The brand itself is GOTS-certified. Final production occurs in partnering factories based in Portugal and Poland. However, not all partnering facilities are GOTS-certified and complete addresses or names are not disclosed. No regular visits to external partners or a code of conduct have been signed. The brand aims for its Polish partnering factories to undergo the GOTS-certification process.
JAN N’ JUNE uses materials that carry various certificates, such as the GOTS‑, the IVN Best- (international textile bandage), the GRS- (Global Recycling Standard) and the Oekotexstandard label. This guarantees a fair and ecological production standard, including no residual chemicals on garments or in nature. The brand uses organic cotton, Ecovero, Tencel Lyocell, recycled polyester, elastane organic linen, recycled polyamide, recycled cotton and Tenowa, to name a few.
The brand just released its first sustainability report giving a detailed insight into fibre choice and composition and its engagement regarding circularity.
The use of Tenowa is one of many circular approaches the brand pursues. The latter means “textile- no-waste” and is a project created by the Portuguese company Riopele. The producer uses its own textile waste to make 100% recycled yarn. In addition, Riopele focuses on low energy and water consumption. The brand focuses on reducing material mixtures to ease the recycling process.
JAN N’ JUNE uses their fabric scraps to make scrunchies or donates these to schools for upcycling projects. The brand has also introduced a preloved shop to extend its products’ lifecycles.
Regarding packaging, JAN N’ JUNE chose boxes of recycled cardboard that can be used several times. Plastic packaging is entirely avoided.
The brand’s products travel longer distances, although production takes place in the EU. Raw material sources are not disclosed or how transportation takes place.
The brand uses only recycled cashmere and wool and avoids virgin animal raw materials.
The brand uses premium fabrics and careful construction of the pieces gives them a long life-cycle. Detailed care instructions provide optimal guidelines.
JAN N’ JUNE combines various materials with a focus on sustainability. All Tier 1 and Tier 2 producers can be found on their website. Each garment has an Eco-ID, which works by combining latitude and longitude coordinates. Die-hard researchers like us at COSH! can see in which factory location what piece was stitched. Transparency could go further by disclosing the origin of the raw materials used.
Conclusion
The brand follows through on several vital aspects essential for sustainable business practice. Minimum-wage enforcement and raw material transparency are currently adhered to on a supplier-trust basis. COSH! would welcome further action to ensure fair working conditions are enforced.
