Rita Row

Production locations

• Barcelona, Spain
• Portugal

Working Conditions & living wages

The Spanish company works with local suppliers to reduce the environmental impact and promote the local economy, as well as having more control over the processes.

On the website, the company says that the garments are ethically produced between Spain and Portugal. There are no specific details about the productions. 

According to Rita Row, employees have access to fair wages, safety and decent working conditions. The company maintains close and long-term labour relations with the factories. 

Materials

• Organic Cotton 
• Cotton BCI
• ECOVERO
• Hemp
• Bamboo
• Linen
• Cupro
• Tencel
• Polyurethane
• Elasthan
• Recycled Polyamide
• Cashmere 
• Sheepwool
• Mohair
• Angora
• Alpaca

It is possible that Rita Row uses more fibres. 

According to the website, the materials used come from European countries such as Spain, Italy and France. The company attaches great importance to natural fibres with recycled ingredients in order to minimise the environmental impact.

Synthetic fibres such as polyamide, polyurethane or elastane carry the risk of releasing microplastics and therefore pose a significant risk to the environment. If you are interested in how sustainable synthetic fibres are, read our fascinating article. 

The website mentions certificates such as the Global Recycled Standard, OEKO-Tex, GOTS and the Organic Content Standard (OCS). However, as these certifications are listed without any further classification, COSH! is unable to determine which specific fibres they apply to.

Packaging

The company does not share any information online about which packaging materials are used.

Water usage & chemicals

The certificates listed on the website make a positive contribution to reducing environmental impact. GOTS implements strict measures for water consumption, the use of more environmentally friendly chemicals and more sustainable dyeing and bleaching processes. GRS promotes recycling processes and minimises harmful chemicals, while OEKO-Tex ensures that products are free from harmful substances. Nevertheless, it remains unclear which specific fibres these certifications actually apply to.

Circular product design

The majority of the products are made from mixed fibres, which makes the textiles considerably more difficult to recycle. Nevertheless, the Rita Row range also includes items made from monofibres, which are easier to recycle.

Circular business models

There is no information on the Rita Row website about a repair service or a take-back programme for used clothing. There is also no mention of other circular business models such as rental or resale. 

Distance & complexity of the supply chain

• Spain
• Portugal
• The headquarters are located in Figueres, Spain.

Transportation

• The company does not provide any information on transport within its supply chain or in e‑commerce.

• Cashmere
• Sheepwool
• Angora
• Rita Row names Spain, Italy and France as the countries of origin of her fibres.

The company does not provide any information on the conditions under which the animal materials are obtained.

Product design

Rita Row offers a wide range of clothing and accessories. The collections are characterised by minimalist designs and timeless aesthetics. 

The range includes jackets and coats, dresses, jumpsuits, jumpers, shirts and accessories. 

Slow fashion processes

Rita Row only brings out two collections a year. 

Transparency on product

The Rita Row product pages provide information on the materials used, the corresponding country of production, helpful care instructions and size recommendations. 

Transparency on processes

Rita Row provides customers with basic information about its processes and suppliers, but does not go into detail. There is no specific information on individual suppliers, production sites or the origin of animal fibres.