The Klitmøller Collective collection is designed at their headquarters in Klitmøller, Denmark. Production takes place at manufacturers in Portugal, near Porto. All manufacturers within the European Union must comply with strict European labor regulations and laws. Therefore, we can assume that the clothes are made in ethical conditions, with fair pay and in a safe working environment.
Klitmøller Collective has a long-term and close cooperation with the manufacturers in Portugal. The brand visits the factories regularly, which ensures better communication and cooperation. In this way, Klitmøller Collective can also carry out better quality controls.
Most of the collection is made of natural materials such as wool, organic cotton, linen and lyocell. Lyocell is a more sustainable version of viscose. It is a artificial fiber made from wood pulp from eucalyptus trees. Unfortunately, this material also brings negative impacts on the environment of the eucalyptus forests. You can read more about the advantages and disadvantages of lyocell here.
Klitmøller Collective unfortunately provides little information about their use of organic cotton. The lack of certificates makes it difficult for us at COSH! to assess the sustainability of this material.
In addition, Klitmøller Collective also uses synthetic materials. For example, they use polyester in the swimwear, which is beneficial for the quality and user convenience of the product. Here, Klitmøller Collective uses as much recycled polyester as possible, such as from the Seaqual brand. This is a polyester made from plastic that was fished out of oceans.
The use of recycled materials, such as Seaqual yarns, makes Klitmøller Collective’s collection more circular.
The brand uses mostly natural materials, this also enhances the circularity of the collection. All garments made entirely from a natural material such as cotton, linen, wool or lyocell are biodegradable. This therefore reduces waste and no microplastics are released during washing.
Klitmøller Collective has a short chain because the entire collection is produced in Europe. The collection is designed in Denmark and made in Portugal. Klitmøller Collective also says that most of their sales take place within Europe, so products do not have to travel long distances to the customer. Because the brand does not provide information about the origin of the materials, we only get a limited picture of the supply chain.
Wool is an important material for Klitmøller Collective. Wool is a sustainable material; it is natural, it can be recycled and it is biodegradable. Wool has thermoregulating properties that make it suitable for different weather conditions and seasons. To use this material without worry in their collection, Klitmøller Collective ensures that all wool is mulesing-free. Mulesing is an animal-unfriendly practice where part of the sheep’s skin is cut away unanesthetized. Read more about the environmental impact and animal welfare of wool here.
Klitmøller Collective finds inspiration in their own environment: the sea. With references to sailors, Danish beaches and ocean colors, the brand creates a fluid collection. Scandinavian minimalism also makes the designs timeless. This combined with quality ensures the longevity of the clothes.
In terms of transparency, Klitmøller Collective could take some more steps in the right direction. The brand does provide all the production locations, but unfortunately does not provide any information about the manufacturer in doing so. The origin of the materials used is also unknown. Therefore, Klitmøller Collective receives 50% for transparency.
Conclusion
Inspired by nature, the sea and the beach, Klitmøller Collective creates timeless clothing for men, women and children in a casual, Scandinavian style. Find out where you can buy these clothes below.
