption, reduces land use for grazing, and avoids the use of chemicals for dyeing. It also allows woollen garments to avoid being thrown away. 

They avoid the use of conventional cotton opting instead for recycled cotton, sourced from leftover yarns and post-consumer garments, which avoids the extensive water and energy usually required for cotton production and organic cotton, cultivated without harmful chemicals, benefiting soil quality and farmworkers’ health while being 100% biodegradable.

When using viscose, they opt for viscose fiber from Lenzing Ecovero, sourced from responsibly managed forests and certified with the EU Ecolabel. Ecovero guarantees its sustainability as an environmentally friendly material. Its production generates up to 50% less emissions and impact on water resources compared to ordinary viscose.

As conventional cotton and viscose alternatives they use Modal, a semi-synthetic fabric from beech trees and Lyocell, made from sustainable Eucalyptus trees, which surpasses viscose in durability and eco-friendliness, and notably uses far less water than conventional cotton. 

Amt. has also integrated recycled polyester into their collection sourced from industrial waste and reclaimed ocean plastics, thereby reducing the need for petroleum and lowering CO2 emissions. 

Amt. incorporates recycled materials into their trimmings. The buttons are all biodegradable, recycled, eco-friendlier, use less energy, conserve water, and are made out of organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled paper, coconut, wood, and recycled wood.

They package their clothes exclusively with recycled and sustainable materials.

Amt.‘s approach to sustainability closely follows circular economy principles, making thoughtful design choices at every stage of a product’s life to minimize environmental impact.

The materials they favour are natural, ecological, and recyclable. Their production is localized near their office to support the local economy and reduce environmental impact. 

COSH! Has noticed that these collections primarily consist of material blends, which complicates their recyclability as separating materials for recycling becomes more complex. We would appreciate more information regarding the end-of-life options for these products, including recycling or responsible disposal possibilities.

Amt. prioritizes sales through local outlets to minimize shipping. They collaborate with ​“Moltacte,” a local and social outlet to manage unsold stock sustainably while supporting community integration for people with disabilities.

Their ​“Save the Lost” project aims to repurpose fabric scraps, which are inevitable by-products of clothing production, into cloth bags or small pieces used in packaging, thereby giving these materials a second life.

Amt. maintains a relatively short and transparent supply chain, tracing most of its components from origin to final product. 

Their entire production takes place across three factories in Spain to guarantee the best techniques and achieve the best results in all their products. All fabric and trimming suppliers for the brand are located in Europe, with the main ones in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

In Sabadell, 42km from the brand’s office in Manresa, a family factory specializes in woven fabrics, manufacturing their blouses, trousers, and shirt dresses. In Barcelona, 60 km from their office, a small atelier specializing in circular knitting produces all their T‑shirts and elastic pieces. In Igualada, 29 km from their office, a small family business specializing in knitwear is responsible for manufacturing all their knit pieces, including scarves, jerseys, and knit tops.

With over 50 points of sale spread across Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, and Korea, Amt. has managed to expand its reach while maintaining a supply chain that is both manageable and ethically responsible, with fewer shipments and fewer stock movements.

Amt. shows a commitment to animal welfare through its selective use of animal-derived materials and sustainable practices. Their wool is either recycled or certified by the Responsible Wool Standard, emphasizing ethical practices and guaranteeing mulesing-free practices. For leather items, Amt. exclusively uses recycled leather.
The brand strictly bans the use of down, fur, angora, and exotic animal skins in any of their products.

Amt. creates minimalist and timeless garments designed to last and be loved for a long time. 

Their durable, classic pieces are made to be worn season after season, defying trends.

Amt. promotes the importance of taking care of and repairing garments to help extend the lifespan of their products. They don’t offer a repair service, however, if you mail them they will advise you on the repair. 

Amt. makes commendable transparency efforts, successfully tracing most of its supply chain. The information shared on their website is very clear and easy to read. By openly sharing all production locations and the materials used, they ensure consumers are well-informed about the origins and ethical standards behind their products.