Almost all production facilities comply with the guidelines of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and the social standards SA 8000 / BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative). We read at COSH! ‘almost all’, which means that the entire production chain is not GOTS certified. Nevertheless, Living Crafts is doing well!
Living Crafts employs a variety of materials for their comfortable clothing, including organic cotton, organic linen, bamboo viscose, organic virgin wool, organic wool, and silk, as well as spandex, hemp, viscose sourced from Lenzing, modal from Lenzing, and they even explore innovative materials like regenerated proteins from soy. The sole non-natural material the brand uses is polyamide, utilised to enhance the durability of their socks and underwear.
The organic clothing produced by Living Crafts holds GOTS certification, ensuring its organic status. Furthermore, all production processes adhere to the guidelines established by the Naturland Association, guaranteeing the absence of toxic dyes in the colouring of their garments.
Living Crafts offers a substantial selection of clothing from a single material, such as their 100% wool baby socks. This comprehensive range includes 100% organic cotton clothing items, spanning from boxer shorts to nightshirts, which can be easily recycled once they have served their purpose. For other garments, a blend of materials is still utilised, as exemplified by their tights, which combine wool or polyamide with elastane.
Buttons on their shirts are crafted from coconut, corozo, mother-of-pearl, or chrome and nickel-free metal, though some are plastic. The snaps featured on baby clothing are composed of chrome and nickel-free metal.
Living Crafts utilises recycled plastic for their zippers and actively contributes to a climate-neutral production process. The dyeing of fabrics involves high-temperature processes, with the residual heat generated during this phase being harnessed to generate electricity. The brand also harnesses wind energy in the Tamil region of South India through four wind turbines, fulfilling its entire energy requirement for textile production. This commitment to sustainability is reflected in their clothing, proudly labelled “Made with 100% wind power”.
The production of textiles by Living Crafts takes place in India and Croatia, with all stages, from raw material processing to packaging, consolidated under a single roof to minimise long-distance transportation. However, there remains a question of whether the extraction of raw materials occurs in these locations, although this is considered improbable for bamboo.
While Living Crafts is not a vegan brand, as they incorporate organic wool and alpaca threads in specific collections, their website offers detailed insights into the sustainability measures applied to items containing animal-sourced materials. For instance, some of their 100% organic wool jumpers are GOTS-certified. Additionally, the brand provides extensive information on organic wool and all other materials within the sustainability section of its website.
‘Living Crafts’ is committed to delivering high-quality collections focusing on sustainability and garment care, ensuring that their clothing remains durable and relevant for an extended period. Their timeless designs and premium fabrics are designed to withstand changing fashion trends.
With a transparency rating of 75% from COSH!, Living Crafts continues to face inquiries regarding the origin of soy, hemp, and bamboo materials. Questions about suppliers and the sustainability of bamboo plantations remain unanswered.
Conclusion
If you’re interested in finding Living Crafts’ comfortable clothing, you can explore their points of sale to discover their products.
