LANIUS

Produced across diverse locales including Lithuania, Portugal, Bulgaria, Turkey, China, Peru and Italy, LANIUS builds lasting bonds with its facilities, ensuring ethical workplace norms. Their rich collection of accolades, like GOTS, Oeko-Tex and BCSI, attest to their commitment, though we’d love to see the certifications firsthand. Beyond commerce, they shine in compassion, funding schools through charity shirt sales.

LANIUS crafts attire from an elegant blend of natural and animal-derived materials, all touched by durability. Their eco-friendly palette boasts organic cotton, hemp, linen, modal, and tencel, sourced sustainably and ethically. On the animal front, expect luxurious silk, wool, alpaca, and leather. Note to our vegan friends: while the silk boasts a GOTS certification, it isn’t guaranteed cruelty-free. Yet, select pieces proudly wear the PETA ​“Approved Vegan” badge, signifying both the product and its birthplace are devoid of animal derivatives.

Dipping into synthetics, LANIUS leans towards greener alternatives like Econyl and Seacell. Their commitment to the Earth shines through their OCS and GRS certifications, testifying to the sustainability of their organic and recycled elements. And a fun fact for the eco-conscious: their fabric softener is vegan!

Venturing beyond fabric, LANIUS champions a clean, green ethos. Non-toxic chemicals, nature-inspired prints, and sustainable accessories define their brand. Most of their packaging is either plastic-free or embraces recycled plastic, with an added choice for customers to receive their treasures in repurposed cardboard boxes. Keen on pushing their green limits, they detail their sustainable packaging strides on their website.

In a bid to offset their carbon footprint, they’ve joined hands with ClimatePartner. They champion cleaner laundry practices with microplastic-capturing washing bags and generously allocate 10% of their daily profits to the commendable Healthy Seas initiative.

Lanius shines as a beacon in the realm of circular fashion. Their innovative resale platform not only invites customers to give their cherished Lanius pieces a second life but also rewards them for doing so. Moreover, their rental platform, designed with affordability in mind, promotes experiencing luxury without the permanence of possession.

Their fashion line features a plethora of mono-material designs, simplifying the recycling process and aligning seamlessly with a circular economy. Emphasising this commitment, Lanius integrates recycled materials, proudly certified by the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) – a seal of trust validated by none other than COSH!

Given Lanius’ expansive global presence, its supply chain is understandably long. While the brand hasn’t been overt about the specifics of their transportation methods, COSH! has observed a strategic move by Lanius: they tend to cluster production and sourcing sites closely. This proximity strategy hints at Lanius’ conscious effort to curb transportation emissions, prioritising sustainability even within a broad-reaching operational footprint.

While Lanius’ silk proudly features the GOTS certification, it’s crucial to note that this doesn’t automatically imply cruelty-free practices. However, their wool stands clear of the controversial mulesing process. Further adding to their ethical credentials, select Lanius pieces bear the ​“PETA approved Vegan” seal. Beyond these markers, Lanius is committed to the well-being of animals, underlined by their robust animal welfare policy that mandates humane treatment across all their facilities.

In 1999, fueled by a profound love for Earth and humanity, Claudia Lanius birthed her eponymous clothing brand. From its inception, LANIUS has been on a relentless journey of self-improvement. The brand’s mission is clear: to grace the world with cruelty-free, eco-conscious fashion.

Twice yearly, they unveil collections that epitomise sustainable luxury. And, in a nod to timeless fashion over fleeting trends, LANIUS promotes longevity. Past collections find new life at discounted rates, ensuring each piece remains in the fashion cycle for longer.

Understanding that clothing care is pivotal to sustainability, LANIUS offers essential tools like fabric shavers to combat wear and tear. Their detailed care guides empower consumers with knowledge while their repair services breathe new life into beloved items.

Lanius stands out for its commendable transparency, especially when it comes to materials and sustainability practices. Such openness has enabled us at COSH! to confidently rate them highly across multiple sustainability categories. A testament to their dedication, Lanius ensures customers are well-informed about the artisans behind each garment and the conditions of its creation.

While they’ve been discreet about specific facility certifications – likely to maintain the privacy of their facility names – we at COSH! are eager to personally validate these credentials on your behalf. This approach ensures a balance of confidentiality and trustworthiness. It would be beneficial for Lanius to shed light on their CO2 emissions, particularly given their collaboration with ClimatePartner.