SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Sustainable shopping is playing an increasingly important role for consumers. This positive lifestyle has now become a lasting megatrend.
We are convinced that a successful brand must focus on environmental protection and sustainability. These criteria are what make high quality premium. TOM RIPLEY pursues the following ethical and ecological values:
Unlike fast fashion, where the visual and qualitative lifespan is only a few weeks, we attach great importance to the appreciation of clothing.
We are convinced that a successful brand must focus on environmental protection and sustainability. These criteria are what make high quality premium. TOM RIPLEY pursues the following ethical and ecological values:
Unlike fast fashion, where the visual and qualitative lifespan is only a few weeks, we attach great importance to the appreciation of clothing.
The production location in Italy not only stands for high-quality products with excellent quality, but also for short supply chains. This protects the climate and the environment.
In contrast to mass-produced goods from dubious origins, TOM RIPLEY relies on fair and sustainable production in medium-sized family businesses under Italian management. Fair remuneration and securing livelihoods are thus guaranteed.
In contrast to mass-produced goods from dubious origins, TOM RIPLEY relies on fair and sustainable production in medium-sized family businesses under Italian management. Fair remuneration and securing livelihoods are thus guaranteed.
In addition, small production facilities are more flexible than huge textile factories and are able to produce small, exclusive quantities. Only what is needed is produced. This avoids excess stock and contributes to environmental protection as well as to an economic, efficient and responsible use of raw materials.
Only natural materials of animal or vegetable origin are processed. Artificial fibers are only added if they optimize the properties of natural fibers or if this is unavoidable for reasons of longevity and durability.
Natural fibers are made from renewable raw materials and are biologically degradable without releasing harmful substances. They can also be recycled without harming the environment.
The knitting technique "Fully Fashion" is not only a traditional craftsmanship, it also reduces waste to a minimum ("Minimal Waste"). With this processing method, the individual parts of the garment are knitted into shape by decreasing and increasing stitches, not simply cut. This optimizes the fit of the garment, avoids unnecessary waste and conserves resources.
The production facilities source their yarns exclusively from renowned Italian manufacturers (e.g., Zegna Baruffa) who comply with ethical and ecological guidelines and meet important environmental and quality certificates.
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), an initiative comprising environmental and human rights organizations.