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The label certifies products that have been manufactured from sustainable materials in a resource-conserving and fair manner. The certification covers the entire product life cycle. The label is based on various independent standards, for example bluesign® system, Global Organic Textile Standard - GOTS, EU Ecolabel - Textiles and Fair Wear Foundation.
The Vaude company awards the Vaude Green Shape as a company-owned label. Vaude specialises in outdoor products.

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of natural fibers (e.g. cotton) and production of synthetic fibers (e.g. polyester)

Manufacturing

The production and further processing of yarns and fabrics into a finished garment involves many sub-steps (e.g. spinning, weaving and knitting, sewing, tailoring and finishing)

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage through the owner

End-of-life

Proper disposal of textiles or return of materials to the cycle (recycling)