SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Sustainable shopping behavior is playing an increasingly important role among consumers. This positive attitude toward life has now developed into a sustained megatrend.
We believe that a successful brand must focus on environmental protection and sustainability. These criteria are what transform high-quality into premium. TOM RIPLEY pursues the following ethical and ecological values:
Unlike fast fashion, where the lifespan in terms of appearance and quality is only a few weeks, the appreciation of clothing is very important to us.
We believe that a successful brand must focus on environmental protection and sustainability. These criteria are what transform high-quality into premium. TOM RIPLEY pursues the following ethical and ecological values:
Unlike fast fashion, where the lifespan in terms of appearance and quality is only a few weeks, the appreciation of clothing is very important to us.
The Italian production location stands not only for high-quality products of outstanding quality, but also for short procurement routes. This protects the climate and the environment.
Unlike mass-produced goods of dubious origin, TOM RIPLEY relies on fair and sustainable production in medium-sized family businesses under Italian management. This ensures fair wages and secure livelihoods.
Unlike mass-produced goods of dubious origin, TOM RIPLEY relies on fair and sustainable production in medium-sized family businesses under Italian management. This ensures fair wages and secure livelihoods.
In addition, small production facilities are more flexible than huge textile factories and are capable of producing even small, exclusive quantities. Only what is needed is produced. This avoids excess inventory and is both a contribution to environmental protection and an economical, efficient, and responsible use of raw materials.
Only natural materials of animal or plant origin are used. Artificial fibers are only added when they optimize the properties of natural fibers or when this is unavoidable for reasons of longevity and durability.
Natural fibers are made from renewable resources and are biodegradable without releasing harmful substances. They can also be recycled without harming the environment.
The "Fully Fashion" knitting technique is not only a traditional craft, it also reduces waste to a minimum ("minimal waste"). With this method, the individual pieces of the garment are knitted to shape by decreasing and increasing stitches, rather than simply cutting them. This optimizes the fit of the garment, avoids unnecessary waste, and conserves resources.
The production plants source their yarns exclusively from renowned Italian manufacturers (e.g. Zegna Baruffa) who adhere to ethical and ecological guidelines and meet important environmental and quality certifications.
The best known include the "OEKO-TEX 100" seal for textiles tested for harmful substances, the "DETOX" campaign launched by Greenpeace, and the BCI (Better Cotton Initiative), which is made up of environmental and human rights organizations.