LIVING CRAFTS

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

• Germany
• Lithuania
• Turkey
• India

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

LIVING CRAFTS works with external production partners and therefore does not own its own factories. In order to nevertheless ensure fairer and safer working conditions, the brand relies on comprehensive certifications. 
Particularly noteworthy is the complete GOTS certification (Global Organic Textile Standard), which covers both ecological and social criteria along the entire supply chain, from raw material to shipping. The certification is renewed annually by independent inspection bodies such as Control Union. The GOTS audits suggest close monitoring within the supply chain. 

LIVING CRAFTS was a member of the Fair Wear Foundation from 2016 – 2024. Since September 2025, the company has been a member of the Fair Band. 

LIVING CRAFTS works with HERO FASHION in India and BULUŞ ORGANIC in Turkey. HERO FASHION is a fully vertically integrated operation that unites all production steps under one roof and transparently calculates and offsets environmental impacts. With a clear focus on climate neutrality and material transparency, HERO is a forward-looking partner. BULUŞ ORGANIC, in turn, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and has relied on GOTS-certified organic production for over 15 years. The collaboration with BULUŞ ORGANIC has existed since 2012 and is characterised by mutual trust, regular on-site visits and a values-oriented corporate culture. 

LIVING CRAFTS actively participates in initiatives such as Fashion Revolution Week and uses this occasion to provide deeper insights into the supply chain and to make long-standing production partners visible.

MATERIALS 

• Organic cotton, GOTS
• Organic wool, GOTS
• Linen (from certified organic farming – kbA)
• Silk
• Undyed and unbleached cotton (for allergy sufferers)
• Hemp
• Bamboo viscose
• Modal & LENZING™ ECOVERO™
• TENCEL™ Lyocell
• Soya fibre
• EVO® Polyamide
• Elastane

LIVING CRAFTS relies primarily on natural fibres. Some of the fibres are GOTS-certified materials that are skin-friendly, durable and free from harmful chemicals.

Find out more about the benefits of organic cotton here.

PACKAGING 

• Within Germany, shipping is carried out via DHL GoGreen. 
• LIVING CRAFTS does not provide any information on the packaging itself.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS 

LIVING CRAFTS pursues a comprehensive ecological approach throughout the entire supply chain and relies on the strict requirements of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). 
Within the framework of this certification, both water consumption and the use of chemicals are systematically monitored and regulated. All production facilities must demonstrate an environmental management system that includes, among other things, effective wastewater treatment as well as documentation of water and energy consumption. This ensures that no harmful substances enter the environment during textile processing. 
The use of toxic chemicals is prohibited throughout the entire production process. This includes, among others, formaldehyde, heavy metals, functional nanoparticles as well as PVC, nickel or chromium in accessories. 
Only GOTS-approved dyes and auxiliaries are used in dyeing, printing and bleaching. Azo dyes, chlorine-containing bleaching agents and other problematic substances are consistently avoided. These measures protect both the environment and the health of the people who wear and produce the clothing. 
For wool, chlorination is prohibited; instead, ozone or hydrogen peroxide is used. 

Since LIVING CRAFTS uses almost exclusively natural fibres, the risk of microplastics is low. 

All products of the Essentials line are ClimatePartner certified. All CO₂ emissions arising over the life cycle of the products were calculated in cooperation with ClimatePartner and compensated on the basis of strict criteria.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN

LIVING CRAFTS places great value on natural and high-quality materials, with the majority of the collection consisting of monomaterials. A few products contain elastane, which makes recycling more difficult. As a result, the products are significantly easier to recycle from a technical perspective and are better suited for circular models. 

LIVING CRAFTS currently does not offer a take-back system for worn clothing. 

LIVING CRAFTS has meanwhile begun using recycled materials, for example recycled polyamide in socks/​tights and recycled polyester in trousers or floor cleaning cloths. In addition, there is a blanket in the range made from recycled cotton and recycled polyester. Complementing this, LIVING CRAFTS offers a bag made from edge strips that would normally be discarded as waste. 

In addition to durability, the company is thus increasingly considering material recycling through material selection. 
LIVING CRAFTS follows a durability-oriented approach through high-quality, robust materials, but without an explicit circularity strategy.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS 

There is no information on a possible take-back programme for worn clothing. No repair service is offered. 

LIVING CRAFTS focuses on high-quality, durable products but currently avoids active circular services such as take-back, repair offers or material recycling.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

• Germany
• Lithuania
• Turkey
• India
• The LIVING CRAFTS headquarters are located in Selbitz, Bavaria (Germany).

TRANSPORTATION 

• LIVING CRAFTS does not provide any precise information on the means of transport or logistics within the supply chain. As production takes place in Europe and Asia, it can be assumed that international transport takes place by ship or road. Specific measures to reduce transport emissions in the supply chain are not documented.
• In online retail, LIVING CRAFTS works with DHL GoGreen within Germany.

• Organic wool, GOTS certified
• Silk

The exact origin of the wool or silk used is not disclosed. Information on suppliers or regions is also missing. 

LIVING CRAFTS uses GOTS-certified animal materials. For animal fibres, GOTS demands, among other things, that they must come from certified organic animal husbandry. 
For organic wool, mulesing is excluded according to available information, and animal welfare is reportedly taken into account during shearing as well.

A specific code of conduct regarding the handling of animal fibres has not been published.

PRODUCT DESIGN 

The collection is geared towards classic, durable designs that are comfortable to wear, easy to combine and particularly suitable for everyday wear. Fashionable trends or eye-catching designs play a subtle role at LIVING CRAFTS in favour of functionality, skin-friendliness and more sustainable quality.

LIVING CRAFTS offers a wide range of products for women, men, children and babies as well as a selection of home textiles. For women, the range includes timeless basics, underwear and nightwear, business blouses, vegan jeans and functional clothing such as thermal underwear. The men’s range includes T‑shirts, shirts, jogging trousers, retro nightwear and skin-friendly underwear, including a sensitive collection made from unbleached organic cotton. Skin-friendly basics such as bodysuits, shirts and pyjamas are available for children and babies. The range is complemented by unisex items such as socks, scarves and hats as well as home textiles such as towels, bed linen and kitchen textiles – all made predominantly from certified natural fibres.

Including size extensions are not shown.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES

LIVING CRAFTS offers a continuous, timeless collection that is complemented by targeted new items. The focus is on long-lasting basics and functional garments that can be worn over several seasons. It is therefore a permanent range that is expanded with the latest colours or individual new designs.

The company regularly takes part in discount campaigns and sale periods.

LIVING CRAFTS does not offer customised or made-to-order production.

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT

On the LIVING CRAFTS product pages, detailed information on materials, origin and sustainability is provided. Special properties such as the use of merino wool or temperature-regulating functions are also highlighted. Products certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) are labelled accordingly. A particular feature of the product pages is the origin information: in addition to the production country, the specific location with town and manufacturer is often stated. This provides above-average transparency and allows basic traceability of the product down to factory level. 

Since 2023, LIVING CRAFTS has been working with Retraced and is gradually disclosing supply chains. This information can be viewed on the website for selected products. 

In addition, some items carry the ​“Carbon Neutral” label in cooperation with ClimatePartner. Here, the CO₂ emissions of the entire product life cycle are calculated and offset through climate protection projects. In addition, product pages include information on cut, fit and care instructions in text form and symbols.

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

LIVING CRAFTS provides an overview on its website of key production processes, materials and sustainability standards. Information is provided on the use of certified natural fibres, GOTS certification, chemical-free manufacturing processes and animal welfare-oriented animal husbandry. 

Further transparency is particularly evident with partners such as HERO FASHION (India) and BULUŞ ORGANIC (Turkey). Both companies are not only named but also openly communicated with their values and history. 

Although LIVING CRAFTS does not publish an annual sustainability or social report, the company has been working with Retraced since 2023 and is gradually disclosing its supply chains.