Roberto Collina

Roberto Collina is an Italian brand whose production takes place entirely in Italy. We therefore assume that the clothes are produced in an ethically acceptable way, as all manufacturers in Italy have to comply with the European Union’s strict labour laws and regulations.

Roberto Collina’s collection uses sustainable materials such as linen and eco-viscose. The brand also exclusively uses Sea Island cotton. This is a type of cotton grown ethically only on the islands of Barbados and Jamaica. These islands’ climates mean less water is usually needed than to grow other non-organic cotton. The collection also includes some products made from organic cotton.

Unfortunately, the collection also uses materials that are less sustainable, such as polyester and polyamide. Polyamide is used in small quantities in knitwear to preserve the fit of clothes, so that they will stay beautiful longer.

Roberto Collina organises clean-ups to clean the environment in Italy. In collaboration with Plastic Free Odv Onlus, they organise clean ups of the River Po. This is a voluntary association that informs and raises awareness about the dangers of plastic spreading in the environment, especially in water.

The collections usually don’t blend materials, making it more circular. Clothing made of a single material is easier to recycle after use than when different materials have been mixed. It is, however, possible to recycle knitwear with a blend of up to two fibres, making almost all of Roberto Collina’s clothes recyclable.

Clothes made entirely of natural materials, such as cotton, linen or wool, are biodegradable.

Roberto Collina has a very short chain, as everything is produced in Italy. However, the brand has spread worldwide, with shops in Asia, America and Europe. The distance travelled by your clothes therefore depends on where you bought it.

Various animal materials are used in the Roberto Collina collection. For example, there are clothes made out of mohair, cashmere, silk, merino wool and alpaca wool. Unfortunately, little information is provided on these so we cannot assess the animals’ welfare.

Angora is also used in their clothing and Roberto Collina guarantees that the wool is obtained in an animal-friendly way. Instead of obtaining it by shaving the rabbit, they comb its shedding hair.

The brand’s higher price range guarantees higher quality. The clothes are built to stay beautiful for a long time, and this is also reflected in the style of the designs. The collections do follow the rhythm of the seasons, but not the fast-changing fashion trends. The stylish clothes are timeless, allowing you to enjoy your purchase for a long time.

Unfortunately, Roberto Collina is not very transparent about the origin of their materials. There is information about some materials, such as the Sea Island cotton and angora wool, but the origin of other materials remains unclear. There isn’t much public information about production either.