Anerkjendt

Anerkjendt unfortunately does not disclose information about their production locations. This makes it difficult for us to understand the working conditions in which the products are made.

The company does state that they have their own code of conduct, which all their manufacturers must adhere to, which follows the ten principles of the United Nations (UN Global Compact). These include human rights, labour laws and regulations and anti-corruption agreements. Unfortunately, their code of conduct is not very concrete so COSH! is not very positive about the working conditions in which Anerkjendt’s clothes are made.

Part of the Anerkjendt collection is made of sustainable materials. Among others, they use linen, Ecovero viscose, recycled polyester and organic cotton. Unfortunately, much of the collection is still made of non-sustainable materials such as non-organic cotton, polyester and polyacrylic.

Natural materials, such as cotton, linen and viscose, are biodegradable. When a garment is made entirely from one of these materials, it makes the product more circular because it can be recycled more easily and does not harm the environment when it is discarded. 

Unfortunately, not all garments in the Anerkjendt collection are equally circular. Some garments are made of synthetic fabrics, or a blend of different fabrics making them more difficult to recycle.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of information, we cannot assess Anerkjendt’s supply chain.

Anerkjendt has included the topic of animal welfare in its own code of conduct. Part of the collection is vegan, but it also features some products made from wool and merino wool. The brand does not provide any information about the origins of these materials making it difficult to verify animal welfare conditions. Although no animals are killed in the making of wool, we are unable to tell whether they use mulesing-free wool.

This brand focuses on quality. By using high-quality materials, they extend the lifespan of the clothes. Their timeless and minimalist designs also contribute to this. The classic Scandinavian style of the collection ensures that their clothes will always remain stylish and fashionable.

Anerkjendt unfortunately does not provide much information about the origin of their clothes. No information is given about the countries or manufacturers where the collection is made. Nothing is disclosed regarding the origin of the different materials either. Anerkjendt can still do a lot to improve its transparency! Due to this, Anerkjendt also does not score well on the other COSH! criteria.