Ragnarøk Clothing

Everything in the Ragnarok clothing comes from the European Union; the Tencel threads come from Lenzing in Austria, which then is sent to Germany to create the fabric. The cork cables come from Portugal, whilst Zagros Brim completes the entire production of the T‑shirt within his studio in Zwolle, Netherlands. Zagros, originally from Syria, brings diverse skills and experience whilst also having worked in Turkey. This expertise is now creating Ragnarok’s made-to-order production. Due to the strict European labour regulations, we can be sure that ethical working conditions are guaranteed. 

Ragnarok wishes to play a leading role in reducing CO2 emissions within the clothing industry, which they outline on their website. They say that the world is in danger, though we can still make changes. Ragnarok shares that there needs to be more support to make further changes, and they bravely state that they want to be part of it. They call for a transformation of society and the system. This being clothing doesn‘t seem better in practice yet follows a new set of standards. 

Ragnarøk looked at different sustainable materials, first focusing on hemp though finally deciding upon Tencel lyocell. Tencel is a material that is lovely to sew. It is traceable, which is beneficial for the transparency of the brand. Tencel is biodegradable and recyclable and made from FSC-certified eucalyptus and birch wood. Want to know more about Tencel? Please read our blogpost about the material here. 

Also, all Ragnarøk fabrics are Oeko-tex certified, meaning there are no harmful substances, thus ideal for your skin! Production of Lenzing Tencel is a closed-loop process. Chemicals are reused throughout the production process, thus reducing the ecological impact.Ragnørak finishes their T‑shirts with a cork label, or for some designs, they add a cork pocket on the chest. The cork used is sourced from cork trees in Portugal. Cork is a natural fire retardant. 

Because Ragnarøk products are 100% Tencel, with cork detailing, their t‑shirts are biodegradable and recyclable. They also have a long life due to their high quality and timeless design. Ideal for the circular economy adaptor!

In addition, they wish to eliminate all waste in production and distribution, either CO2 neutral or even CO2 negative consumption. Ragnarøk is also building a circular production chain, making choices throughout to reduce the large footprint of the fashion industry.

The packaging used by Ragnarøk is unpainted paper. Enclosed with the orders are cards embedded with seeds that can be planted, created by a business called Bloom. 

We can safely state that Ragnarøk has a short supply chain. COSH! is a fan of this local production chain! Tencel is wood-based, the material is sourced from sustainably managed European forests.

Ragnarøk is a vegan-friendly brand, which means they use only vegetable-based materials. No animals are involved in the production of the fabrics. 

When you say Ragnarøk , you say slow fashion. The brand states that fast fashion dominates the industry, whilst reform is urgently needed. Ragnarøk focuses on producing long-lasting, transparent, ethical, and sustainable clothes that respect and care for the planet and the people involved. The t‑shirts are available in classic colours like black and white and in loose-fitting or fitted styles. So you can decide which one is best for you! Good to know: Tencel is soft, antibacterial, and breathable. Due to the long wearability, this means the need to wash your t‑shirts after every wear is not required. So, saving water. 

Ragnarøk has nothing to hide; they want to achieve total transparency of every production stage. They also want to involve the customer in showing where their clothes originate from and their actual cost. 

Every partner, every material, and every process in the company is therefore accessible to the customer. This way, you can see the cost breakdown for each product, which route it has taken, and the product’s footprint. Ragnarøk has had an independent LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) carried out to identify, among other things, the water consumption, the CO2 emissions, and the distance travelled. COSH is thrilled to see this!